KD responds to Arsonal blaming the fans for battle rap declining — but says battlers are hurting battle rap too.
In this exclusive HipHopIsReal interview, Knowledge Tha God sits down with KD for a real conversation about the current state of battle rap, Arsonal’s comments about fans, and why the culture cannot put the decline only on the audience.
KD breaks down why battlers have to take more accountability, from lack of promo, overbooking, choking, late events, bad business, and not treating battles like major moments anymore. He also speaks on why fans may feel frustrated, why bootlegging happens, why league owners have responsibility, and why battle rap needs more professionalism from everyone involved.
Is Arsonal right about fans not appreciating battle rap enough, or is KD right that battlers are hurting the culture too?
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