Kant Nobody

2023 single by Lil Wayne featuring DMX

"Kant Nobody"

Single by Lil Wayne featuring DMX

from the album I Am Music

Released

February 23, 2023

Length

3:00

Label

Young Money
Republic

Songwriter(s)

Dwayne Carter, Jr.
Earl Simmons
Kasseem Dean
Avery Chambliss
Marvin Gaye
Joshua Berkman
Byran Montesano
Jermaine Preyan

Producer(s)

Swizz Beatz
Avenue Beatz

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

^ Cowen, Trace William. "Lil Wayne Releases Career-Spanning 'I Am Music' Compilation". Complex.
^ 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.
^ ^a ^b Darville, Jordan (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne shares new song "Kant Nobody" featuring DMX". The Fader. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
^ Caraan, Sophie (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne Debuts New Single "Kant Nobody" Featuring DMX". Hypebeast. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
^ Strauss, Matthew (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne Shares New Song "Kant Nobody" Featuring DMX: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
^ Rettig, James (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne – "Kant Nobody" (Feat. DMX)". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (February 23, 2023). "Lil Wayne, DMX 'Kant Nobody' Lyrics". XXL. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
^ Bustard, Andy (February 24, 2023). "Lil Wayne Reclaims 'Best Rapper' Crown On DMX 'Kant Nobody' Collab". HipHopDX. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
^ 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.
^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2023.

Lil Wayne singles

Discography

Tha Block Is Hot

"Tha Block Is Hot"

500 Degreez

"Way of Life"

Tha Carter

"Go D.J."

Tha Carter II

"Fireman"
"Hustler Musik"
"Shooter"

Like Father, Like Son

The Leak

"Gossip"
"I'm Me"

Tha Carter III

We Are Young Money

"Every Girl"
"BedRock"
"Roger That"

Rebirth

"Prom Queen"
"On Fire"
"Drop the World"
"Knockout"

I Am Not a Human Being

"I'm Single"
"Right Above It"
"Gonorrhea"

Tha Carter IV

"6 Foot 7 Foot"
"John"
"How to Love"
"She Will"
"It's Good"
"Mirror"
"Blunt Blowin"
"MegaMan"

I Am Not a Human Being II

"My Homies Still"
"No Worries"
"Love Me"
"Rich As Fuck"

Rich Gang

"Tapout"

Tha Carter V

"Uproar"
"Don't Cry"

Funeral

"I Do It"

Featured singles

1999	"Back That Thang Up" "Bling Bling"
2000	"#1 Stunna"
2002	"Neva Get Enuf"
2004	"Hot Boys, Hot Girls"
2005	"Soldier"
2006	"Gimme That" "Holla at Me" "You Know What" "Make It Rain" "Hollywood Divorce" "You"
2007	"We Takin' Over" "Lock U Down" "Pop Bottles" "Duffle Bag Boy" "Uh-Ohhh!" "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" "100 Million"
2008	"Push" "Love in This Club Part II" "Girls Around the World" "I Run This" "My Life" "Can't Believe It" "Let It Rock" "Shawty Say" "Swagga Like Us" "Cuddy Buddy" "Official Girl" "I'm So Paid" "Lost" "All My Life (In the Ghetto)" "Turnin Me On" "Make a Toast"
2009	"Unstoppable" "Always Strapped" "Respect My Conglomerate" "So Good" "Maybach Music 2" "Down" "Successful" "I'm Goin' In" "Money to Blow" "Heard 'em All" "I Can Transform Ya" "Give It Up to Me" "4 My Town (Play Ball)" "Revolver" "Women Lie, Men Lie"
2010	"I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)" "Miss Me" "Loyalty" "No Love" "Fire Flame"
2011	"Welcome to My Hood" "Look at Me Now" "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" "Hit the Lights" "Someone to Love Me (Naked)" "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" "Motivation" "Red Nation" "9 Piece" "I'm on One" "I'm Into You" "Dirty Dancer" "Ballin'" "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" "Y.U. Mad" "Strange Clouds" "Sweat" "The Motto"
2012	"Faded" "All Aboard" "Take It to the Head" "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)" "I Can Only Imagine" "Pop That" "Enough of No Love" "Ice" "Bandz a Make Her Dance" "Celebration" "She Don't Put It Down" "Ball" "Hello"
2013	"Karate Chop" "All That (Lady)" "Ready to Go" "High School" "No New Friends" "Wit' Me" "We Outchea" "Beware" "Good Time" "Thank You" "Loyal"
2014	"We Alright" "Thug Cry" "Only"
2015	"Truffle Butter" "How Many Times" "Just Right for Me" "Bottom of the Bottle" "Switch Up"
2016	"Pillowtalk" (Remix) "Order More" (Remix) "No Problem" "Gold" (Remix)
2017	"Running Back" "Light My Body Up" "I'm the One" "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" "Love U Better" "Like a Man" "Codeine Dreaming"
2018	"Good Form"
2019	"Genius" (Lil Wayne Remix) "Be Like Me"
2020	"Whats Poppin" (Remix) "Iced Out Audemars" (Remix)

Other singles

"Hot Revolver"
"Forever"
"We Are the World 25 for Haiti"
"Roman's Revenge"
"Sleazy Remix 2.0: Get Sleazier"
"Roman Reloaded"
"Scream & Shout" (Remix)
"Believe Me"
"Start a Fire"
"Nothing but Trouble"
"Let Me Love You"
"Sucker for Pain"
"No Frauds"
"Changed It"
"Rich Sex"
"Gang Gang"
"Lose"
"Lonely"
"Feelin' Like Tunechi"
"Ay!"
"Sunshine"
"Kant Nobody"
"Ain't Gonna Answer"
"Kat Food"
"Brand New"
"Presha"
"Long Story Short"
"Wassam Baby"

Other songs

"See You in My Nightmares"
"Martians vs. Goblins"
"I Do It"
"M's"
"Smuckers"
"My Window"
"I Heard You're Married"
"God Did"
"Annihilate"
"Transparency"

v t e DMX
Discography
Studio albums	It's Dark and Hell Is Hot Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood ... And Then There Was X The Great Depression Grand Champ Year of the Dog... Again Undisputed Exodus
Compilations	The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter The Best of DMX Redemption of the Beast
Singles	"Get at Me Dog" "Stop Being Greedy" "How's It Goin' Down" "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" "Grand Finale" "Slippin'" "What's My Name?" "What These Bitches Want" "Party Up (Up in Here) "No Sunshine" "We Right Here" "Who We Be" "I Miss You" "X Gon' Give It to Ya" "Where the Hood At?" "Get It on the Floor" "We in Here" "Lord Give Me a Sign"
Featured singles	"4, 3, 2, 1" "Money, Power & Respect" "Shut 'Em Down" "Money, Cash, Hoes" "Come Back in One Piece" "Tear It Up" "Touch It (Remix)" "Kant Nobody"
Other songs	"24 Hrs. to Live" "Rollin' (Urban Assault Vehicle)"
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