The 1,500-Year History of Rap Battles
Defeating an opponent through rhyme goes back way longer than most people may think
3 min readDec 10, 2021
In contemporary popular culture, rap battles are a popular activity where multiple rappers take turns directing off-the-cuff lyrics at their opponent(s). Typically consisting of insults and bragging, the performer who comes up with the most creative, damning and…
