Jadakiss is down to step back into the Verzuz ring with his LOX brethren to do battle against Dipset.
During an interview with VIBE, Kiss was asked about Jim Jones’ recent offer of a rematch between the two legendary New York groups, and the Yonkers native didn’t shy away from the challenge.
“You gotta talk to my advisors,” Jadakiss replied with a laugh. “I would love to run it back, you know what I mean? Why not? For sure.”
Kiss’ comments come after Jim Jones threw down the gauntlet in an interview with AllHipHop earlier this month, saying he wants the potential rematch to be held inside New York’s Madison Square Garden proper.
Capo also admitted that Dipset weren’t fully prepared for their initial battle against Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch in August 2021, which saw the Yonkers trio beat his Harlem crew in bruising fashion. However, he’s confident the outcome will be very different second time round.
“I don’t think that energy will ever be duplicated outside of New York unless we go for the rematch, you heard?” he said. “Last time, there was a lot going on. The venue was way too small. There were people on my back. There were people on people’s shoulders in there.
“I think we need proper respect of doing it in the Garden, the big Garden, with proper security, set up right so everybody have breathing room. Not using it as no excuse, but we need a rematch for the city. I’m puttin’ it out there like Rocky after he lost to Apollo Creed … And we gonna be ready like hot spaghetti.”
Jim Jones isn’t the only Dipset member looking to exact revenge on The LOX. On the one-year anniversary of their iconic contest last August, Juelz Santana said he’s “still Lookin 4 These Ni&&az,” referring to Kiss, Styles and Sheek.
Verzuz co-founder Swizz Beatz has also hyped a potential rematch between the two crews on social media.
While The Diplomats were left to lick their wounds after the battle, The LOX’s stock has only risen. Last year, Jadakiss revealed the price for his bookings went up and his label Def Jam even agreed to renegotiate his contract after his MVP-worthy performance.
“My numbers went up for hostings and walkthroughs, for shows, and TV cameos,” he told Complex. “Just in general my numbers went up. It also showed Def Jam that they got to do the right thing [and] restructure my contract. It really showed the world my true worth, what I can do.”
haha… Kiss isn’t scared. He’s the better emcee of anyone DipSet has, better song writer, better songs, better freestyle, better lyrics, puts on a better show…. shit, why wouldn’t he want to do this again?
I prefer Killa Cam over anyone in the Lox or Dipset I know why more cam albums and verses. Why you think when Kayne first got sign they preferred he let Cam rap over all his beat instead of Ye rapping over his own beats.
You internet dip fans are mad delusional. Cam aint drop heat in over 20 years. Meanwhile Kiss sounds just as good as he did in the 90s. And LOL at using super trash Kanye as validation ticket.
Does cam still make music? 🤣🤣 Not only is kiss nicer then Cam SP is nicer then Cam. How many rappers you know never even had a down time in damn near 25 years? Don’t get it twisted Cam is nice and I’m a fan but the bodies of work aren’t even comparable.
Kiss basically said I’m down to kill ya again but ya better come with the BAG first cause the PRICE went UP! Lol
Notice how nobody’s challenging my boy Tekashi to battle ? He’s got them shook !!! 6ix9ine = GOAT
💩👎🏾🖕🏾🐀
That’s Pure “Manipulation” At It’s Finest! Jadakiss Agreed To A Versus Battle Against Dipset Due To Jim Jones Manipulation Talking. Jadakiss Already Working On “Projects” & Taking Stages With Dipset Member Cam’ron. Just To Agree To “Again” Take Stages To Do A Versus Against The Same Person He Is Doing Recent Work & Projects With??? Hope That 2nd Manipulative Agreement, Don’t End Up Having Cam’ron Feeling Different Not Only Against Santana & Jom Jones. But Feeling Different About Continuing Work With “Jadakiss” As Well….
That’s Pure “Manipulation” At It’s Finest! Jadakiss Agreed To A Versus Battle Against Dipset Due To Jim Jones Manipulation Talking. Jadakiss Already Working On “Projects” & Taking Stages With Dipset Member Cam’ron. Just To Agree To “Again” Take Stages To Do A Versus Against The Same Person He Is Doing Recent Work & Projects With??? Hope That 2nd Manipulative Agreement, Don’t End Up Having Cam’ron Feeling Different Not Only Against Santana & Jom Jones. But Feeling Different About Continuing Work With “Jadakiss” As Well….
I hope it never happens. There is no way they will match the energy again. That night was magic. I need to see Busta vs somebody though.
Kiss showed he’s the Jordan in verzuz, so repeating is his duty, but I must admit, I think Dip Set is going to come harder and more prepared.