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Bat-tunes: 10 dark knight ditties

Bat artist: Lily Allen Bat song: “Guess Who Batman?” Bat description: This chipper, profanity-laced ditty appeared on Allen’s MySpace page. The anger of the lyrics contrast with an almost child-like piano -- something that sounds as if it wouldn'’t be out of place on “Sesame Street.” No references to the caped crusader beyond the title, as Allen is taking direct aim at political conservatives in the cut. Perhaps she views it as a piece of music vigilantism, or maybe it’s just random words that match the initials of the current U.S. president.

Bat artist: Lily Allen

Bat song: “Guess Who Batman?”

Bat description: This chipper, profanity-laced ditty appeared on Allen’s MySpace page. The anger of the lyrics contrast with an almost child-like piano -- something that sounds as if it wouldn’’t be out of place on “Sesame Street.” No references to the caped crusader beyond the title, as Allen is taking direct aim at political conservatives in the cut. Perhaps she views it as a piece of music vigilantism, or maybe it’s just random words that match the initials of the current U.S. president.  (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

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Lupe Fiasco

Bat artist: Lupe Fiasco

Bat song: “Theme Music to a Drive-By”

Bat description: For all those who keep referring to Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” films as the darkest of the bunch, this Lupe Fiasco cut serves as a reminder as to just how colorfully sadistic Tim Burton’s two films were. On this popular mixtape cut, the socially aware geek rapper throws in nods to Bruce Wayne and the Joker, and has them both operating at a level beyond the comprehension of “The Man.” Lupe also brings in one of the signature lines from the 1989 film, the Joker’s haunting “You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?”  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Snoop Dogg

Bat artist: Snoop Dogg

Bat song: “Batman & Robin”

Bat description: If the likes of Eminem and 50 Cent re-appropriated the Batman myth to fit in with their own, Snoop Dogg went a lighter route, crafting a silly but sweet ode to the crime fighter. Again, the ‘60s theme song reappears, but it’s slower, groovier, as Snoop calls back to Alfred to have some Buffalo wings ready when he returns to the manor. And while duty calls, Snoop would clearly rather hang in the Bat Cave with Catwoman. It’s the campy Batman we all know, but far more chill.  (Daniel Berehulak / Getty Images / MTV)

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