Black Kat's Pink Panther said had it not been for a prior engagement, Friday night's Supreme Promotions/Downsound Record's BadBoy Sound Clash event would have seen him walk away as winner of the US$20,000 cash prize.

BadBoy Sound Clash was put on by renowned international rapper P Diddy, who said he wanted to witness live what a stage show is like in Kingston.

Fellow veteran 'clash selector' Tony Matterhorn was crowned winner inside Lime Light Entertainment Complex after fending off challenges from runner-up Foota Hype.

However, despite being advertised as one of the contenders who would vie for the cash prize, which was valued at J$1.86 million, Pink Panther said he did not give Isaiah Laing, one of the event's promoters, the go-ahead.

"I already had a contract show in St Elizabeth. Laing called me the night before and just tell me that I have a clash with this and that and that he would call me back in the morning, but he never did. I never know the clash was that soon," the legendary selector said. "I never gave Laing the go-ahead and regardless of the rush, him must remember to contact the contenders. Anybody would relish the opportunity to win close to J$2 million but I had a prior agreement and you have to respect that."

Pink Panther also made it abundantly clear that he has no ill will towards Laing but wanted to state clearly to his fans the reasons for his absence.

"Furthermore, I am the type who likes to prepare for sound clashes, regardless. I wasn't informed properly, I got the call the night before, and before I could tell Laing about my engagement the conversation ended and he never called back the morning," he shared. "Laing and I are good same way; there's no bad feeling, is just that the entire organisation was a rush and if it wasn't for my other engagement, I would most likely be there."

Throughout the night, Tony Matterhorn constantly reiterated his superiority to his competitors while on his way to victory, despite a very stiff challenge from a more juggling-affiliated selector in Foota Hype.

Pink Panther believes it would have been a different story had he or any other clash-oriented selectors, such as Ricky Trooper or Fire Links, were present.

"Definitely, the last time Matterhorn and I clashed, I beat him at World Clash 2009 in Montego Bay in front of 25,000 people," he said.

He, however, applauded P Diddy for his interest in sound clash and has encouraged other people to do the same. "It is a good thing because sound clash is one of the foundations of the dancehall industry. Other people must try to do what P Diddy did because it looks good for the future," he said.