Hi key one of the battles in history and one of like 3 battles that threw Hollow into the God tier. This one, the Big T battle, and the aye verb battle threw Hollow into space
So many battle legends in one event all of them icon in their own category. You got to admit Battle of the Bay 5 is one of the greatest battle events in battle rap history.
@@maxheadroom1207 Lol it's not that the crowd was smart. It's because GT rappers had light bars where you don't have to think hard. Like KOTD rappers right now.
wish I could have been a fan during the GrindTime days. All bars over names back then. Niggas were skinny as hell lol. Some of these dudes are so Hollywood now smh
this definitely has to be one of the most underrated battles ever. one of the best in grindtime for sure. passwurdz was a random match up but definitely was hollows hardest opponent from gt.
@@lordleo9047 How would you know what Password wants?? Of course The Crowd Favorite and The Edge would go to Hollow but you can’t really make that statement. For all you know Pass has been practicing and could be better than ever.
I watched Joe & Hollows interview, made me want to watch this one again. Budden states.... Hollow had trouble keeping up with Wurdz. As a genuine fan of this........ My opinion is, Hollow was way ahead in this battle. Wurdz is sick too, but the one thing that sometimes runs empty in the arena are, rebuttals. Hollow had that. Wurdz was sick to... I give it to Hollow tho. Damn, 5 years later this battle is still fire. Definite classic. Respect to both emcee's.
Buddens was just being a hater. Hollow was in rare form in this battle. Hollow always has rebuttals and he is definitely one of the most dangerous MC’s to battle.
@@WaldoXXX because an intercom is something that you use to amplify your voice, and a generator is something you use to power something by providing electricity, it didn't make sense it just sounded nice.
@@Pewter941 I know. Against Lux he made fun of himself and said, “he intercomes to generate some money” or sometbing. I didn’t know if that is what rob was talking about because hollow was being sarcastic when he explained it
The fact that Passwurdz even kept up with Hollow round for round is an achievement, in and of itself. Round for round, Hollow probably won, but Passwurdz did a great job.
Classic...Pass was on his shit but Hollo had too much for him...like I said, Classic. Grindtime was mashin during that time. Hip Hop history right here. Peace.
cant believe it has been 14 years.... Top 5 GT battles of all time, shiiid, this one is one of my favorite if i was bias, but back then, this battle was one of the best i seen and still holds up... love passwurdz/pass ....his flow and style made me a fan of his... and Hollow is definitely one of the best to do it!
I love when dudes go out and beat an MC who's clearly at an advantage with a biased west coast crowd. Hollow's been doing his thing and taking down everyone with writtens, off-the-heads and delivery. Props to him.
This just proves you are only as good as your opponent, Passwurdz did great in this battle. He has potential to be top tier. Hollow got the W IMO though
It's not about complication or jokes. He was pointing out back in the day Pass was a nerdy backpacker who hung with other nerdy predominantly WHITE boys. NOW his self-image is this your typical westcoat gangster/ tough guy. I call bull shyt and say he fronting.
@@Ihatethewaythatyou I can't speak for any of the MCs personal lives or past. All I know is both of em went off and both come with unique pen game for sure.
Randy Washington why? because his Music is trash, thats why. even Hollow would tell his Music aint the best and thats putting it nicely lol but battle rap..now thats a different story
I feel like you have to be a passwurds fan to say he won. I cringe everytime I hear fucking 'potnah' come out his mouth & did he say ANY lines that weren't name flips?? ALL of his best bars were just reiterating that 'hollow' means theres nothing inside, like we get it lol. Plus his shit is pretty uncreative & not hard-hitting, it's passable at best...
+Garrett Pergue Yeah he goes by pass now and he's got a totally different style his new shit is fire. Especially if you like multis mixed with punches. If u decide to watch any newer pass battles watch any except for pass vs bishop brigante kuz that battle was light as fuck
man i think Passwurds won.. because he's was getting under Hollow with all those name flips and talking about his parents... but I will say to me Hollow Da Don is literally one of the greatest of all time, so I'm not by any means saying Hollow sucks... also Pass's style is wayyy much more different these days
Uh huh. I must've said struck a nerve.I only mentioned name flips because you said "Pass mostly had bars he could've used against anybody". I'm not co-signing the name flip angle...but pointing out that name flips are more direct about your oponent. I endorse whatever I feel. Be it Grindtime...URL...UW...etc. If there's talent I'm cool with it. My authenticity has NOTHING to do with this discussion...which really let's me know my comment hit close to home.
