FREDRO STARR vs KEITH MURRAY: WHAT HAPPENED??? "I WAS READY FOR WAR, N***!!!"

In this past clip from My Expert Opinion Ep. #112, Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz of the legendary group Onyx sit down with Math Hoffa, a battle rap legend himself, to discuss Fredro's controversial 2014 battle against Keith Murray. Fredro reveals that he entered the battle rap world because he saw it as a "challenge" and took his preparation extremely seriously, training like "Rocky" in the gym. He admits that battle rap stars like Hitman Holla were his blueprint for mastering wordplay, charisma, and stage presence, noting, "He was my guide to battling Keith Murray."

The conversation turns into a fiery debate when Fredro states he is "offended" by how some battle rappers view industry rappers, calling them "the side chicks." He challenges the notion that battle rappers are on a higher tier, asking, "How you think we became the top rappers?" Fredro emphasizes the respect he and Murray shared allowed the clash to happen, while Sticky Fingaz confirms that Fredro's performance was "flawless" with no chokes. Finally, Fredro expresses that the culture should be embraced, not disrespected, by mainstream artists, and salutes its unique culture and demands.