This group consisted also of his partner Webb. Following a fallout with his partner, Canibus pursued a solo career and began infiltrating the mix-tape circuit. By 1997, he had approached the brink of the major-label rap game, guesting regularly on high-profile releases: He contributed to "Uni-4-orm," an inclusion on the Rhyme & Reason soundtrack also featuring Heltah Skeltah and Rass Kass; "Love, Peace & Nappiness," an inclusion on the Lost Boyz's Love, Peace & Nappiness also featuring Redman and A+; "Making a Name for Ourselves," an inclusion on Common's One Day It'll All Make Sense; the non-album remix of Wyclef Jean's "Gone Till November."
And most famously, "4, 3, 2, 1," an inclusion on LL Cool J's Phenomenon also featuring Redman, DMX, and Method Man.
Of the several guest appearances, "4, 3, 2, 1" certainly meant the most, as it brought together many of New York's preeminent hardcore rappers and thus ushered Canibus into that same elite class. At the same time, however, Canibus lashed out shortly afterward with the Mike Tyson-featuring "Second Round K.O.," where he rhymed, "So I'ma let the world know the truth, you don't want me to shine/You studied my rhyme, then you laid your vocals after mine."
In fact, the entirety of the song directed barbed rhymes at LL: "You walk around showin' off your body cause it sells/Plus to avoid the fact that you ain't got skills/Mad at me 'cause I kick that sh*t real niggaz feel/While 99 percent of your fans wear high heels," and so on. Shortly thereafter, LL sought his revenge, releasing "The Ripper Strikes Back" on the Survival of the Illest soundtrack (1998) and thus channeling even more attention toward Canibus.
From the track's chorus ("Can-I-bus? Yes you can!") to practically every line of the verses ("You soft as a newborn baby takin' a nap/Make my dick hard with that bitch-ass track/Where you at? smokin' in some one-room flat/Suckin' on Clef's dick hopin' to come back"), LL unleashed a fury of insults and threats. The media, of course, elevated the battle to grand heights, as even MTV gave the story headlines. In the aftermath of 2Pac's and Biggie's deaths, such confrontations fascinated the rap community, and Canibus certainly capitalized on his newfound publicity.
As for his debut full-length, Can-i-bus (1998), though, the response was sobering. Critics expressed little support, and sales quickly dropped as listeners also felt genuinely disappointed. Executive produced by Wyclef, the album suffered on many levels, both production-wise and rhetorically as well (critics targeting Canibus' delivery more than his lyrics or themes). The momentum that "Second Round K.O." had generated simmered almost immediately, and it didn't help that LL's "Ripper Strikes Back" found substantial acceptance at the time as well.
In the two years following the release of Can-i-bus, the rapper maintained an extremely low profile, much in contrast to the regular guest appearances he had made leading up to his debut. As a result, when he finally did return with his follow-up album, 2000 B.C. (2000), few noticed, it came and went generally unheard, and Canibus returned to the underground after parting ways with Universal. He continued to record albums and release them on the independent circuit (including 2002's Mic Club, 2003's Rip the Jacker, and 2005's Mind Control); furthermore, he retained a small base of fans as well, yet his days as the next-big-thing had clearly come and gone, as they similarly had for so many other talented rappers.
Poet Laureate
Canibus Lyrics
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Watch the ripper crucify you with verse
My urethra to ya uvula, quenches your thirst
Put your flames out with dry desert dirt where leopards lurk
Lock your soul down with an esoteric weapon search
Strap a bomb to one of your labels record clerks
And activate it as soon as they get to work
Ring the alarm, red alert, nigga it gets worse
Megahertz make nebulas reverse till your head burst
Call the press first and ask them who got the best verse
Give me the respect I deserve
If you are what you eat, it's obvious I can't eat what I'm worth
Y'all niggas eat pussy and burp
The other half of y'all suck dick till your jaws and ya neck hurt
When you address me nigga end your sentence with sir
Critics went beszerk they ain't even heard my best work
See I broke into the mind by
Quietly goin by their eardrum walls and hotwired they skulls
Yeah I earned the name Canibus, but what did it cost?
Battle rappers nothing but a serendipitous whore
Niggas probably like, what da fuck he dissin him for?
