These are the golden years to me. 80s rappers laid the foundation, but the late 90s and early 2000s really changed the game forever. So many genres created in that era it’s crazy.
@@randumbzombie thank you lol. I don’t understand how so many ppl dont know all these labeled “freestyles” are actually pre written verses or free verses. Some rappers actually spit off dome like Lupe on I think it was sway but if you really know hip hop u can tell when it’s a real freestyle
@@lordninja1387 He's making a joke that Cam was spitting fire so hard that if he hadn't stopped he would have started a literal forest fire. Basically saying how good his freestyle was.
Horse & Carriage era Cam definitely was pretty technical and more lyrically inclined, he just realized that braggadocio rap was starting to overshadow lyrical rap in popularity by the early 2000s so it was more promising for him and all of Dipset financially and legacy wise.
“4 mill from Def Jam and I ain’t sold a record for them 😳😱” Cam legendary fr 😂 they took the mic from him after that line who ever did that was like that’s enough chill out 😂
He bodied that. This that REAL rap. The cadence, the delivery, some bars, and AUTHENTICITY. I can't listen to rappers who don't or have never lived what they write
Unfortunately we will never see this type shit again… I feel bad if you missed out on this era! IFYKY DipSet dominated early 2Gs. That Source award performance legendary!
Until G Unit took their lunch money! But yea, G Unit v. Dip Set v. D-Block era was fire. If only Biggie and Pun were still alive for that. Pun would have blasted all of them.
One of greatest rappers of all time. The Dipsets Reign was similar to Mike Tyson short lived but at their peak they dominated the game and ruled with an iron fist. We can't rewrite history and this video is a reminder of truly how great they were all together at their prime. Glad to say I lived in that era.
Damn I remember seeing this live on rap city. I miss these days. I was 14 and these guys where the epitome of cool. All I wanted was to go to school and have that swagger lmao.
Cam selling off Juelz Contract to the Label is the best deal in Hip Hop History! Nobody ever talk about that, he knew his Protege would never fill his shoes and cashed out right on time!!!
@@Mercury6_”for the right price I can get you out your deal” “smack the ceo” “Signed to def jam and I ain’t sell a record for him” Whole time Jay Z was the CEO of def jam at that time
Lowkey is the best rapper ever (or Immortal Technique), Soundtrack to the Struggle 1 And 2 are the best albums ever (and Immortal Technique's "3rd World").
Used to watch this show and 106 & park every day after school. Cam'Ron is an all-timer. Slick like method man. Had his own style. Won't be seeing any rappers like this anymore. Glad I got to see them when they were doing it.
Damn I miss 1994-2006 Hip Hop. I have respect for the earlier years too. But I was born in 86, so it wasn't until around 92 when I caught onto things via my brother who is 9 years older than me. I was a Sophmore in hs when this aired. Good times!
I was born in 88 and there will never be another era like this one. Watching this, I could remember exactly where I was at when I first heard it. Time flies man..
Wu-Tang Clan 2000 when Raekwon drops an ill freestyle while sitting on a toilet. Opens with RZA and Mathematics taking turns on the tables. Big Tig nowhere to be found.
@@TheEASTSIDECHICANO My AK (rifle) was my a.k.a. (what I was 'also known as') before my ABCs (the point at which you're learning the alphabet - kindergarten) that had me A-OK (just more 'intense'/slang way of saying "Okay").
Much appreciated, thank you. I'd heard the instrumental years ago on 2Pacs Rap Phenomenon and have been desperate find it since then. That piano riff is soul soothing.
This Cam'ron RIGHT HERE WAS ON TOP OF HIP HOP. He WAS THE BEST RAPPER in the game during this time. Cam was on a whole different level from other rappers. His Flow, his drip, his swag, his style, his flex and his Dipset Movement WAS BETTER than anyone in the game #BigFacts❤
These are the golden years to me. 80s rappers laid the foundation, but the late 90s and early 2000s really changed the game forever. So many genres created in that era it’s crazy.
and now we have dumb niggas like future. lol
u should check out harry mack, he brings oldschool freestyle back and brought it to a whole nother level paving the lane for the future
Na son 93-98. After that it all went down hill. But compared to today. The early 2ks was hittin
@@ojalara3937 idk why y'all act like the last two years weren't great for hip hop
Truuuuuuuuuuu
Cam raps like he’s not even trying. So effortless.
