Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros

During a mugging in New York City, Bret and Jemaine attempt to intimidate their attackers by launching into a gangsta rap battle as their alter egos: Bret as the Rhymenoceros and Jemaine as the Hiphopopotamus. Their verses parody hip-hop clichés — boasting about rhyming skills, sexual prowess, and street credibility — while constantly undercutting themselves with hilariously tame or nonsensical lines (e.g., 'There ain't no party like my Nana's tea party'). Jemaine's freestyle section devolves into him just describing a picture of New York before admitting he's lost confidence. The performance is filmed in classic hip-hop music video style with low camera angles and rapid movement. The song also appeared on the HBO One Night Stand live special (2005) and reached #67 on the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2008.

The song first appeared on the HBO One Night Stand live special in 2005 before being adapted for Season 1, Episode 3 of the Flight of the Conchords TV series ('Mugged', aired July 1, 2007). The YouTube upload is from the Flight of the Conchords channel and has over 3.7 million views. Ranked #67 on the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2008. Widely regarded as one of the duo's signature songs.