Debating DJ personnel and catalog matchups for The Game
Mackwop discusses the importance of DJ Mustard appearing with YG and reacts to a take suggesting The Game should battle Ice Cube instead.
During the pre-show buildup, Mackwop considers the visual and musical presence of the DJs supporting each artist on stage. At 22:47, he emphasizes that DJ Mustard needs to be present in the DJ booth for YG, noting that even if DJ Vision also performs, having Mustard on stage is critical for the authenticity of YG's hit catalog.
The conversation then shifts to catalog matchups when Mackwop mentions a take brought up earlier by peer BMG DMac at 23:45. According to Mackwop, DMac argued that The Game's catalog and career timeline made him a more fitting opponent for Ice Cube rather than YG.
Mackwop reflects on the idea at 24:18, processing whether The Game's extensive run fits better alongside an older era or if the regional connection between The Game and YG makes this the right head-to-head event for their shared hometown.