Yeah he dissed me first but you was never informed
I'm one of the top five nigga, my shit is tight nigga
You heard it right nigga, I rock mics nigga
But the limelight isn't where I belong
The top four don't even look in the mirror no more
If they did I'd be in the mirror looking back at em, ready to grab them
Kidnap them, and put them on my album
I rip jackers, Rip the time space fabric
Loop the future with the past tense looking for patterns
Eradicate Africans that sold Africans to Saxons
And forced black men to pay taxes
Attack a wack bitch with counter tactics
Split your bullet proof chases in half with a rapid gatling
Keep firing at cha till you trapped in
Now come back and scramble for helicopter extractions
While I'm back and forth back braggin
How I tortured them faggots and stabbed them with rip the jacker daggers
Slay dragons with old passages from black magic manuscripts
I found in the cabinet written in Arabic
Translate to characters one by one, like Arafat tarot cards suggest
I make terrorist threats through your stereo sets
Various anthrax carriers sendin serin to the press
At an imaginary address, Cani's the best
Untraceable, your pictures unpaintable, canvas that's wet
Let me dry you of wit some of this fire I spit
26 years old nigga look how I spit
A microphone fiend since I was like fourteen
My Cuban uncle used to sell cocaine, OK?
I'm reloaded, you fuckin wit the wrong emcee
Crudes felt your cold disease to the whole industry
Potent as Hennessey that was distilled in Tennessee
One shot scrambles your memory indefinitely
Nowadays a hundred bars ain't impressive to me
You stepping to me nigga do it intelligently
You wanna battle or you wanna fuckin wrestle wit me
You ain't better than me, you just got an obsession wit me
Canibus hybrid, the cake icing of rhyminingness
As I grow older I get colder like the declining
Climate of earth's environment, I'm entirely tireless
Rhymes come from my higherness of wireless dialect
Scientist on cyber speed design my specs
Astral project, therein height in secs, chakras connect
Doctors inspect what they can't possibly interpret yet
That's why they revert to threats
They curse and throw fits
They like immature earth cadets, looking like Captain Kirk in a dress
Lyrically I step on you, rip on you, then I defecate what I just digested on you
I'm better than you, I'm better than you, I'm better than you
Just to get the checkered flag I'll put the pressure on you
Put the extra effort on you
Write a motha fuckin letter to you and your editors too, threatin you
Detective check your mail and your messenger to
You can take this verbal slashin that I left as a clue
Execute the type of wickedness the devil approves
Which basically means I can do whatever witchu
I'm a rap music mutant, wit a cool name
Misconstrue fame but I spit butane
Blue flames out giant CO2 tanks
Demagnetize memory banks, enhanced, advanced
One of a kind like modern man's retina scan
Quick as a glance and flickers from kerosene lamps
What you want me to break first your jaw or your grill?
What type of spit you want from me sparkling or steel
Study law, yield draw up my own deals
So the longer they resist me the stronger I feel
Spread the ganglia from Tanzania to the flats of East Anglia
Give up, you can't keep up
The man eater in a wife beater
Spreadin Typhoid Fever through mic receivers with light reverb
Type in the right keywords, I might emerge
Takes a really nice nigga to excite these nerds
Niggas wanna see the gully in me, keep fuckin with me
Never under pressure, I keep the pressure under me
Bun?? Or weed, drop a freestyle on the internet then watch niggas burn the CD
Upload a picture of your mug getting DP'd
I'm one size away from 13, believe it she p'd
I'm the illest and its gonna be that way for eva
Word of mouth is good but a mouth of words is betta nigga
No body gets sicker than the ripper!!!!!!!!!
Canibus’s “Poet Laureate” is a poetic masterpiece that is filled with a level of wordplay and complexity that only a skilled wordsmith such as Canibus could produce. The first stanza is an attack on lesser rappers and industry players who Canibus deems unworthy of being in the same league as him. He promises to extinguish their flames and deflect their attacks with his esoteric weaponry. This attack continues in the second verse where he takes aim at unnamed rappers who he claims dissed him first. He claims to be one of the top five rappers in the game and that the top four don't even look in the mirror anymore.
The third verse dabbles in mysticism with Canibus claiming to be able to break into people’s minds and hotwire their skulls with his words. He boldly attacks African slave traders who sold out their people to foreign powers and forced black men to pay taxes. The fourth verse starts with a boast by Canibus that a hundred bars is not impressive to him and dares anyone to step to him intelligently. The verse also touches on his unique style and rhyming prowess, his ability to spread his message globally, and the fact that he is unaffected by pressure.
