Arsonal’s final rap battle, against legend of the scene Loaded Lux, passed half a million YouTube views in its first 48 hours online, and continues to generate both views and debate.
The battle, which went down at U Dubb’s Alpha N Omega event in August, represents a long and storied career for Arsonal. The New Jersey rapper made a name for himself battling the toughest opponents across all major leagues, taking on the likes of Hollow Da Don, Conceited, Hitman Holla, Tay Roc, and Dizaster (twice).
Lux doesn’t grace the battle stage often, and that Arsonal could book the Harlem legend for his own farewell battle speaks to the reputation Ars won for himself throughout the years.
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Both performers showed out sufficiently to provided their supporters with enough ammo to hotly debate who walked away with the W. Ars came with his typical aggression and energy, and was met with Lux’s dense lyricism and dynamic performance.
While the battle might not go down as the pinnacle of either of their careers, this clash of the titans was certainly a fitting way for Ars to bow out.
Fans on social media did their best to make it seem like their guy won.
I know the UDubb event was all about Ars retiring but the way Loaded Lux came with it!!!! Damn!!! Especially that 1st round…
— Charlo™ (@Odera_94) August 29, 2017
crazy realizing lux don't really got it like I thought he did for hella long…he can be beat…ars beat him bad too
— Lord Daddy (@UpBars973) August 29, 2017
Ars straight fucked Loaded Lux.. Had that nigga in his feeling the whole time! #BARS#SoDisrespectful#UDUBBNetwork
— LITTY BAGGINS ? (@BiggRedd_206) August 29, 2017
Bruh they really had me thinking Ars got at Lux but he had the same angle like the whole battle lol. Lux rapped circles around him.
— Mandel (@ThaDeezo) August 29, 2017
Ars held his own but Lux still 3-0'd him https://t.co/L2eZjmAy0w
— DRE (@C00LDRE) August 29, 2017
I finally watched Lux v Arsonal and, I'm never listening to another review ever again. Hella Ars gas. 2-1 Lux.
— Mandel (@ThaDeezo) August 29, 2017
At times like this the only thing to do is watch the battle yourself. Check it out above.
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While the match-up signaled the end of Ars’ battle career, it also comes just as Lux re-enters the music scene with his new album, Talk Dirty. The recently released record features verses from Joey Bada$$, Vado, and Fred The Godson.
Check out the album stream below.