"
Mama Said Knock You Out" is a number-one hit single by
LL Cool J from his
album of the same name. The song famously begins with the line
"Don't call it a comeback/I've been here for years." Before "Mama Said Knock You Out" was released, many people felt that LL Cool J's career was waning; his grandmother, who still believed in his talent, told him to "knock out" all his critics. The song was produced by
Marley Marl with help from
DJ Bobcat along with LL. The single reached number 17 on the
Billboard Hot 100, was certified gold by the
RIAA, and won the
Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. The song takes various shots at
Kool Moe Dee.