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.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
single
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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
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surface form:
United States
|
| decadeOfRelease | 1990s ⓘ |
| featuresSpokenAppearanceBy | Mike Tyson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
diss track
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hardcore hip hop ⓘ hip hop ⓘ |
| hasHookType | aggressive chant-style hook ⓘ |
| hasLyricStyle |
aggressive delivery
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complex rhyme schemes ⓘ multi-syllabic rhymes ⓘ |
| hasLyricTheme |
battle rap
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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
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intense lyrical attack on LL Cool J ⓘ showcasing Canibus battle-rap skills ⓘ |
| partOf | Can-I-Bus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performer | Canibus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| producer |
Jerry Duplessis
NERFINISHED
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Wyclef Jean NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
MCA Records
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Universal Records ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1998 ⓘ |
| targetOfDiss | LL Cool J NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesMetaphor | boxing match ⓘ |
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