That's because it's not a freestyle
@@randumbzombie thank you lol. I don’t understand how so many ppl dont know all these labeled “freestyles” are actually pre written verses or free verses. Some rappers actually spit off dome like Lupe on I think it was sway but if you really know hip hop u can tell when it’s a real freestyle
Yeah becuzz he's crappy
Big L co sign 👌🏽💯
It’s not a freestyle that’s why.
" Seen all islands, Caymons to Rikers " has to be one of the hardest bars
i was wondering who caught it. that shxt was wild
Facts
😮💨
Bro that bar timeless
Nah that AOK joint wa fih too 😂
Whoever snatched that mic saved the lives of everyone in that booth... a true hero. Remember, kids, only YOU can prevent forest fires.
In my area, the fire brigade help to prevent forest fires by doing controlled burns of the problem areas in the winter
What makes u say that? Cam was in the zone
@@lordninja1387 He's making a joke that Cam was spitting fire so hard that if he hadn't stopped he would have started a literal forest fire.
Basically saying how good his freestyle was.
@@brianduru3753i thought it was cause of the dip set line at the end
😅😂😂😂
“My AK was my AKA before my ABC’s that made me A.O.K”
..Insane bars, let that shit sink in 🤯
Weak
Bars that go over ppl heads ^^^
@@Yasuke_Hashimotoreal talk. Especially on the spot. Killa delivered
@@HWPO__93you stupid
💯
Cam’ron still counting that stack 20 years later
Cold haha 🥶
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Is he?
thats a lot of 1 dolars
Yo cam you played out and we really don't rate ya
Youl be counting that stack like 20 years later!
I love Cams style, it was never technical but it was always unique
he's super witty and slick with it. effortless shit
iono i always thought his multi game was top tier. I looked at him like one of those spiritual lyrical miracle type rappers, but slowed down.
Who do you think is technical?
@@Naruto166666 nas, rakim, Treach, Big L
Horse & Carriage era Cam definitely was pretty technical and more lyrically inclined, he just realized that braggadocio rap was starting to overshadow lyrical rap in popularity by the early 2000s so it was more promising for him and all of Dipset financially and legacy wise.
This is still one of the hardest flexes in hip hop.
Ever
Cam top 10
@@10andersone top 1
Greatest ever
This is actually really corny though
I feel like Cam never gets appreciated, very underrated. 🔥
the only man cool enough to wear pink homophobically
Big Tig smiling like a proud father 😂
“4 mill from Def Jam and I ain’t sold a record for them 😳😱” Cam legendary fr 😂 they took the mic from him after that line who ever did that was like that’s enough chill out 😂
He telling too much! 😂
lmaooo i never peeped that, that's funny as hell
Facts!
😂
I think Big Tiggah was thinking this is a family show😂😂😂
To the new generation. Y’all missed rap city the basement
This was like 2003 right
you should check out the pro era/beast coast one if you haven’t
1 of the sickest shows!
good times. man i wanna go back to those times
Every generation says that
“Smart Pisces fresh from the archdiocese, u gotta heart fight me I dearly depart wifey”🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
🔥🔥🔥
Straight flame
YEP!!!👍
Wow, never knew wtff he said since i was little 😂 (archdiocese )
Barz
How is no one talking about that "mama stay" line? The delivery is flawless and he really used the word marmalade in a freestyle!
So underrated
Mean double entendre
“F Mike Till See Me You Never Saw Thriller” that line was smooth. Rest In Peace Michael Jackson 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
The AOL era of rap and the internet; no other feeling like it
The people in the back
RIP to Cam'ron's mother 🙏🏾❤️🕊️
Damn I hate to hear that. I’m sure he’s surrounded by love.
