Poison Pen gets completely honest about **Tsu Surf vs Murda Mook, Hitman Holla’s God-tier status and the current state of battle rap.**
Speaking with Bosschick Raine of HipHopIsReal at **The Nicest compliment battle event**, Poison Pen says Surf vs Mook would be a “Super Bowl” level battle that must be presented on the right stage—not inside a small venue with limited attendance.
He also questions whether Tsu Surf even needs to return to battle rap after securing major opportunities outside the culture. According to Poison Pen, if Surf steps back into the ring, the opponent, money, venue and overall presentation must make sense.
When asked whether Hitman Holla is God-tier, Poison Pen gives a direct answer: **“Nobody does what Hitman does.”** He explains why Hitman’s one-on-one impact, performance ability and star power separate him from the rest of the field.
Poison Pen also addresses the current state of battle rap, explaining that the culture has always experienced peaks and valleys. He challenges battlers, leagues, media platforms and promoters to work together, check their egos and properly promote events if they want battle rap to rise again.
The full conversation covers:
• Tsu Surf vs Murda Mook
• Whether Surf still needs battle rap
• Why Surf vs Mook cannot happen on a small stage
• Hitman Holla’s God-tier status
• Hitman Holla vs Loaded Lux
• The current state of battle rap
• Battlers failing to promote their matchups
• The culture’s peaks and valleys
• Poison Pen’s independent music grind
• Touring with Immortal Technique
• His history with Sean Price and MF DOOM
• Pat Stay’s legacy and The Nicest
**Do you agree that Hitman Holla is God-tier—and could Surf vs Mook help bring battle rap back to another peak?**
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