Banks has released three mixtapes (Fantasea in 2012, Slay-Z in 2016 and Yung Rapunxel: Pt.II in 2019), one studio album (Broke with Expensive Taste in 2014) and two extended plays (1991 in 2012 and Icy Colors Change in 2018). Her long-delayed second and third studio albums, Fantasea II: The Second Wave and Business & Pleasure, await release. The lead singles from each respective album, "Anna Wintour" and "Black Madonna" were released in April 2018 and June 2020 respectively.
In early 2017, Banks launched her online store, CheapyXO. The site sells spiritual items, artist merchandise from Banks and most notably, original skin-care products. In December 2017, she had her film debut in the musical drama Love Beats Rhymes, receiving positive reviews for her performance as the lead actress in the film.
Throughout her career, Banks' social media presence and outspoken views, especially on U.S. politics and race, have attracted significant controversy, criticism, and media scrutiny. She has developed a reputation for having disputes with public figures on Twitter.
L8R
Azealia Banks Lyrics
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You can get your man took quicker than your hand shook
No frontin', it's about his paper
He a giver, I'm a taker and a fibber and a faker
You gotta spend a lot for this behavior
If it ain't about a dollar, I'm a holler at you later
Yeah, you already know
Never know, and if you don't, it's whatever, yo
(Pay, pay, pay)
Gotta get it, gotta get, I gotta get it
You gotta spend a lot for this behavior
If it ain't about a dollar, I'm a holler at you later
Light skin world, light skin girls
Switching his vanilla cause he likes that swirl, yeah
He like black girls and he love a musician
And fucking with this older nigga, he a fucking magician, son
He tricking off, cause my verse perverse
And jerking off when a bitch rehearse him
When I lift the skirt, your nigga never gotta be coerced
Just squirt and he eats the dessert and that's some real shit
I mean real tits, nice ass, tight twat
Dome fucking up a nigga home, call a bitch S.W.A.T
I get it tighter than a gridlock
Open your face and let a bitch squat
I tell him you should let his bitch watch
Cause she wanna piss, nah
I tell her she could lick this box
Cause I ain't really with that dick-swap
Even if you switch socks
Bitch is fishier than Chip Shop
And he was praying that her shit pop
Every time I say deeper, I get it warmer than a space heater
No ordinary taste either, this that candy
He was tryin' lick it off to see through my panties
I was tryin' kick it, but he was like can he-
Eat a little dinner, want to sit with my family
Nah, there's probably not a lot in this container
If it ain't about a dollar, I'm a holler at you later (ha!)
In Azealia Banks's song L8R, she portrays herself as someone who is all about the money and willing to do whatever it takes to get it. She is with a man who is known for taking out other men quickly and effortlessly. He is all about his paper and Banks is the same way. She admits to being a taker, a fibber, and a faker, which implies that she is manipulative and not to be trusted. She demands a lot of money for her behavior and if someone is not willing to pay up, she will simply say "later."
Banks then talks about how she is attractive to men of different races, namely those who are into "that swirl" with light-skinned girls. She is with an older man who is willing to "trick off" on her because of her perverse lyrics, which turn him on. When she lifts her skirt, there is no forcing or persuasion required as the man is already eager to please her sexually. Banks also mentions how she is not interested in switching partners with other women, as she is only interested in men.
The last lines of the song talk about how Banks is all about the money and if someone is not willing to pay up, she will leave them behind. She mentions how there is probably not much in the container, meaning that she is only interested in people who can offer her a lot of money. The song ultimately represents Banks's persona as a money-hungry, sexually explicit woman who is not afraid to take what she wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, you rocking with with the man crook
Hey, you're hanging out with a guy who is a crook
You can get your man took quicker than your hand shook
He can steal your man from you faster than you can shake his hand
No frontin', it's about his paper
He's not pretending, it's all about his money
He a giver, I'm a taker and a fibber and a faker
He is generous, but I am selfish and I lie and pretend
You gotta spend a lot for this behavior
You have to pay a lot to be with someone who acts like me
If it ain't about a dollar, I'm a holler at you later
If you're not willing to pay, I'm not interested
Yeah, you already know
You should already be aware of this
I get the dough and it's never slow (and it's never slow)
I make money easily and quickly
Never know, and if you don't, it's whatever, yo
It doesn't matter if you don't know
(Pay, pay, pay)
You have to pay to be with me
Gotta get it, gotta get, I gotta get it
I need to make money
Light skin world, light skin girls
People prioritize light-skinned girls
Switching his vanilla cause he likes that swirl, yeah
He's attracted to black girls
He like black girls and he love a musician
He likes black girls who are also musicians
And fucking with this older nigga, he a fucking magician, son
He's having sex with an older guy who is experienced
He tricking off, cause my verse perverse
The older guy is spending money on her because of her vulgar lyrics
And jerking off when a bitch rehearse him
He gets aroused when she rehearses her songs
When I lift the skirt, your nigga never gotta be coerced
When she shows her body, the guy is willing and doesn't need convincing
Just squirt and he eats the dessert and that's some real shit
She can orgasm easily and the guy enjoys it
I mean real tits, nice ass, tight twat
She has a good body
Dome fucking up a nigga home, call a bitch S.W.A.T
She's so good at oral sex that she's causing problems at the guy's house
I get it tighter than a gridlock
Sex with her is very tight
Open your face and let a bitch squat
Get on your knees and let me do what I want
I tell him you should let his bitch watch
She suggests that the guy's girlfriend should watch them have sex
Cause she wanna piss, nah
She wants to be involved
I tell her she could lick this box
She suggests that the girlfriend can perform oral sex on her
Cause I ain't really with that dick-swap
She's not interested in swapping sex partners
Even if you switch socks
Even if you change clothes
Bitch is fishier than Chip Shop
Other women are not as desirable as she is
And he was praying that her shit pop
The guy was hoping that everything would go well sexually
Every time I say deeper, I get it warmer than a space heater
She feels more pleasure every time he goes deeper
No ordinary taste either, this that candy
She's very sweet and desirable
He was tryin' lick it off to see through my panties
The guy is trying to taste her through her underwear
I was tryin' kick it, but he was like can he-
She was trying to hang out, but he just wanted sex
Eat a little dinner, want to sit with my family
He wants to be more involved in her life
Nah, there's probably not a lot in this container
She's probably not interested in a serious relationship
If it ain't about a dollar, I'm a holler at you later (ha!)
If it's not about money, she's not interested
Contributed by Jack S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hans Anggraito
this is one the most efficient rap songs ever. a whole story in a minute and a half, complete with hooks, a melodic bridge, flow, wow!
Lamond Don
Y’all I think he was giving a compliment. So chill
Origami Anivia
@A K who the fuck are you?
Cole Feyett
This! The appreciation in this comment! You know rap!
ayan a
It’s crazy
eavesdropper
@A K loser
Lucy Watson
I still come back to this time and time again. Unbelievable talent, incredible flow, she needs more recognition.
Lana and the diamonds 💎
Are u alive? U still come back?
Karicat Watts
Shes saying some extremely filthy things. All with a sweet voice and a sweet fresh smile and face. Gotta love that. I do
Nitish Gupta 🎧
loved the "gotta love that, i do" XD