Nooo! I didn't know she passed😢 she was Cam's biggest fan, like really knew his best raps on records and freestyles...fly high "Virgie_OG" 🕊🙏🏽
Mane hug ya momma, call ya momma, kiss ya momma. 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
Love my mother fredricka 😢😢
🙏🏾
“ till you seen me , you never saw thriller” 🔥🔥🔥🔥 his flow , swag and wordplay is epic Idgaf .
I don't get it
@@dogs4778 MJ's thriller?
@@dogs4778 you’re braindead
@@ctdieselnut to be trill ?
Ion get it either
That Michelin man bar had the Dip set on pause for a sec 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The homies was feeling the flow. Check the progression, they went from head bob to slow bop to straight up boogie. Crazy 😂
Ong bro 😂😂
😂 💯
I thought you were spitting a bar for a second. lol It was the "Check the progression" lol
4 mil from Def Jam and I ain't sell a record for 'em. Cam for President.
“Seen all islands Caymans to Rikers”
Fire
Yeah that was a nice bar
Microphone miker, spike her, drink then I snipe her.
Duct tape
You get butt raped
The Michelin man
Lol
He was never in rikers
He always had that chill playful flow. Miss these years of hip hop
one of the greatest freestyle on Rap City. I come back to this every once in a while 🔥
Damn Cam was so nice.. effortless
He bodied that. This that REAL rap. The cadence, the delivery, some bars, and AUTHENTICITY.
I can't listen to rappers who don't or have never lived what they write
hate to break it to ya but cam wasnt killing people and probably not selling anything either other than his music
@@user-qv9wq8vh9cwrong ... living in Ohio you KNOW that's false
All my Playlist is dead or in jail..unfortunately but yeah
Exactly, these new mfers have zero idea bc they themselves got zero intellect
How do you think this compares to the island boys freestyle?
Unfortunately we will never see this type shit again… I feel bad if you missed out on this era! IFYKY DipSet dominated early 2Gs. That Source award performance legendary!
Until G Unit took their lunch money! But yea, G Unit v. Dip Set v. D-Block era was fire. If only Biggie and Pun were still alive for that. Pun would have blasted all of them.
Dipset Dipset Dipset whoa
It was but then versus happened. Sheesh
@@AsTimeDilates and Pac
@@MetalFacedGamer looll
One of the greatest freestyles of all time
He's very underrated his diss on jay z I listen to. To this day!
One of greatest rappers of all time. The Dipsets Reign was similar to Mike Tyson short lived but at their peak they dominated the game and ruled with an iron fist. We can't rewrite history and this video is a reminder of truly how great they were all together at their prime. Glad to say I lived in that era.
Dont ever compare dipset with Mike Tyson. No one respected shit set. You must me a young millenial born after 88
“4 million from Def Jam an I ain’t even make a record for them”BARS!!!!!!!!
Damn I remember seeing this live on rap city. I miss these days. I was 14 and these guys where the epitome of cool. All I wanted was to go to school and have that swagger lmao.
I had download episodes on Kazaa and Morpheus because I’m from the uk and couldn’t watch them normally
I wasn’t 14 but they was the epitome of cool. No group like dipset back then and I’m from the south
@@allday-xx4zwKazaa, Limewire and Morpheus were the days
Cam selling off Juelz Contract to the Label is the best deal in Hip Hop History! Nobody ever talk about that, he knew his Protege would never fill his shoes and cashed out right on time!!!
This freestyle saved my marriage 🙌🏻
lol what
0:52. 😂💀 These lyrics saved it?
@@Discipleofthelordandjesus😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@Discipleofthelordandjesushahahahaha
@@Discipleofthelordandjesusor 0:30 i dearly depart wifey 💀
I actually remember watching this after school. I was in the 11th grade 😢I miss the early 2000’s
The JAY Z diss went over a lot of ppl head at the end
Wow you right 😮
Pretty sure everyone got it. That was pretty obvious.
lol nah what line cus I definitely missed it
Let us know
@@Mercury6_”for the right price I can get you out your deal” “smack the ceo”
“Signed to def jam and I ain’t sell a record for him”
Whole time Jay Z was the CEO of def jam at that time
"4 mil from Def Jam and I ain't sell a record for em" Cam is cold af
I miss this era foreal. There will never be another like it..
