Which Donkey Kong game opens with the comedy hip-hop song known as the DK Rap?

The Donkey Kong game that opens with the comedy hip-hop song known as the DK Rap is Donkey Kong 64.

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Donkey Kong 64 begins with the song introducing its five playable Kongs: Donkey, Diddy, Tiny, Lanky, and Chunky. The lyrics humorously describe each character and their abilities.

Rare designer George Andreas wrote and performed the lyrics, while Grant Kirkhope composed the music. The song was officially listed on the soundtrack as “Da Banana Bunch,” although players quickly adopted the better-known “DK Rap” name.

The song is often confused with music from Donkey Konga or later Super Smash Bros. games, where remixed versions appeared. Those releases reused the song, but Donkey Kong 64 is the game whose opening made it famous.