Overall, “Poet Laureate” is a rap epic that displays Canibus’ unparalleled wordplay and ability to deliver verbose rhymes with max-precision.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, Houston to Earth
Greetings from Canibus, connecting Houston to Earth
Watch the ripper crucify you with verse
Witness the lyrical domination of Canibus as he skillfully delivers his verses
My urethra to ya uvula, quenches your thirst
Canibus's powerful words satisfy your hunger for meaningful and impactful music
Put your flames out with dry desert dirt where leopards lurk
Canibus extinguishes your fiery presence with his raw and unpredictable style, revealing the hidden dangers that lie within
Lock your soul down with an esoteric weapon search
Canibus uses his profound and mysterious knowledge to captivate your soul and keep it bound to his music
Strap a bomb to one of your labels record clerks
Metaphorically, Canibus threatens to unleash explosive music through his association with record labels
And activate it as soon as they get to work
Once the record labels start promoting his music, the true impact and power of Canibus's talent will be revealed
Ring the alarm, red alert, nigga it gets worse
Be prepared for the intense and escalating intensity of Canibus's music
Bypass security networks with select words
Canibus cleverly maneuvers past the traditional barriers and restrictions of the music industry by carefully choosing his words
Megahertz make nebulas reverse till your head burst
The immense energy and frequency of Canibus's music can alter your perception and even overwhelm your senses
Call the press first and ask them who got the best verse
Canibus challenges the media to recognize and acknowledge his unmatched lyrical prowess
Give me the respect I deserve
Canibus demands the recognition and admiration he rightfully deserves for his exceptional talent
If you are what you eat, it's obvious I can't eat what I'm worth
Canibus metaphorically expresses that his artistic value and worth cannot be consumed or diminished by others
Y'all niggas eat pussy and burp
Canibus criticizes others in the industry for their lack of depth and substance in their music, comparing it to indulging in shallow pleasures
The other half of y'all suck dick till your jaws and ya neck hurt
Canibus further criticizes the lack of authenticity and genuine artistry in the industry by highlighting the performers who are willing to compromise their integrity for success
When you address me nigga end your sentence with sir
Canibus demands respect and acknowledgement of his superiority, expecting others to address him with deference
Critics went beszerk they ain't even heard my best work
Despite facing criticism and judgment, Canibus asserts that his true masterpiece has yet to be unveiled, leaving his critics in anticipation
See I broke into the mind by
Canibus proudly declares his ability to access and captivate the minds of his listeners
Quietly goin by their eardrum walls and hotwired they skulls
Canibus subtly infiltrates the minds of his audience through their ears, stimulating their thoughts and perceptions
Yeah I earned the name Canibus, but what did it cost?
Canibus reflects on the significance and value of his stage name, questioning the sacrifices he had to make to achieve his status
Battle rappers nothing but a serendipitous whore
Canibus dismisses battle rappers as mere chance encounters lacking true substance or depth
Niggas probably like, what da fuck he dissin him for?
Canibus acknowledges the confusion and surprise of his critics, questioning their understanding of his intentions
Yeah he dissed me first but you was never informed
Canibus justifies his retaliation to those who criticize him, implying that they lack complete understanding of the situation
I'm one of the top five nigga, my shit is tight nigga
Canibus proudly claims his position among the top five artists, emphasizing the quality and excellence of his music
You heard it right nigga, I rock mics nigga
Canibus reaffirms his exceptional talent and ability to dominate the microphone in his performances
But the limelight isn't where I belong
Canibus expresses his discomfort with fame and mainstream attention, suggesting that his true place is outside of the spotlight
The top four don't even look in the mirror no more
Canibus suggests that the top four artists in the industry have become disconnected from their true selves and their original motivations
If they did I'd be in the mirror looking back at em, ready to grab them
Canibus asserts that if those top artists truly reflected on themselves, they would see him in the mirror, prepared to challenge and surpass them
Kidnap them, and put them on my album
Metaphorically, Canibus threatens to surpass and overshadow the top artists by incorporating them into his music and outshining their contributions
I rip jackers, Rip the time space fabric