Even those jerseys have me nostalgic. Zach Thomas, Warren Sapp, Priest Holmes. What an era
This is one of the finest freestyles ever. Cam is untouchable.
I miss Tha Basement.. I remember this when it aired. Cam was and lowkey still in my top 10. Swag Bars Delivery 🅰️1️⃣
Lowkey is the best rapper ever (or Immortal Technique), Soundtrack to the Struggle 1 And 2 are the best albums ever (and Immortal Technique's "3rd World").
Used to watch this show and 106 & park every day after school. Cam'Ron is an all-timer. Slick like method man. Had his own style. Won't be seeing any rappers like this anymore. Glad I got to see them when they were doing it.
like that steak sauce, dun!
I can’t imagine a world where genuinely good shit is mainstream what a time
Damn I miss 1994-2006 Hip Hop. I have respect for the earlier years too. But I was born in 86, so it wasn't until around 92 when I caught onto things via my brother who is 9 years older than me. I was a Sophmore in hs when this aired. Good times!
I was born in 88 and there will never be another era like this one. Watching this, I could remember exactly where I was at when I first heard it. Time flies man..
@@MattGattsThat’s facts bro.
How you trippin on 93. 91-98 includes the highest percentage of golden era classics imo but 93 til infinity amirite
@@MattGatts 88 was a great year
83 man; got into rap around 96 and my ears got turned out.
Cam really be rapping bout his life that's why it seems so easy
Cam is Simply Fire. The flow is iconic itself.
Nostalgia hit different with this one ..
this the most iconic rap city freestyle. i will never not click on this anytime i see it
Im not a eminem stan, but he had some crazy ones on there.
Wu-Tang Clan 2000 when Raekwon drops an ill freestyle while sitting on a toilet. Opens with RZA and Mathematics taking turns on the tables. Big Tig nowhere to be found.
I listen to this everyday. Cam’ron killed this fr
That's Wassup bro
Every day? 🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢
@@31TV_TXnigga he said EVERYDAY 😂😂😂
My fav Cam flow all time!!! 😂😂
This is a true classic. I remember watching this when it came out!
"My AK was my A before my ABC's" 🔥🔥🔥
"My AK was my a.k.a. before my ABCs that had me A-Ok" **
@@ruckusroke I don’t really get it? Break it down? Either way sounds fire
@@TheEASTSIDECHICANO My AK (rifle) was my a.k.a. (what I was 'also known as') before my ABCs (the point at which you're learning the alphabet - kindergarten) that had me A-OK (just more 'intense'/slang way of saying "Okay").
He was pretty much saying he was strapped up since he was a young dude
@@TheEASTSIDECHICANO he basically sayin that he was a shooter before he became a rapper
The greatest freestyle of all time 😭😭😭😭
Raw af like he wrote his rhymes on the money effortless
It's so crazy how it takes an OLD clip to bring ppl back to remembrance that Cam a Beast and got MAD, CRAZY FLOW!!! 💯💯💯💪💪💪
2001
this vid is just unreal. from the ease of the flow, counting stacks nonchalant, coogi fit...damn
They snatched that mic so fast after he said that 🤣
ruclips.net/video/12wRlCIQwOQ/видео.html
dej jam had rap city shut down after that lol
That man be killing it like it's nothing! Underrated GOAT 👑
Cam🤝 so raw he cud flow about taking a man's "manhood" along with boldly wearing pink and still cud finished with a smooth freestyle 💪 smart Pisces 😁
Back in 2024 and I’ll be back every year for this. The most legendary free in the basement 🤙🏼
so many people had this video on their myspace
This the days bra i miss the era
Cam got them bars, that voice and the delivery!
For anyone still searching, the instrumental is On My Block by Scarface.
Much appreciated, thank you. I'd heard the instrumental years ago on 2Pacs Rap Phenomenon and have been desperate find it since then. That piano riff is soul soothing.
