Second Round K.O.

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"Second Round K.O." is a 1998 diss track by rapper Canibus, best known for its aggressive lyrics targeting LL Cool J and showcasing Canibus's complex battle-rap style.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album Can-I-Bus NERFINISHED
artist Canibus NERFINISHED
chronologyInArtistSingles follows "4,3,2,1" controversy with LL Cool J
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
decadeOfRelease 1990s
featuresSpokenAppearanceBy Mike Tyson NERFINISHED
genre diss track
hardcore hip hop
hip hop
hasHookType aggressive chant-style hook
hasLyricStyle aggressive delivery
complex rhyme schemes
multi-syllabic rhymes
hasLyricTheme battle rap
braggadocio
hasMusicVideo Second Round K.O. music video
hasReputation classic Canibus diss track
hasTitleReference boxing second-round knockout
inspiredBy conflict over Canibus verse on LL Cool J song "4,3,2,1"
isPartOfCulture hip hop battle tradition
language English
mainSubject rap feud between Canibus and LL Cool J
musicVideoDirector Chris Robinson NERFINISHED
notableFor being one of the most famous 1990s rap diss tracks
intense lyrical attack on LL Cool J
showcasing Canibus battle-rap skills
partOf Can-I-Bus NERFINISHED
performer Canibus NERFINISHED
producer Jerry Duplessis NERFINISHED
Wyclef Jean NERFINISHED
recordLabel MCA Records
Universal Records
releaseYear 1998
targetOfDiss LL Cool J NERFINISHED
usesMetaphor boxing match

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Canibus notableWork Second Round K.O.