Kant Nobody Explained

"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,^[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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cowen. Trace William. Lil Wayne Releases Career-Spanning 'I Am Music' Compilation. Complex.
2. Web site: Cowen . Trace William . Lil Wayne Shares DMX-Sampling New Song "Kant Nobody," Talks 'Tha Carter VI' and Greatest Rappers Ranking . . 10 March 2023 . February 23, 2023.
3. Web site: Darville . Jordan . Lil Wayne shares new song "Kant Nobody" featuring DMX . . 10 March 2023 . February 23, 2023.
4. Web site: Caraan . Sophie . Lil Wayne Debuts New Single "Kant Nobody" Featuring DMX . . 10 March 2023 . February 23, 2023.
5. Web site: Strauss . Matthew . Lil Wayne Shares New Song "Kant Nobody" Featuring DMX: Listen . . 10 March 2023 . February 23, 2023.
6. Web site: Rettig . James . Lil Wayne – "Kant Nobody" (Feat. DMX) . . 10 March 2023 . February 23, 2023.
7. Web site: Coleman II . C. Vernon . Lil Wayne, DMX 'Kant Nobody' Lyrics . XXL . 10 March 2023 . February 23, 2023.
8. Web site: Bustard . Andy . Lil Wayne Reclaims 'Best Rapper' Crown On DMX 'Kant Nobody' Collab . . 10 March 2023 . February 24, 2023.
9. Web site: A. . Aron . Lil Wayne Kicks Off "Tha Carter VI" Campaign With "Kant Nobody" Ft. DMX & Swizz Beatz . . 10 March 2023 . February 23, 2023.