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Styles P shared an unlikely inspiration behind The LOX's resounding Verzuz victory over Dipset, revealing he studied 6ix9ine in the lead up to the battle.

September 23, 2021 I did a little internet research, which was me going out on a limb and doing something that wasnt what the crowd would expect, he explained. I was really thinking about the newer generation. Styles continued, I feel like the younger generation pays more attention to who they hear the most or what they think is the funniest, so I already knew, culture-wise, that had more young people riding with them going into it. They also talk a certain amount on the internet, and I knew Sheek and Kiss werent gonna say anything and usually I wouldnt say anything, Im probably the last one to be joking around but I said fuck it. I watched Nicky Jam and saw how the internet saved his career. I watched Supervillain and saw how Tekashi 6ix9ine manipulated things to his favor. Then I watched a couple of other things that didnt have anything to do with rap, but kind of explained how algorithms and the internet can change peoples views. While The LOX s strong chemistry, tight setlist and commitment to looking after themselves were big factors behind their impressive Verzuz performance, the Yonkers trio are also quick to give credit to their 90s Hip Hop peers. I watched Method Manand Redmanliterally climb all over the place to perform, Sheek Louch told GQ, showing love to the dynamic duo who were renowned for their live performances during their Blackout!-era prime. Styles P, meanwhile, named his old Ruff Ryders running mate DMX(RIP), his former Bad Boy boss Diddyand the 2021 MTV VMAs MVP Busta Rhymes who he crowned Hip Hops best performer as influences behind The LOXs ability to put on a show. Let us say this before we continue: Busta Rhymes is Hip Hops best performer, he said. Hands down, him and Spliff Star. So being on tour with Busta, Diddy, and God bless our brother DMX just being around people who love their craft. If you bust your ass in that studio and people love what you do, then you cant wait to get in front of that crowd and do it. Read more