"4, 3, 2, 1" is a song by Queens rapper LL Cool J featuring Method Man, Redman, Canibus and DMX from LL Cool J's seventh album Phenomenon as the second single.

It was released on December 9, 1997, for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by Erick Sermon.

Let me borrow that", which referenced his tattoo of a microphone on his arm – and which Canibus claimed was his own way of showing the rap veteran respect – and wrote an indirect diss to Canibus: "The symbol on my arm is off limits to challengers / You hold the rusty sword, I swing the Excalibur" And also: "Now let's get back to this mic on my arm / If it ever left my side, it'll transform into a time bomb / You don't wanna borrow that, you wanna idolize / And you don't wanna make me mad, nigga, you wanna socialize."

Before the song was released, LL Cool J asked Canibus to change his lines.

The original version eventually leaked, and fans started to piece the lines together.