Battle

[Sarah]

Short for Battle Buddy. A term used in the US Army to describe a good friend, someone you would trust with your life, and team mate in a military unit.

[Sarah]

Battle is the Core system of Hiphop.
you battle on the Mic (Rap)
you battle on the floor (Breakdance)
you battle on turntables (Turntablism)
you battle on the wall (Graffiti)
When you find yourself competing using any one of these you are a true hiphop head not the shit talking, preaching muthafucking backpacker.

[Sarah]

the one who keeps an eye on you for protection

[Rihanna]

A sustained fight between large organized armed forces.