2. LL Cool J – “Mama Said Knock You Out”
Aside from being a ladies man, LL Cool J is known for recording some of the greatest beef tracks in hip-hop history. One of his best efforts to bury Kool Moe Dee in their long-standing drama came in the form of the classic track, “Mama Said Knock You Out.”
The boxing-themed video is classic as well, with Cool J rapping into a ring announcer style microphone.
Many folks are familiar with the beginning of this song, “Don’t call it a comeback!” But, here are some other classic lines:
[otw_shortcode_quote border=”bordered” border_style=”bordered”]I’m gonna take this itty bitty world by storm and I’m just getting warm
Just like Muhammad Ali they called him Cassius
Watch me bash this beat like a skull[/otw_shortcode_quote]