"Kant Nobody"
Single by Lil Wayne featuring DMX
from the album I Am Music
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2023
Length3:00
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Miss My Dawgs"
(2022) 		"Kant Nobody"
(2023) 		"Ain't Gonna Answer"
(2023)
DMX singles chronology
"Know What I Am"
(2022) 		"Kant Nobody"
(2023)
Music video
"Kant Nobody" on YouTube

"Kant Nobody" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on February 23, 2023. The song, which features sampled vocals from late fellow American rapper DMX, was produced by Swizz Beatz and Avenue Beatz. It was included on Lil Wayne's first greatest hits album I Am Music.[1]

Background

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Lil Wayne hinted he made the song in reaction to his inclusion on Billboard's list of the "Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time" (at number 7).[2][3]

Composition

"Kant Nobody" begins with a sample of DMX speaking in an interview,[3][4] before a sample of "Niggaz Done Started Something" from DMX's album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot 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 / X-factor, make a rapper an example / All I need is a beat with a DMX sample".[5][6][7][8]

Critical reception

Aron A. of HotNewHipHop 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.'"[9]

Charts

Chart performance for "Kant Nobody"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 66
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 23

References

  1. ^ Cowen, Trace William. "Lil Wayne Releases Career-Spanning 'I Am Music' Compilation". Complex.
  2. ^ Cowen, Trace William (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne Shares DMX-Sampling New Song "Kant Nobody," Talks 'Tha Carter VI' and Greatest Rappers Ranking". Complex. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b Darville, Jordan (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne shares new song "Kant Nobody" featuring DMX". The Fader. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  4. ^ Caraan, Sophie (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne Debuts New Single "Kant Nobody" Featuring DMX". Hypebeast. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  5. ^ Strauss, Matthew (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne Shares New Song "Kant Nobody" Featuring DMX: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  6. ^ Rettig, James (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne – "Kant Nobody" (Feat. DMX)". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  7. ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne, DMX 'Kant Nobody' Lyrics". XXL. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  8. ^ Bustard, Andy (February 24, 2023). "Lil Wayne Reclaims 'Best Rapper' Crown On DMX 'Kant Nobody' Collab". HipHopDX. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  9. ^ A., Aron (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne Kicks Off "Tha Carter VI" Campaign With "Kant Nobody" Ft. DMX & Swizz Beatz". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  11. ^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
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