Your authenticity has everything to do with this argument. You tried to call me out on mine suggesting I was biased toward hollow, telling me I need to "be real when type". I gave you evidence on how hollow was clearly more versatile than just "name flips" and how you can't tell anyone to "be real" and now you're rushing into defense mode saying you "must've struck a nerve". That's what everyone says when they get stumped by logic.
I never went against your "logic". You didn't stump me at all. If that were the case I wouldn't have responded. The "be real when you type" is me saying tell the complete truth. Not saying you were fake. I don't know what a "fake ass nigga" is. Every one is real. We all deal with some type of struggle. Not here to judge your authenticity. I don't care about you or anyone else enough to bring that into a rap battle comment. And my "rushing to defense mode"? I believe it took couple weeks for me to respond. So there's no rush. But I DEFINITELY will reply to someone so emotional about what I said.
Man I miss the grind time days I use to try to get my friends to watch battle rap but it was "corny" but they loved this one straight classic I prolly have 30k views on this myself lol
Daym!! Passwurdz came with it tho...but I think Hollow took it. His delivery is too good, and he switches up... had even an Oakland crowd love his shish...
Low key one of the best battles in Grindtime history
And ONE OF THE BEST BATTLES PERIOD!! Not just in Grindtime…Overall this battle is a classic.
Facts. I come back to this ... I'm here now. Sick af.
@@12structures broooo this battle has so much replay value🔥🔥 they are both living legends still cooking to dis day. Hollow will always be the 🦙
Nah this is one of the most famous battles in grindtime history but it's a low key best battle in battle rap history
Hi key one of the battles in history and one of like 3 battles that threw Hollow into the God tier. This one, the Big T battle, and the aye verb battle threw Hollow into space
So many battle legends in one event all of them icon in their own category. You got to admit Battle of the Bay 5 is one of the greatest battle events in battle rap history.
10 years later... and I'm still in 3011 flyin to the east-west settings, in a GS Legend, playing PS7. #classic
I used watch these in university back in 2011..and years later in 2020,still fire 🔥
exactly man, same here lol
Pass showed the fuck up
Am I the only one that like the grind time crowds a lot more than the URL crowds?
Agreed.. I feel like in General GT crowds are smarter and understand more references. URL crowds are more hood and only react to gun bars.
There is a huge difference between being cultured and being smart. You sound like a pompous douche.
Nope you're not there only
And till this day URL stands firm lol gt is dead
@@maxheadroom1207 Lol it's not that the crowd was smart. It's because GT rappers had light bars where you don't have to think hard. Like KOTD rappers right now.
"I'm in a gs legend playin ps7" hollow swagged on em son
Who here when ps5 coming out trying to hear about the ps7?
I can’t wait till ps7 really drops
He ain't that far off from a PS7. Lolz!!
@@ThaPolarBoy damn you need a better thing to follow then the future
Only 2 away lol
“I’m in 3011, flying to the east west settings, in a GS Legend, playing PS-7” 🔥
Came back for this classic 9 years later man this era is what captured me and I’m still following the evolution salute BRC
wish I could have been a fan during the GrindTime days. All bars over names back then. Niggas were skinny as hell lol. Some of these dudes are so Hollywood now smh
foreal
+Ree But what's your IG?
+Ree word fuck your ig wats your number
Ty Williams
lmfao
+Ree facts!
the "word on the street" was no doubt one of the best lines I've ever heard in my life
This battle is crazy!
HOLLOW DA DON IS THE MAN!
BIG UP FROM BELGIUM
CHEK PUNCHOUTBATTLES @ THE NETHERLANDS
All you gonna hear is hollow left wurds on the curb near his feet word? Where u hear that? That was the wurd on the street....word
The thing I love about Hollow Da Don is that when you think his opponents got him beat, he just comes back with the dopest verses ever.
this definitely has to be one of the most underrated battles ever. one of the best in grindtime for sure. passwurdz was a random match up but definitely was hollows hardest opponent from gt.
