Grant Kirkhope, the composer behind many classic games including Donkey Kong 64, has explained why he wasn't credited in The Super Mario Bros. Movie for the use of the infamous DK Rap.

Although I loved Donkey Kong 64 when I first got it for the N64, and spent a lot of hours in the multiplayer arena, there's no denying that the game hasn't aged as well as its contemporaries ...

People are also clamoring for Donkey Kong 64. But that Rare-developed title also hasn't come to the subscription service. Many other Rare games are now on Switch Online after this year.

Movie for the inclusion of his DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64. Back in 2023 after the film's release, Kirkhope shared his frustration on social media, calling the decision "fucking depressing".

Donkey Kong 64 composer shares why Nintendo didn't credit him in the Super Mario Bros. Movie for the DK rap—it owns the song, and didn't want to News By Harvey Randall published 29 April 2025 ...

This is the first game of its type since Donkey Kong 64 hit the Nintendo 64 all the way back in 1999. It’s called Donkey Kong Bananza and launches exclusively for the Switch 2 on July 17 ...