I know of three black journalists in the gaming industry. N'Gai Croal, Torrence Davis, and Gerard Williams aka the Hip Hop Gamer. I've yet to get in contact with N'Gai Croal because honestly I'm intimidated. He seems like that incredibly smart kid I'd want to sit next to during a test. It's kind of sad because I'm basically judging him off of his tweets, but it's true. The other two have done nothing more than try to make my life a living hell.
Let's start with my biggest detractor Torrence Davis. Editor in Chief of TheBitBag.com. This man invited me on his Warzone Podcast as a special guest to resolve some tension I had with the Hip Hop Gamer. While I was on the show Torrence remained neutral, and offered his support once Hip Hop and I agreed on a rap battle at PAX East. Torrence said his connections with SFX-360 would get us a slot at the Gamer's Gone Wild to perform the battle. That all changed after last Friday's Warzone Podcast.
I was granted the opportunity to comment on the special guest of episode 115 Blackbuster. It was a Friday night, and I had a few drinks in my system by the time I was given the floor. The conversation started off good. Hip Hop Gamer and I were trying to figure out why this guy was on the show. Then someone said the wrong thing, and I spazzed. Torrence kicked me out of the room. I returned moments later acting like a drunken idiot. Two minutes later I was banned from the show. I woke up feeling like a fool the next morning so I went to Twitter and apologized to the Bitbag and Torrence for my actions. He banned me for life from the Warzone. A bit harsh, but I accept the consequences of being drunk on a Friday night. I figured we could move on from this isolated incident. Turns out the drama was just beginning.
Torrence begins sending me insults disguised as advice because apparently he feels the need to teach me a lesson. I respect the mans loyalty to the Hip Hop Gamer. He begins tweeting about how I'm going to lose the battle and things like that. Funny how he was so neutral on the Warzone. He then goes on about how he's not going to help organize the event at Gamer's Gone Wild. I get that he's upset, but I figured the battle was going to presented by The Bit Bag. I guess not. I contact SFX-360, the group who organizes the Gamer's Gone Wild Party, via email and ask if we could make the battle happen at the party. SFX-360 responds to my email via a public Twitter response in which the deny my battle. Not only is that a little embarrassing, its unprofessional to respond to a personal email via Twitter. I kept that personal for a reason.
I mention the situation with SFX-360 because Torrence is taking credit for shutting it down. He's saying that he told Ross at SFX-360 to not host the battle, or let me into the party. Why is Torrence trying so hard to shut this battle down? Is he that bent out of shape over a drunk college kid taking up 2 minutes of his three hour podcast? He said it was up to me and Hip Hop to work out the details, so let me and Hip Hop handle business. Stop standing in the way. This angry black man act is hurting more than its helping. I'm almost sure this battle could end the tension I have with Hip Hop Gamer. If this battle doesn't happen the situation is only going to get worse. It's bad enough Hip Hop Gamer sends me threats when I try to contact him. If you don't want anything to do with it Torrence then sit down and keep your mouth shut. You're making us all look bad.
"I'm a see you, you know what time it is and if you dont you gonna find out."
I personally have no beef with Hip Hop Gamer. I don't know the guy, which is why I take the email as a threat. I don't know what this guy is capable of. He presents himself in a way that makes me think I should watch my back. If this guy would contact me we could resolve my concerns. I just want the opportunity to win $500 dollars against the Hip Hop Gamer. I'm not here to fight or do anything violent.
I was granted the opportunity to comment on the special guest of episode 115 Blackbuster. It was a Friday night, and I had a few drinks in my system by the time I was given the floor. The conversation started off good. Hip Hop Gamer and I were trying to figure out why this guy was on the show. Then someone said the wrong thing, and I spazzed. Torrence kicked me out of the room. I returned moments later acting like a drunken idiot. Two minutes later I was banned from the show. I woke up feeling like a fool the next morning so I went to Twitter and apologized to the Bitbag and Torrence for my actions. He banned me for life from the Warzone. A bit harsh, but I accept the consequences of being drunk on a Friday night. I figured we could move on from this isolated incident. Turns out the drama was just beginning.
Torrence begins sending me insults disguised as advice because apparently he feels the need to teach me a lesson. I respect the mans loyalty to the Hip Hop Gamer. He begins tweeting about how I'm going to lose the battle and things like that. Funny how he was so neutral on the Warzone. He then goes on about how he's not going to help organize the event at Gamer's Gone Wild. I get that he's upset, but I figured the battle was going to presented by The Bit Bag. I guess not. I contact SFX-360, the group who organizes the Gamer's Gone Wild Party, via email and ask if we could make the battle happen at the party. SFX-360 responds to my email via a public Twitter response in which the deny my battle. Not only is that a little embarrassing, its unprofessional to respond to a personal email via Twitter. I kept that personal for a reason.
I mention the situation with SFX-360 because Torrence is taking credit for shutting it down. He's saying that he told Ross at SFX-360 to not host the battle, or let me into the party. Why is Torrence trying so hard to shut this battle down? Is he that bent out of shape over a drunk college kid taking up 2 minutes of his three hour podcast? He said it was up to me and Hip Hop to work out the details, so let me and Hip Hop handle business. Stop standing in the way. This angry black man act is hurting more than its helping. I'm almost sure this battle could end the tension I have with Hip Hop Gamer. If this battle doesn't happen the situation is only going to get worse. It's bad enough Hip Hop Gamer sends me threats when I try to contact him. If you don't want anything to do with it Torrence then sit down and keep your mouth shut. You're making us all look bad. 
