BIG DADDY KANE TELLS WHY HE DIDN’T BATTLE RAKIM IN VERZUZ: “IT WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN FAIR!!!”

In this past clip from My Expert Opinion Ep. #104, Big Daddy Kane sits down with Math Hoffa and Omar Epps to talk about why the long-awaited Verzuz battle between him and Rakim never happened.

Kane breaks down the real reason behind the decision, explaining the difference between lyrical mastery and showmanship, and why Verzuz on stage is about more than just records — it’s about performance, presence, and energy.

He compares his own stage style to legends like James Brown, Doug E. Fresh, and Earth, Wind & Fire, revealing how he studied live performers to elevate his hip hop showmanship. The conversation dives deep into discipline, artistry, and the golden era of hip hop, where unity and individuality coexisted — from KRS-One to LL Cool J, Kool G Rap, Latifah, and more.