Both are fire. A rematch on KOTD or elsewhere apart from Biased URL crowds. it'll be crazy
Hell yea
+Brian Suarez hell yea
Hollow is leagues above Pass now, Pass don't want it with him!
@@lordleo9047 How would you know what Password wants?? Of course The Crowd Favorite and The Edge would go to Hollow but you can’t really make that statement. For all you know Pass has been practicing and could be better than ever.
I watched Joe & Hollows interview, made me want to watch this one again. Budden states.... Hollow had trouble keeping up with Wurdz. As a genuine fan of this........ My opinion is, Hollow was way ahead in this battle. Wurdz is sick too, but the one thing that sometimes runs empty in the arena are, rebuttals. Hollow had that. Wurdz was sick to... I give it to Hollow tho. Damn, 5 years later this battle is still fire. Definite classic. Respect to both emcee's.
Fr! Still great to watch🔥
Buddens was just being a hater. Hollow was in rare form in this battle. Hollow always has rebuttals and he is definitely one of the most dangerous MC’s to battle.
I miss when battle rappers were hungry. Battle rap hasn't been the same since.
The rounds are too long and the pace is too slow now. Guys wanna do 2 min setups before a punchline smh
Im hungry check mine
Nothing but weak ass gang gun bars
Hollow is one of the best in the world always consistent
he is but he also be havin dryspots that most never wanna admit
@@agthaog1986 All battlers do
@@paullaney3339 this answer is an excuse . yea most do sum have many some habe few...4 a "goat"... He has many
Until he battled Math LOL, hollow got fucking washed up
this has to be one of my all time favorite battles..I can't even call it both sides have such developed styles
R.I.P. PH.
🙌👏🙏🙇
How he die
@@fetti214 Heart attack if I remember correctly.
RIP
this is one of the best battles on grind time.
Still watching in 2019 lol
Lom
The intercom in his generator, is a classic line that made no sense.
He brought it back and explained it, makes complete sense, u gotta listen and quit talking...... STFU
@@robb.553 can you explain?
Are you talking about the angle he used against Lux? He admitted that it didn’t make sense.
@@WaldoXXX because an intercom is something that you use to amplify your voice, and a generator is something you use to power something by providing electricity, it didn't make sense it just sounded nice.
@@Pewter941 I know. Against Lux he made fun of himself and said, “he intercomes to generate some money” or sometbing. I didn’t know if that is what rob was talking about because hollow was being sarcastic when he explained it
I've watch this battle so many times I could recite the raps
Hollow seceond round was a bodybag. And it seems like his whole second was off the top
over 10 years ago, i remember when this was new
time flies
passwurdz always been my favorite battle rapper, win or lose.. the boy is nice. what an iconic west vs east battle, this and PH vs Dumbfoundead
Con vs dumb
damn, i remember when grindtime used to crack lol
The fact that Passwurdz even kept up with Hollow round for round is an achievement, in and of itself. Round for round, Hollow probably won, but Passwurdz did a great job.
I always come back to this every couple of months. One of my fav match ups from 2 of my fav battlers
Literally searched for intercom in a generator 😂😂😂
Best bar in history fk what you think 🤣🤣
Classic...Pass was on his shit but Hollo had too much for him...like I said, Classic. Grindtime was mashin during that time. Hip Hop history right here. Peace.
Remeber them days shit I'll tell my kids about this shit before it blew up
Golden age of battle rap. I miss this
One of the greatest battles ever!! this put hollow on the map in my books!! Pass went in tho
ALL OF HOLLOW 1:26
4:49
7:58
cant believe it has been 14 years.... Top 5 GT battles of all time, shiiid, this one is one of my favorite if i was bias, but back then, this battle was one of the best i seen and still holds up... love passwurdz/pass ....his flow and style made me a fan of his... and Hollow is definitely one of the best to do it!
how are you people calling this battle 2-1 and it was a 4 round battle😕
LMAO 😂🤣
The ps5 isn’t out yet.. we have time
HAHA
& I was calmmmmm like a meditator :) awesome!
hollow last round was legendary... this battle was classic
TIGER SWIPE!!!
