"Lyin' King" is the first single released from Nine's second album, ''

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''. It was released on July 23, 1996 and was produced by Rob Lewis. "Lyin' King" was Nine's final charting single, making it to three different Billboard charts, including 35 on the

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. The song is an indirect diss aimed at rappers who were trying to capitalize on the popular

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at the time.

Music video

The official

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for the song was directed by

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Single track listing

A-Side

#"Lyin' King" (Clean Version) #"Lyin' King" (Album Version) #"Lyin' King" (Catch The Beat Instrumental)

B-Side

#"Industry Party" #"Industry Party" (Instrumental) #"Lyin' King" (Instrumental) #"Lyin' King" (Acapella)

Charts

References

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