Summer Madness 3 is fast approaching and it seems as though many battlers aren't happy with the way business is being run on Smack/URL. Cortez recently posted a blog addressing his personal issues with Smack/URL's business relationships with battlers, and how he thinks things can be remedied by adding more solid communication and financial benefits for the battlers. DNA took a separate approach and actually recorded himself in the studio spitting a full battle verse airing out the entire Summer Madness 3 roster.
Loaded Lux released a music video titled "Bout My Money," where he actually addressed some of his own personal business dealings with Smack/URL dating back to the league's beginnings when he battled the likes of Young Miles, among others. In the song he also touched briefly on why he isn't on Summer Madness 3 vs Hollow Da Don. As a result, VladTV brought Loaded Lux back to our offices for a third interview with Battle Rap journalist Michael Hughes.
Lux spoke on why he isn't battling Hollow Da Don on Summer Madness 3, why he feels asking for $40,000 is a very reasonable number, battlers not being properly accommodated financially for their contribution to Smack/URL's growth, and a plan he presented to Smack/URL to expand the revenue the battles bring in, among other things. The fans have been expressing mixed reviews for the Summer Madness 3 card put forth, and Smack/URL's Beasley came by our VladTV offices to address these issues.
Beasley spoke with Battle Rap journalist Michael Hughes about the great amount of criticism Smack/URL has been receiving for putting together the card they have for Summer Madness 3. He feels as though his partners behind URL have been spoiling the fans to a certain extent by providing them with so many top name battles, so that's why they aren't too thrilled with the current card set in place for this year's Summer Madness. Beasley also wants to urge fans to not focus on the names so much, and actually give the battlers a chance before they judge them. He used Chilla Jones vs JC as a perfect example of lesser-known names putting on an incredible show and producing a classic battle.
Beasley and Michael also spoke on the match-up between Swave Sevah and Daylyt. While Beasley didn't state that there is an official main event battle, for he named multiple battles that can serve as main events, many fans consider this to be the main event since it's the only battle with it's own promo video. Daylyt is known for his antics and blatantly disrespecting his opponents and Beasley shared his insights on what he expects from Daylyt, and what he feels will happen if he tries to pull any tricks on Swave.
Keep you eyes peeled for Beasley's response to Loaded Lux's interview dropping this Saturday, September 7th.
