Eazy E vs. Dr. Dre/Ice Cube

Fightin' Words: "You got jealous when I got my own company/ But I'm a man, ain't nobody humpin' me" ('No Vaseline,' Ice Cube)

Ice Cube was the first member to leave NWA, in a royalty dispute. Cube's 'A Message to the Oreo Cookie' was interpreted as a dig at Eazy-E. NWA replied with the unmistakable dis 'A Message to B.A.,' which called Cube "Benedict Arnold" and suggested a personal greeting from a broomstick. Cube shot back with with a similar offer in 'No Vaseline' – widely considered one of the all-time best dis songs.

Judges' Decision: Ice Cube by a verbal knockout

N.W.A.

Ice Cube departed N.W.A. in 1989 over a nasty royalty dispute, which set off a war of words. The remaining "four mother f------ goin' crazy" referred to Cube as "Benedict Arnold." Cube retaliated by ripping Eazy-E, Dr. Dre and MC Ren in 'No Vaseline.' As the crew disintegrated, Dr. Dre left Ruthless Records amid accusations that Eazy signed away the group's contract. Eazy-E fired back, calling Dre a "she-thang." When Eazy died in 1995, the feuding stopped out of respect for their former friend.