Canibus declares his ability to dismantle and disrupt the fabric of time and space, overpowering those who try to copy or steal his style
Loop the future with the past tense looking for patterns
Canibus explores the connections between the past and future, seeking meaningful patterns and insights to shape his artistic vision
Eradicate Africans that sold Africans to Saxons
Canibus condemns the historical exploitation and betrayal of Africans by their own people, highlighting the enduring consequences of such actions
And forced black men to pay taxes
Canibus denounces the oppressive systems that have burdened black men throughout history, particularly through taxation
Attack a wack bitch with counter tactics
Canibus aggressively confronts and defeats inferior artists with strategic and clever maneuvers
Split your bullet proof chases in half with a rapid gatling
Canibus effortlessly penetrates even the strongest defenses with his unstoppable and rapid-fire lyrical assault
Keep firing at cha till you trapped in
Canibus relentlessly continues his attack until his opponents are completely cornered and trapped
Now come back and scramble for helicopter extractions
Metaphorically, Canibus leaves his defeated foes scrambling and searching for a way to escape the aftermath of their confrontation
While I'm back and forth back braggin
Canibus confidently boasts about his victories and achievements while effortlessly maneuvering through different contexts and situations
How I tortured them faggots and stabbed them with rip the jacker daggers
Canibus describes his brutal and unrelenting verbal attacks on his adversaries, symbolized by stabbing them with his sharp and impactful lyrics
Slay dragons with old passages from black magic manuscripts
Canibus metaphorically defeats his enemies and overcomes challenges using ancient and powerful knowledge from obscure origins
I found in the cabinet written in Arabic
Canibus discovers hidden wisdom and secrets in the depths of his own mind, expressed through profound and mysterious Arabic writings
Translate to characters one by one, like Arafat tarot cards suggest
Canibus meticulously deciphers the Arabic text, channeling the wisdom and guidance of Arafat tarot cards to gain insights and inspiration
I make terrorist threats through your stereo sets
Canibus metaphorically terrorizes and intimidates his listeners with his potent and provocative lyrics delivered through their stereo systems
Various anthrax carriers sendin serin to the press
Canibus metaphorically releases harmful and toxic ideas and messages to the media, challenging their integrity and agenda
At an imaginary address, Cani's the best
In an abstract and symbolic space, Canibus claims his dominance and superiority as the best in the game
Untraceable, your pictures unpaintable, canvas that's wet
Canibus's impact and influence cannot be erased or diminished; his presence is like a wet canvas waiting to be painted with his artistic genius
Let me dry you of wit some of this fire I spit
Canibus offers to enlighten and challenge the listener with his intense and fiery wordplay
26 years old nigga look how I spit
Canibus proudly reflects on his profound talent and skill, emphasizing his young age as a testament to his exceptional abilities
A microphone fiend since I was like fourteen
Canibus has had an insatiable passion for the microphone and the art of rhyming since his early teenage years
My Cuban uncle used to sell cocaine, OK?
Canibus briefly references his family background, particularly his Cuban uncle's involvement in the drug trade, as a glimpse into his past experiences
I'm reloaded, you fuckin wit the wrong emcee
Canibus warns his adversaries that they have underestimated and made a mistake by engaging with him, implying that he is fully prepared and armed with his formidable skills
Crudes felt your cold disease to the whole industry
Canibus exposes the toxic influence and negative impact of others in the music industry, describing them as carriers of a detrimental affliction
Potent as Hennessey that was distilled in Tennessee
Canibus compares his lyrical potency and strength to the powerful and renowned liquor, Hennessey, produced in Tennessee
One shot scrambles your memory indefinitely
Canibus suggests that a single encounter with his music can leave a lasting and unforgettable impact on the listener's memory
Nowadays a hundred bars ain't impressive to me
Canibus sets a high standard for lyrical excellence, implying that a hundred bars of mediocre rhymes no longer impress him
You stepping to me nigga do it intelligently
Canibus challenges those who dare to confront him to approach him with intelligence, creativity, and skill
You wanna battle or you wanna fuckin wrestle wit me
Canibus questions the true intentions and abilities of those who claim to challenge him, suggesting that they may not be prepared for a true battle of wit and skill
You ain't better than me, you just got an obsession wit me
