J.R.R. Tolkien and George R.R. Martin Face Off in an Epic Rap Battle Video

By Maryann Yin 

A new video on the “Epic Rap Battles of History” YouTube channel pits two writers against one another: Lord of the Rings trilogy author J.R.R. Tolkien and A Song of Ice and Fire series author George R.R. Martin. In your opinion, who’s the winner?

Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, the founders of this popular YouTube series, play Tolkien and Martin. In addition to the two fantasy fiction masters, the video embedded above also features appearances from actors playing Hodor, Jon Snow, and elves.

For more literary-themed rap battles, follow these links to watch videos starring Stephen King vs. Edgar Allan Poe, Dr. Seuss vs. William Shakespeare, and Gandalf vs. Albus Dumbledore. Which authors or fiction characters would you nominate to appear in future productions?