Knockout
Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne
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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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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.
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Release DateThe album, including the song "Knockout," was released on February 2, 2010.
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CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from Nicki Minaj, a renowned rapper, singer, and songwriter.
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Genre Mix"Knockout" is unique because it blends rap with rock elements, reflecting the overall genre mix in the "Rebirth" album.
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Chart PresenceThe song reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Knockout" was directed by David Rousseau, and it features both Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.
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MelodyThe foundation of "Knockout" is a playful, repeating guitar riff interspersed with punchy drums and electronic samples.
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CriticismDespite 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.
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Sales"Rebirth," the album with "Knockout," sold over 500,000 copies within three months of its release and achieved gold status.
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Streaming Platform"Knockout" is available on several music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Live performancesLil Wayne and Nicki Minaj performed "Knockout" live during the 2010 "I Am Still Music Tour."
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AwardsAlthough "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.
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ControversyLil 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.
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Production CreditsThe song was produced by popular producer DJ Infamous and Andrew "Drew" Correa.
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