United Kingdom Aug 13, 2012

EnigmavsDekay

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Community Verdict

Verdict
Winner
75% confidence
Score
2–1

The vast majority of fan sentiment indicates a win for Dekay, largely due to Enigma's catastrophic self-own with his infamous 'daughter bar.' While some fans defended Enigma's shock tactics and aggression, most felt the line was an unforgivable misstep that overshadowed the entire battle and handed Dekay a default victory. Dekay's composed performance, sharp rebuttals, and well-executed third round sealed the deal for most viewers.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1DekayThis round was defined by Enigma's shocking and widely condemned bar about his own daughter. The line derailed his momentum and created an extended, chaotic crowd reaction. Dekay's opening rebuttals were praised as sharp and effective, winning her the round decisively as Enigma battled the room more than his opponent.
Rd 2EnigmaEven fans who gave Dekay the battle often conceded this round to Enigma. He came with a barrage of aggressive, direct, and personal bars that many found to be well-crafted and effectively delivered, despite their harsh nature. He arguably had his strongest and most focused performance of the battle in this round.
Rd 3DekayDekay's third round, built around a clever Stephen King scheme, was lauded by fans as the lyrical high point of the battle. It was seen as creative, well-written, and a perfect closer. While Enigma also had some notable bars, Dekay's conceptual round was more memorable and impactful for the audience.
Analysis

This clash will forever be remembered for one thing: the line that went too far. Enigma stepped into the ring against Dekay with a clear strategy of using extreme shock value, but his opening salvo—a deeply disturbing bar involving his own daughter—backfired spectacularly. The line instantly derailed the battle, creating a firestorm of controversy that overshadowed anything else said that night.

Enigma effectively bodied himself, handing the momentum to a composed Dekay. Dekay weathered the storm with poise, firing back with sharp rebuttals and a standout third round built around a clever Stephen King concept. While Enigma landed some brutally personal bars in his later rounds, the damage was already done.

The judges and the court of public opinion sided with Dekay, making this battle a cautionary tale in Don't Flop history. It wasn't just a win for Dekay; it was a career-defining misstep for Enigma, a moment that proved that even in battle rap, some lines should never be crossed.

01Enigma delivers his infamous line, 'I'd rather stick my dick in my four-year-old daughter's mouth,' causing an immediate and massive uproar from the crowd.
02Dekay opens the battle with a series of quick-witted rebuttals and flips, immediately putting Enigma on the back foot and winning over the crowd.
03Dekay unveils her third-round scheme, weaving together numerous references to Stephen King novels to break down Enigma.
04The hosts and crowd have a prolonged, shocked reaction to Enigma's opening bar, with Micky Worthless's stunned face becoming a memorable part of the footage.
What fans loved
  • Dekay's composure and unflappable demeanor in the face of intensely personal attacks were widely respected.
  • Fans praised Dekay's ability to freestyle and deliver sharp rebuttals, especially at the beginning of the battle.
  • Dekay's creative Stephen King scheme in the third round was frequently cited as a highlight and a major reason for her victory.
  • A portion of the audience appreciated Enigma's unfiltered, no-holds-barred approach, viewing it as the essence of battle rap.
  • The reactions of the hosts, particularly Micky Worthless, were seen as a hilarious and memorable part of the event.
Criticisms
  • Enigma's bar about his daughter was overwhelmingly condemned as disgusting, career-ending, and a step too far even for battle rap.
  • Many viewers felt Enigma relied too heavily on shock value and generic insults rather than lyrical skill.
  • Some fans found Dekay's vocal tone and delivery to be grating or difficult to understand.
  • Viewers noted that the controversy from Enigma's first-round bar completely overshadowed the rest of the battle, making it difficult to judge on merit.

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