I turned on the Verzuz between Dipset and The LOX with the same cockiness Cam’ron had when he recorded the intro to “Get Em Daddy Remix.” As a fan of hip-hop music with songs from both camps ranked in my all-time favorites, the Harlem clique had always been one of my favorite ensembles of musicians. (L-R) Cam’ron, Jim Jones, and Juelz Santana of Dipset performs onstage during Verzuz: The Lox Vs Dipset at Madison Square Garden on Augin New York City. Dipset edition now in the books and being hailed as a watershed moment for the culture, VIBE Magazine’s editorial staff give their respective takes on the most memorable moments from the night that made this Verzuz battle one of the best thus far. 11, rap fans across the country can experience in person the same sense of euphoria that swept over those in attendance at Madison Square Garden last night.
With the announcement that The LOX and Dipset, along with the Beanie Sigel lead State Property, will be hitting the road together for an all-star tour which kicks off on Sept. However, in the end, it was not enough to stop The LOX from living up to the name of their classic sophomore album, We Are The Streets, as they proved they truly are just that and surely, three of New York’s finest. Dipset showed the grit and determination belied their flashy wardrobe and cocksure auras. With Cam’ron and Jim Jones galvanizing the troops, Freekey Zekey adding comedic relief with his unpredictable antics, and Juelz Santana occasionally finding the fountain of youth and reminding the rap world of why he was once regarded as one of the top prospects in rap and a budding superstar. The LOX may have asserted why they’re one of the greatest groups of their time, but Dipset also had their fair share of highlights, with the Harlemites refusing to go down without swinging, turning what initially appeared to be a sweep into a fairly competitive matchup towards the end. The LOX responded to the crowd’s hunger for hardcore with cuts that may not have skyrocketed the Billboard charts or dominated radio airwaves but spoke to the core of what New York rap is all about…street shit. While there was plenty of banter in between-and even during-the songs, ultimately, it was the music that swayed the crowd. However, when the moment of truth arrived, which was streamed live via various platforms for the viewing pleasure of fans across the globe, the only thing that mattered was the music, with each group performing a mix of hit records, fan-favorites, and standout features.Īnd while Dipset had their moments, the overall consensus was that The LOX put forth the superior showing between the two crews, as the trio relied on their synergy, sheer skill, and stage presence to ward off their opposition’s succession of hits. 3, particularly The LOX’s Styles P and Dipset’s Jim Jones, who became embroiled in a back-and-forth of memes and disrespectful slights that further ramped up anticipation for the showdown. Upon news that the two groups would go toe-to-toe in the squared circle that is the Hulu Theater stage at Madison Square Garden, both crews wasted no time exchanging disparaging jabs on social media and proclaiming their supremacy come Aug. The 'Verzuz' Between Mary Mary And BeBe & CeCe Winans Was A Perfect Black Easter Service
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