F is for FLYTING (ancient and modern)

Flyting is an abusive slanging match in verse, usually between two poets, usually between two Scottish poets. Although the language was violent, there was also a grudging professional respect.

Robert Burns (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

True flyting was obsolete by the 16th century, but the traditional form didn’t die out and Robbie Burns poem To a Louse is an example

Ye ugly, creepin, blastit wonner
Detested, shunn’d by saunt an’ sinner

I’m no expert but could Gangsta Rap be the 21st century equivalent?