Knockout

Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne

About Knockout

"Knockout" is a song by Lil Wayne from his album Rebirth. It features Nicki Minaj rapping near the end of the song and singing the chorus. The song debuted at forty-four on the US Billboard Hot 100 due to strong digital sales with the album's release. This song revolves around Lil Wayne's personal relationships with a diverse group of women. This song, with many Blink 182-esque qualities was written "ironically," according to Wayne. The song received generally negative reviews from critics, most of which stated that the song was better meant for other rock artists and Wayne does not have a place in the song. Most critics also gave Minaj a negative review in the song stating that the song went by too fast for her to deliver a worthy verse. As of October 2010 the song sold 519,000 digital copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. 


Year:
2010
4:09
182 
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Uh,
Yeah,
Uh oh,
Yea
Hey Barbie, ah, ah, ah, are you into black men?
He hey hey barbie! Hey I can be your black ken
Wow! cause' once you go black, you never go back
She wore her hair black, with curls in the back
Then she threw that ass back, back, back
Then I fell to the mat, and after that
Everything went black!

Baby one, two, three
Tell 'em get the referee
Cause he can, get the knockout
Pass the telephone please
Its an emergency
'Cause he can, get the knockout
Get the knockout

Hey Barbie, can I call you Barbra? ha ha
Hey Barbie! can I call you tomorrow, and today
'Cause once you go black, you never go back
And once you go Wayne, everybody else is whack
Then she threw that ass back, back, back,
Then I fell to the mat
And after that everything went back!

Baby one, two, three
Tell 'em get the referee
'Cause he can, get the knockout
Pass the telephone please
Its emergency
'Cause he can, get the knockout
Get the knockout

Awe f*ck it
Give me that damn bucket
Wh-when I throw this pussy
You better not start duckin'
Oh yo
How long with the blow
Lo-look out in the crowd
And everybody's yellin' no
Grab him by his locks
And get the message out the box
The head hit below the belt
I wanna give him good top
top, top
Give him good top
And if it hit below the belt
I wanna give him good top
One, two, three
They yellin' one, two, three
I done hit him with that motherfuckin' cunt two piece
Tell 'em, tell 'em the mop out
To late to cop out
Give him more head than toupees like I locked out

Baby one, two, three
Tell 'em get the referee
'Cause he can, get the knockout
Pass the telephone please
Its emergency
'Cause he can, get the knockout
Get the knockout

So just knock me out
So just knock me out
Yea
Just knock me out
So just knock me out
Just knock me out
Just knock me out
Just knock me out
Just knock me out

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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne ( /ˌlɪl ˈweɪn/), is an American rapper. In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1996, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. more »

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Written by: ERIK ORTIZ, KEVIN CROWE, DWAYNE CARTER, ONIKA TANYA MARAJ

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Album Release
"Knockout" is a hit single from the seventh studio album "Rebirth" by American rapper Lil Wayne.
Release Date
The album, including the song "Knockout," was released on February 2, 2010.
Collaboration
The song features guest vocals from Nicki Minaj, a renowned rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Genre Mix
"Knockout" is unique because it blends rap with rock elements, reflecting the overall genre mix in the "Rebirth" album.
Chart Presence
The song reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Knockout" was directed by David Rousseau, and it features both Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.
Melody
The foundation of "Knockout" is a playful, repeating guitar riff interspersed with punchy drums and electronic samples.
Criticism
Despite its popularity, the song and the album "Rebirth" in general received mixed reviews from critics, some praising Wayne's foray into the rock genre, while others were less supportive.
Sales
"Rebirth," the album with "Knockout," sold over 500,000 copies within three months of its release and achieved gold status.
Streaming Platform
"Knockout" is available on several music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about love and betrayal. Despite Lil Wayne's hip-hop roots, "Knockout" also features a hook that leans into pop sensibilities, sung melodically by Nicki Minaj.
Live performances
Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj performed "Knockout" live during the 2010 "I Am Still Music Tour."
Awards
Although "Knockout" did not win any awards, the album it's featured on, "Rebirth," was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.
Controversy
Lil Wayne's transition to rock music with the release of "Knockout" and other tracks on the "Rebirth" album was seen as controversial, sparking debates about genre boundaries in the music industry.
Production Credits
The song was produced by popular producer DJ Infamous and Andrew "Drew" Correa.

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