The song was released on October 22, 2013 as the lead single from Hopsin's third studio album, Knock Madness.

[1] In the song Hopsin pokes fun at Kendrick Lamar, and disses Kanye West's studio album Yeezus (2013).

[2] Hopsin clarified his statements in an interview with HipHopDX saying he had no ill feelings towards Kendrick Lamar, and that he dissed West due to him really not liking his new music.

[3] On August 18, 2013 Hopsin confirmed in a Facebook status that the lead single off Knock Madness, titled "Hop is Back" would be released in a couple of weeks.

[4] However, the song was delayed with Hopsin later confirming its release in late October 2013 in an interview with AllHipHop.