Also World Famous by MOP
Thank you
Much luv Thanks
I saw this when it aired. Hands down the best freestyle in the basement. Written or not that shit felt like a true freestyle.. Amazing talent!!!
Cam deadass was possessed during this freestyle 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Cam was truly before his time yo...that dip set era was a major bridge for NYC artist to connect wit the south. Legendary sauce yo. Much respect 💯
You said that bro, Cam and Dispset carried NY and Harlem in the 2000s💯
The number 1 stunna of the east coast respect to Harlem from Baltimore
That's a great way to multi-task
Straight up flames 🔥🔥🔥😰 cam's flow had me hyped as f***
Miss the late 90s early 2000s vibe
Greatest era for hip-hop and R&B
TOP 5 "Rap City" moments ever.
The kick on this beat is nuts
Xhibit song called "my life" if my memory is correct
@htnbrotha12 I thought it was my block by scarface. I will check out that Xzibit track though.
My block scarface
Oh damn yeah its probably "My Block" lol
@@htnbrotha12 my block - scarface
Seen all islands Caymans to Rikers ❄️
Explain!
@The Last Black Saiyan 1992 cayman islands. Beaches, five star life to Rikers Island straight up jail.
In 2023 this is more 🔥 than what I hear on the radio ❤
They’ll never understand dipset was that group
Check me out poet. ruclips.net/video/12wRlCIQwOQ/видео.html
HE'S GOING INNNNN. Better than most rappers today
This still one of the best freestyles of all time 😂🎉
Pretty good deal at the end
He’ll live forever with this one
My man can count money and freestyle at the same time. Wild.
Remember this like it was yesterday! This golden era will never be duplicated💯” F Mike till you seen me you never saw thriller”
Miss these days. I was bout 16 or 17 hittin up house parties, teen parties with the fam. We had it all figured out then lol
Facts
Tigger in Basement will forever be a classic & 106 & Park. These kids don’t know nothing about these shows
Dipset is one of the most legendary groups of all times these clips take me back to my high school years priceless………
0:52 nahhhhhh this line is crazy 😂😂😂
AYO
hahahaha yeah
Music should have stopped right at that point 😂😂😂😂 !!
My thoughts exactly shouldve been a record skip when he said that
Ong yo that’s how they use to get done up in the 80s- early 2000s
Man I miss this time. Cam was , is one of the best. His swag was impeccable. Bruh not forcing nothing like this so easy.
I had this freestyle on my Sony Mini Disc player on repeat once it hit WinMX. Talk about nostalgia.
Still here 2023🎉
Shout out to cam man happy to see him where he is 10+ years later.
DIP SET, DIP SET, DIP SET, DIP SET!!!! Juelz Santana and Jim Jones are killer MC's too
This is the best freestyle I’ve ever seen. Miss this era of rap !
Just a way better time man god I miss it so much
"My A.K. was my A.K.A." DAMN!
This Cam'ron RIGHT HERE WAS ON TOP OF HIP HOP. He WAS THE BEST RAPPER in the game during this time. Cam was on a whole different level from other rappers. His Flow, his drip, his swag, his style, his flex and his Dipset Movement WAS BETTER than anyone in the game #BigFacts❤
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Your facts not big facts lol
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Cam was NEVER the best rapper in the game lol
literally a moment in history
I remember ppl use to say cam was weak back in the day imagin listening to these rappers today then. Cam was ahead of his time
Could u only imagine how far the Children of the Corn turned out this day. Harlem's illest rappers. RIP Big L & Bloodshed
One of my fav rappers of all time.
rappers nowadays can't touch this type of swagger, but I guess Cam probably the most swag rapper ever so its tough to match that lol
Facts no cap
60 minutes wasn’t ready for him 😂😂😂😂
😂
Neither was bill
That A-K FLOW was sick 🔥🔥🔥
Cams just too nice I think it really shows here
One of the goat moments in hip hop 💪
Cam had some of the best albums
Ayo…”duct taped, butt raped”….that was crazy. Killa outta pocket.
😂😂😂😂😂
realdeal sus
👀
Big ayo
He was tryna tell y’all what Diddy do 😂