THAT WAS THE WORD ON THE STREET!!!!!! That is one of my all time favorite lines....
Hot battle
pass spent spent 3 months writing for hollow. half of hollows shit came off the top and he still cooked this nigga
Hallow put a stamp on this battle. Nice word play. "Ya ain't supposed to see him hes a passwords" fire....
2 more generations and we’ll have the ps7 😂
I turned on the battle got high , I thought hollow was battling okwerdz
I love when dudes go out and beat an MC who's clearly at an advantage with a biased west coast crowd. Hollow's been doing his thing and taking down everyone with writtens, off-the-heads and delivery. Props to him.
"you ain't suppose to see him, hes a passwords"
9:10 that word on the street line was cold.
Back when Lush One was clean as a whistle... 😹😹
That was the word on the street was ko for me
That Johnny cage line and Sonia blade was out this world
When Hallow dissed Pass for dressin like a white kid... he dissed today's blacks
we get the tight clothes from West Indies/UK..plus the '80s when we ain't have a choice
Brotherhood Williams but back then the pants covered the ass
I used to get made fun of by all the black kids because I skateboarded now they're all trying to do the same thing since Lil Wayne does it😂 smh
S14_Corey I ain't mad at ya, I was the same. I still wore baggy clothes and stuff but we were skateboarding. We grew up on Tony Hawk games.
OverthereLook we have Lil Wayne to thank for that. lol so sad.
yo hollow the truth
This is a good battle to recommend to someone that’s never watched battle rap before.
this was the beginning of a killing streak that is still going on.hollow is the best battle rapper ever.
Hollow 3-1 . Pass was dope, but only got the 1st
3-1? Wtf are you talking about? 😂
Ya big dummy! That means 2-1
@@paullaney3339 To be fair... mans lost the coin toss 💀
Hollows Instagram post bought me back here 🤣🤣
I still can’t even get a PS5 😞
I know the pain. Damn near took me a year to get mine, smh….
tbh hollow ate him lyrically no lie and I like pass so I wouldn't lie
yea...they both went in too
Facts
Wow this was 7 years ago... grind time was the shit back then 🙌🏾
This just proves you are only as good as your opponent, Passwurdz did great in this battle. He has potential to be top tier. Hollow got the W IMO though
I had to rewatch just to make sure pass was still dead lol.. It's not that he was wack but Hollow just had it better
Watching this in 2023.. that PS7 is only a few years away 😂
HOLLOW THE DON!
That head brim line negated all of passes lines. Even he knows it's true.
That line was SO FUCKING WEAK. Just say your related to Hollow we get it. His 2nd was TERRIBLE
Hollow popped but that line is pretty sub par compare to other shit he was spittin lol
It's not about complication or jokes.
He was pointing out back in the day Pass was a nerdy backpacker who hung with other nerdy predominantly WHITE boys. NOW his self-image is this your typical westcoat gangster/ tough guy.
I call bull shyt and say he fronting.
@@Ihatethewaythatyou I can't speak for any of the MCs personal lives or past. All I know is both of em went off and both come with unique pen game for sure.
Draw. Both killed it. Miss these days of old
pass
Thanks for watching!
7 years later and it's still 2-1 pass
Rick L no
Chasing the deniro like pacino in heat
Good battle hollow killed him that last round
the Don music ass! wit that said Hollow won this battle.
Hate is in your blood.
Randy Washington never hate, simply my opinion. dont like it? tough. i think Hollow is top 5 in battle rap.
HallWayGang but why say something like that.
Randy Washington why? because his Music is trash, thats why. even Hollow would tell his Music aint the best and thats putting it nicely lol but battle rap..now thats a different story
HallWayGang u right tho. when he dropped yola that's exactly how he advertised it.
