"Kant Nobody" is a song by American rapper

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, released on February 23, 2023. The song, which features

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vocals from late fellow American rapper DMX, was produced by

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and Avenue Beatz. It was included on Lil Wayne's first greatest hits album '' I Am Music''.

Background

In an interview with

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, Lil Wayne hinted he made the song in reaction to his inclusion on ''

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'''s list of the "Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time" (at number 7).

Composition

"Kant Nobody" begins with a sample of DMX speaking in an interview, before a sample of "Niggaz Done Started Something" from DMX's album ''

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'' is played throughout the track. In the chorus, Lil Wayne raps about his lyrical skill and legacy while referencing the process of composing the song: "Best rapper, ex-trapper, dress dapper / Swizzy gave me a head-banger, a neck-snapper /

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, make a rapper an example / All I need is a beat with a DMX sample".

Critical reception

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'' gave the song a "Very Hottttt" rating and wrote, "...Lil Wayne delivers one of his best performances in a minute. While Wayne delivers one of his best verses in a minute, the song, unfortunately, limits DMX's contributions to a sample instead of a full 16 bars. Still, Lil Wayne and Swizz continue to shine as collaborators following the release of ' Uproar.'"

Charts

References

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