About
Eli Porter is an amateur rapper who is best known for his performance in a high school rap battle that became a hit on YouTube. Several video remixes and image macros were inspired by his odd lyrics and mannerisms. It has been speculated that he is mentally retarded, but he has publicly denied this accusation.1
Origin
In 2003, Eli appeared on the Chamblee High School freestyle rap program “Iron Mic” to engage in a rap battle against fellow amateur rapper “Envy”. Eli’s stunned expressions, lyrics like “I’m the best mayne- I diiid it”, and long pauses made Eli’s performance rather memorable. The battle ended in a 2-1 decision resulting in a win for Envy.
Lyrics
Yo, I got one question man, tell me who next,
This nigga salt like the nigga done get it the best,
See I’m the best maaaayne, I did it.
(Longest Pause Ever)
Yeah, I’m a let you know who the best, by the hour,
He’s like Rosie O’Donnell at a bisexual bridal shower,
It ain’t nothing to me man, I keep it fo’ real,
Look at his dental man, with… dent on the grill,
See, I’m the best, I told you that, this dude like that,
He ran then from the cat, no, I messed up,
But I’m a stay on top they told me man,
But you know man, I’m never gon’ flop, look at this dude,
He need to stay in the shade, ain’t no wonder why he came out,
He already in the gay parade, I told you man, I got you,
Roasted like ever you dont know, but my rhymes,
They straight up clever, so you step down, off the pedastle.
I’m the best mayne, you need to go.. to the fuckin’ dental.
I said “friggin,” yo.
Spread
The video wasn’t uploaded to YouTube until November 27th, 2007, and saw a steady increase in views since April of 2008.
Search
Google insights results conforms to the YouTube view counts with a sharp rise in search queries from April 2008.
Documentary
A documentary about Eli called “People’s Champion” by Walker Warren & Trent Babbington is set to be released in early July 2. The first 5 minutes of Part 1 are currently available on YouTube, and additional videos can be seen on the Facebook page.3
Mixtape
Eli has a mixtape available for download called No Pen No Pad, made in collaboration with DJ Krispy Kreme.
Eli Porter is in the building. Eli Porter one of the best artists in the streets right now.Word play is stupid. He is not retarded he is stupid with the flow.4
External References
1 YouTube – The Real Eli Porter / 7/13/2010
2 People’s Champion Official Website
3 Facebook – People’s Champion Documentary
4 DatPiff – Eli Porter No Pen No Pad