Came back to get that old vibe
I feel like you have to be a passwurds fan to say he won. I cringe everytime I hear fucking 'potnah' come out his mouth & did he say ANY lines that weren't name flips?? ALL of his best bars were just reiterating that 'hollow' means theres nothing inside, like we get it lol. Plus his shit is pretty uncreative & not hard-hitting, it's passable at best...
you need to see his new battles, he's on a good win streak. He even beat Charlie clips in my opinion
really? I'll keep that in mind :P
*not sarcasm* loll
Facts
+Garrett Pergue Yeah he goes by pass now and he's got a totally different style his new shit is fire. Especially if you like multis mixed with punches. If u decide to watch any newer pass battles watch any except for pass vs bishop brigante kuz that battle was light as fuck
man i think Passwurds won.. because he's was getting under Hollow with all those name flips and talking about his parents... but I will say to me Hollow Da Don is literally one of the greatest of all time, so I'm not by any means saying Hollow sucks... also Pass's style is wayyy much more different these days
pass was cool but hollow got it pass mostly had bars he could've used against anybody hollow had bars personals and rebuttals the complete package
Uh huh. I must've said struck a nerve.I only mentioned name flips because you said "Pass mostly had bars he could've used against anybody". I'm not co-signing the name flip angle...but pointing out that name flips are more direct about your oponent. I endorse whatever I feel. Be it Grindtime...URL...UW...etc. If there's talent I'm cool with it. My authenticity has NOTHING to do with this discussion...which really let's me know my comment hit close to home.
Your authenticity has everything to do with this argument. You tried to call me out on mine suggesting I was biased toward hollow, telling me I need to "be real when type". I gave you evidence on how hollow was clearly more versatile than just "name flips" and how you can't tell anyone to "be real" and now you're rushing into defense mode saying you "must've struck a nerve". That's what everyone says when they get stumped by logic.
I never went against your "logic". You didn't stump me at all. If that were the case I wouldn't have responded. The "be real when you type" is me saying tell the complete truth. Not saying you were fake. I don't know what a "fake ass nigga" is. Every one is real. We all deal with some type of struggle. Not here to judge your authenticity. I don't care about you or anyone else enough to bring that into a rap battle comment. And my "rushing to defense mode"? I believe it took couple weeks for me to respond. So there's no rush. But I DEFINITELY will reply to someone so emotional about what I said.
Dude that retort was just immature and nonsensical. I come with facts and you come with labels. Grow up.
I have facts also. I felt like insulting you for calling me a fake ass nigga.
I haven't seen this battle till now super excited!
Only the kotd nerds would say passwurdz won
Lmao werd😂😂😂😂
Aka white people
Tf? Pass always been dope n he already killed hollow in this shit
I know right
That 3rd round by hollow was crazy 😳🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
naaah Hallow won this..handz down
pass 2-1 hollow spits nonsense
2-2
NONSENSE?! Homie you must got an intercom in yo generator! LOL
You didn't even watch the battle. There were 4 rounds
Ashy Larry the last round was a promo OT. go put a fucking intercom in a generator.
You're an idiot
Battle Of The Bay always had the best crowds. Mad love, it was like a party in there
Pass won 3-0
what?
7:13 "And I know you got some problems with yo father man."
Cue LuckyIAm's deep gasp of breath "OHH"
LMFAOOOO
Re-watching a couple of years later. I can't believe rounds were so short before!
Hollows 3rd round is one of my favorite rounds of all time.
Man I miss the grind time days I use to try to get my friends to watch battle rap but it was "corny" but they loved this one straight classic I prolly have 30k views on this myself lol
Take a shot every time Pass rubs his nose, you'll pass out.
one of the best grindtime battle.
intercom in the generator .....classic
Damn I miss the grind time battle days
BotB 5 is classic, history right there
one of the GOAT battles
They both did well, but Hollow is so much of a household name that if a battle against him isn't judged, you lose.
Daym!! Passwurdz came with it tho...but I think Hollow took it. His delivery is too good, and he switches up... had even an Oakland crowd love his shish...
One of the best battles ever.
"with all the scrambled letters i spelled out Mossberg to come across Werdz, werd"
This is what rap battles about east vs west overall great battle
Tbh this is the best battle of all time imo.
one of my favorite battles...forreals!
Hardest line hollow said "I'll shock ya homie on some raiden shit. I'll Johnny Cage ya hips and have my girl Sonya Blade ya bitch!" Lol