Canibus dismisses the claims of superiority from his rivals, attributing their fixation on him as the source of their misguided confidence
Canibus hybrid, the cake icing of rhyminingness
Canibus describes himself as a unique and exceptional blend of different styles and influences, contributing to his exceptional rhyming abilities
As I grow older I get colder like the declining
Canibus acknowledges his changing mentality and mindset as he matures, comparing it to the chilling effect of declining temperatures
Climate of earth's environment, I'm entirely tireless
Despite the challenges and changing conditions of the world, Canibus remains relentless and unwavering in his dedication and passion for his craft
Rhymes come from my higherness of wireless dialect
Canibus attributes his creative and unique rhymes to the elevated and transcendent state of his wireless communication with the world
Scientist on cyber speed design my specs
Canibus humorously suggests that his unique and exceptional abilities are a result of scientific experimentation and development
Astral project, therein height in secs, chakras connect
Canibus metaphorically traverses the astral plane, reaching new heights of consciousness and spiritual connection, allowing his inner energy centers to unite
Doctors inspect what they can't possibly interpret yet
Canibus highlights the limitations of traditional experts and professionals to fully understand and comprehend his artistic genius
That's why they revert to threats
Unable to grasp the full depth and complexity of Canibus's talent, critics often resort to threats and intimidation
They curse and throw fits
Critics express their frustration and anger by resorting to curses and tantrums when confronted with Canibus's superior skills
They like immature earth cadets, looking like Captain Kirk in a dress
Canibus ridicules critics for their immaturity and inability to appreciate his unique style, likening them to inexperienced cadets with questionable fashion choices
Lyrically I step on you, rip on you, then I defecate what I just digested on you
Canibus figuratively tramples, criticizes, and humiliates his opponents with his powerful lyrics, metaphorically leaving them covered in his own intellectual waste
I'm better than you, I'm better than you, I'm better than you
Canibus confidently asserts his superior talent and skills over his competitors, repeating his message of superiority
Just to get the checkered flag I'll put the pressure on you
Canibus will relentlessly push his adversaries and competitors to their limits in order to emerge as the ultimate winner, symbolized by the checkered flag in racing
Put the extra effort on you
Canibus will go above and beyond to outshine and outperform his rivals, putting in the extra effort to secure his victory
Write a motha fuckin letter to you and your editors too, threatin you
Canibus challenges the media and critics by directly addressing them with a strongly worded letter, threatening to expose their biases and misconceptions
Detective check your mail and your messenger to
Canibus signals that the letter he has written will arrive in various forms, intensifying the scrutiny and investigation of his critics
You can take this verbal slashin that I left as a clue
Canibus offers the verbal lashing he has delivered as a hint or clue for his adversaries to reflect upon and learn from
Execute the type of wickedness the devil approves
Canibus expresses his willingness to engage in morally questionable acts or controversial tactics in order to achieve his goals and defeat his enemies
Which basically means I can do whatever witchu
Canibus asserts his dominance and power, implying that he has the ability to control and manipulate those who cross his path
I'm a rap music mutant, wit a cool name
Canibus describes himself as a unique and extraordinary figure in the rap music industry, defined by his distinct and memorable name
Misconstrue fame but I spit butane
Canibus challenges the misinterpretation of his fame, emphasizing that his impact and presence in the industry is explosive and powerful, comparing it to the combustion of butane
Blue flames out giant CO2 tanks
Canibus's lyrical prowess and intensity can be likened to the powerful blue flames emitted from large CO2 tanks, symbolizing his impact and influence
Demagnetize memory banks, enhanced, advanced
Canibus disrupts and reconfigures the memories and perceptions of his listeners, enhancing and advancing their understanding of his artistry
One of a kind like modern man's retina scan
Canibus compares himself to a unique and irreplaceable feature, similar to the retina scan used in modern technology for identification
Quick as a glance and flickers from kerosene lamps
Canibus's presence and impact are swift and sudden, akin to the quick glances and flickers of light from old-fashioned kerosene lamps
What you want me to break first your jaw or your grill?
