Boston's highly respected battle MC, 40 B.A.R.R.S., faced off against the Bronx's Dutchess at the Battle Rap Media event "The Big Payback" on August 3rd, which went down at the renowned Black Star Music & Video in Harlem, NY. The CEO of Battle Rap Media, Tori "Star" Torain, hosted the packed house full of eager battle fans.
Both 40 and Dutchess came at each other's necks, dropping bar after bar on each other, which made for a very competitive and debatable battle depending on which style of rapping you like best.
Who do you think won? Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the second battle from this event between QB vs Star Girl Lady Red.
