Eli Porter (2003)

About

Eli Porter is one of the best emcees to ever do it. After his brief, nerve-wrecking appearance on Iron Mic (a freestyle rap/music program produced by Chamblee High School students), Eli quickly rose to fame on YouTube and he’s currently waiting in the cut, getting ready to release his mixtape that will shock the world.

The footage shows Eli and his opponent Envy exchanging their verses on stage, in a fashion similar to the popular BET show 106 & Park: Freestyle Friday. However, Eli’s stunned expressions, epic/spasmodic lines like “I’m the best mayne- I diiid it” + arguably the longest pause in the history of freestyle battles make the clip a must-see for hip-hop fans and beyond.

For the record, the battle ended in a controversial 2-1 decision for his opponent Envy. Despite losing the battle, many still regard him as one of the top 5 emcees Dead or Alive.

Lyrics

Yo, I got one question man, tell me who next,
This nigga salt like the nigga done get it the best,
See I’m the best maaaayne, I did it.

(Longest Pause Ever)

Yeah, I’m a let you know who the best, by the hour,
He’s like Rosie O’Donnell at a bisexual bridal shower,
It ain’t nothing to me man, I keep it fo’ real,
Look at his dental man, with… dent on the grill,
See, I’m the best, I told you that, this dude like that,
He ran then from the cat, no, I messed up,
But I’m a stay on top they told me man,

But you know man, I’m never gon’ flop, look at this dude,
He need to stay in the shade, ain’t no wonder why he came out,
He already in the gay parade, I told you man, I got you,
Roasted like ever you dont know, but my rhymes,
They straight up clever, so you step down, off the pedastle.
I’m the best mayne, you need to go.. to the fuckin’ dental.
I said “friggin,” yo.

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