Canibus challenges his opponents to decide which part of their physical integrity they would like him to break first, highlighting his aggressive and confrontational nature
What type of spit you want from me sparkling or steel
Canibus offers a choice to his adversaries regarding the nature and intensity of his lyrical assault, asking if they prefer a more dazzling and captivating style or a harsh and unyielding delivery
Study law, yield draw up my own deals
Canibus informs his adversaries that he is well-versed in legal matters, enabling him to create his own advantageous deals and contracts
So the longer they resist me the stronger I feel
Canibus reveals that the resistance and opposition he faces only strengthen his determination and confidence, fueling his passion and resolve
Spread the ganglia from Tanzania to the flats of East Anglia
Canibus expands his influence and impact from the African continent to the remote and less renowned regions of East Anglia, symbolizing his global reach
Give up, you can't keep up
Canibus tells his adversaries to surrender, as they cannot match his skills, speed, and intellectual prowess
The man eater in a wife beater
Canibus describes himself as a powerful and dominant force, ready to consume and conquer his opponents, likening his appearance to wearing a wife beater undershirt
Spreadin Typhoid Fever through mic receivers with light reverb
Canibus infects and influences his listeners through their microphones, transmitting the contagious and powerful impact of his words with echoing effects
Type in the right keywords, I might emerge
Canibus suggests that by accurately and carefully selecting the right keywords, he can appear and make a significant impact in any situation or search
Takes a really nice nigga to excite these nerds
Canibus acknowledges that it requires exceptional talent and charisma to captivate and excite his dedicated fanbase, often perceived as knowledgeable and passionate nerds
Niggas wanna see the gully in me, keep fuckin with me
Canibus challenges those who want to witness his raw and unfiltered essence to continue engaging and provoking him
Never under pressure, I keep the pressure under me
Canibus asserts that he remains calm and composed, handling pressure and adversity with ease, always maintaining control and dominance
Bun?? Or weed, drop a freestyle on the internet then watch niggas burn the CD
Canibus alludes to the controversy surrounding his freestyle battle, where he delivered impromptu rhymes while under the influence of marijuana, leading to extreme reactions and discussions among his audience
Upload a picture of your mug getting DP'd
Canibus playfully suggests that his adversaries should share humiliating images of themselves getting defeated and dominated, metaphorically referring to double penetration
I'm one size away from 13, believe it she p'd
Canibus suggests that he is one level above other artists, akin to being one size higher than a popular shoe size, asserting himself as superior
I'm the illest and its gonna be that way for eva
Canibus confidently declares his status as the best and most skilled rapper, asserting that his position will remain unchallenged forever
Word of mouth is good but a mouth of words is betta nigga
Canibus acknowledges the power of word-of-mouth recommendations, but he emphasizes that his own words and skills are even more impactful and influential
No body gets sicker than the ripper!!!!!!!!!
Canibus claims that nobody can match his intensity, skill, and ability to deliver sick and captivating verses
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@frogmasterhoppin
Here's my wisdom... lol 🤣
WISDOM
_________
I'm Bout That Weed And Indo
And Getting In Though
With More Game Than Nintendo
pasta fettuccine alfredo
Homemade, Not Prego
Never Frozen
Let It Go
Wanna Build A Snow Man,
Van Gogh?
Tripple Six
Goddamn It Son Of A Bitch
2 Balls And A Dick
Come To The Future
You Aight Shit
Mirrors, Errors, And Scissors
Oh My
Can't You Hear Satan Cry?
And You Thought He Was The Father Of Lies
Here's Some Words Of Advice
You Need To Study The Wise
The Who The What The How And The Why
Father, Son, Holy Ghost It's No Lie
In A Blink Of An Eye
If Your Seduced By Suicide
But Wait There's More
Jesus Christ And The Crown Of Thorns
Into This Life Were Born
Wanting To Sleep
And Dream Some More
Trying To Pay Reason A Chance
Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth(BIBLE)
Is What I Packed...
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Writer
Ryan K Pendley
@kevinshell8392
Call me corny, weird, goofy or a nerd but this song brought tears in my eyes when I listened to it!!!!! I have never heard bars spit with so much precision, purpose, focus, and passion in my life!!!!! This is in my opinion a masterpiece!!! Why this man isn’t getting recognized not for record sells but for being a lyrical genius is beyond ridiculous!!!!! Praise him while he’s here!
@thisisanewusername4662
you're not alone
@emperorxenu519
Brother, with all love to Canibus the whole reason he never really caught on is because he specifically lacked purpose. There is never any point to a Canibus track. I love what the man does, but the reason it never took off isn't a whole mystery or anything. His work is all form no content.
@johnlflack5188
@@emperorxenu519wrong he didn't have the popularity like ll or em
@riscr2276
He's like if DMX went to MIT
@Mize2dx
The Blackball is real fam...They won't even say his name...Peep " Dead by Design "
@hiphophead4891
I make no joke when I say this. This might actually be the greatest rap song ever created
@romancer1j1
One of definitely
@jasoncarter9920
CANIBUS FOREVER❗️
@razzley
easily top 10