🔪 Execution: Vixen the Assassin Completes the Contract on Danny Myers
KingPen Battle League’s battle between Vixen the Assassin and Danny Myers wasn’t just a loss for Myers—it was a definitive schooling. This performance by Vixen was a 30 piece bordering on a body, a rare sight for a veteran like Danny Myers. The last time Myers was so thoroughly outclassed was arguably his infamous choke against Real Sikh.
Vixen outclassed The Bar God for all three rounds, delivering a dominant and cohesive performance. By the third round, it was becoming genuinely uncomfortable to watch. Myers even had a visible stumble in the final round, adding to the sense of an insurmountable lead.
Personal Angles and the Hometown Factor
Vixen didn’t pull any punches, utilizing hard-hitting personal angles centered around Danny’s fatherhood, his dealings with John-John The Don, and addictions issues his wife suffers from. These angles seemed to land with devastating effect. While Myers fought back with rebuttals each round, they unfortunately seemed to fall flat, failing to resonate with the crowd and break Vixen’s momentum.
It’s true the battle took place in Vixen’s hometown, giving her a built-in advantage with many fans in attendance. However, this wasn’t the driving factor in her victory. Her performance was simply on another level.
✍️ The Elephant in the Room: Ghostwriting Allegations
One of the most significant moments of the battle came when Danny Myers brought up the persistent allegations of ghostwriting surrounding Vixen. And frankly, her material raised some eyebrows even for the casual viewer.
In the first round, a specific Ninja Turtles segment immediately brought the style of Nu Jersey Twork to mind. It was so noticeable that it necessitated pausing the battle and listening to the segment a second time.
There are two main interpretations of this similarity:
- The Innocent Explanation: Vixen, seeing the effectiveness of Twork’s unique style, may have simply adopted a similar technique to great effect.
- The Alternate Explanation: This similarity lends credence to the long-standing rumors that Vixen may employ one or more ghostwriters, with Twork being a potential contributor.
These allegations have been floating around the battle rap circuit for a while, and the overwhelming dominance of Vixen’s material in this battle—especially in light of the Twork-like segment—suggests there might be at least some truth to the whispers.
A Necessary Warning for Ghostwriters
If Vixen is using ghostwriters, the material must be seamless. This battle serves as a key lesson: if you’re going to use external help, your writers must ensure they step completely into your character and not their own. Allowing the true author’s signature style to shine through, as with the Twork comparison, risks exposing the authorial assist and undermining the legitimacy of the entire performance.
The Verdict
Vixen the Assassin delivered a stellar performance, securing a crushing victory over a living legend. While the technical skill was undeniable, the conversation moving forward will likely focus on the source of that material. Danny Myers was defeated, but he has certainly reignited a crucial debate within the battle rap community.
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