... And Then There Was X
The Shakedown (Skit)
DMX
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
10
End
41
Internal
9
Multi
33
Slant
3
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
Aye aye yo, don't you know X dog
I knew you knew X, Aye I'm gone tell X on you
Aight you can have my jacket,✦ you can have my jacket✦
Yo throw me the watch man throw me the watch
Naw, man don't take my watch from me man
That was, that was a present to me
What nig...
Fuck you!
Ahhh man, aight you can have everything,✦ Ima✦ take my boots off
Ima✦ just take everything✦ off, you can have everything✦
Aye don't you know Ruff Rydas (Yeah I'm a Ruff Ryda)✦
Ima✦ FUCK YOU UP!
(no please please)
And I fucked yo bitch
Aight...
What? [*gunshot*]
Technical Breakdown
6.6
Multisyllabic Rhymes6.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres3.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm6.0
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity5.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control8.5
Performance and control
Computed Score6.61
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse functions as a piece of visceral audio theater rather than a technical lyrical display, utilizing high-intensity performance to build tension that pivots into a simulated violent conclusion.
B
6.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
6
Cadence / Flow
5
Vocabulary
3
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Dynamic vocal shiftingCinematic narrative structureSonic integration of sound effectsAggressive persona projection
Rhyme Architecture: Loose, conversational, and erratic, favoring naturalistic cadence over formal patterns to support the skit format.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"Ima FUCK YOU UP!"
① Physical confrontation and assault.② The immediate threat to the antagonist's safety, serving as the pivot point for the skit's violent resolution.
Commanding vocal presence
Authentic delivery of aggression
Effective pacing in a narrative context
Lack of complex literary devices
Limited technical wordplay
Reliance on performative tropes over lyrical substance