His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
Don't Pay 4 It
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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Man I'm too playa for that
Too many bitches in the world right now
That'll fuck around and pray for that
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
I don't pay for no pussy
I won't pay for no pussy
And I ain't buyin' no Gucci
I'm a motherfucking G
And I should make these bitches pay me
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
Hell naw man I'm too throwed
Niggas stay getting shows
Make a lot of money, never trick to these hoes
Pay for that, not me, no hell
Y'all the one that bring the c-notes out
This is K.O.D., now they wait on me
'Cause if I do not arrive, there wouldn't be no showers
Wale, Wale
Hear you talking, but I cannot stay
Chicks evolve, but they cannot stay
I spit the raw, I leave a gay bitch, late
Turn your date to a lake, turn your 8 to a great
Turn a nine to a damn! Without paying for the date
Throw the bait, ain't no John
You done broke the safe just to get those broads
You been playing the Uno but you getting no drawers
And I poke her face and let her hold no cards
I ain't even tripping, or paying these women
Got plenty fish in that ocean and my rod game is so vicious
And my ? was 450, can I used the whip to 550
Now I 62 cause I get the loot, and she's gon' kiss the ring but no wedding
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
Man I'm too playa for that
Too many bitches in the world right now
That'll fuck around and pray for that
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
I don't pay for no pussy
I won't pay for no pussy
And I ain't buyin' no Gucci
Say I ain't trying to pay for it
I'm a motherfucking G
And I should make these bitches pay me
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
Hell naw man I'm too throwed
Niggas stay getting shows
Make a lot of money, never trick to these hoes
Clap that ass, bitch, turn up
Nigga kill the pussy, call it murder
Swerve in the Murcielago
Me without a foreign car, man that's unheard of
In the Maybach, king with my feet up
Curtains drawn, bitch scream when you see us
?
2500 for the sneakers, dope ass nigga, no beeper
I was 16 with a Beamer
Glock with the watch on Aquafina
Niggas going, hyena
Getting pussy posted up at the deener
Now we pull up, post in Medinas
With light-skinned bitch like Gina
Aston, Martin
Man I'm motherfucking cold like Kesha
Stop signs, Simon says
We don't give a fuck, we run them
Like Tommy Young, been barely men
Man broke niggas, we don't live with them
I don't fuck around, I just fuck her friends
Got eagle doors on that brand new Benz
And a threesome with two twenty twins
I'm rich, bitch
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
Man I'm too playa for that
Too many bitches in the world right now
That'll fuck around and pray for that
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
I don't pay for no pussy
I won't pay for no pussy
And I ain't buyin' no Gucci
Say I ain't trying to pay for it
I'm a motherfucking G
And I should make these bitches pay me
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
Bitch I'm Mack Maine
Trick what? Lace who?
Baby girl, that ain't what Maine do
Before I chase you, I replace you
Before I break you off, I'mma break you
Matter of fact, fuck you
Got a hundred chicks on my tour bus
Asian chicks, they adore us
I'm feeling like the nigga on the chorus
(Got this drank in my cup, and I'm 'bout to roll up)
Man this bitch talking too much, dawg
(I done came down, hold up)
Heard a nigga say pimping was dead
I showed them my watch and corrected them quick like, "Nah, niggas you're scared"
Now go get you some bread
See it's money over bitches, and bread over bed
Tell a bitch that I know Khaled, and she take it to the head
Shit, one go to store for me
Got another one that's trying to ho for me
Hopefully, she bring more hoes to me
And reverse the game and make em bring dough to me
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
Man I'm too playa for that
Too many bitches in the world right now
That'll fuck around and pray for that
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
I don't pay for no pussy
I won't pay for no pussy
And I ain't buyin' no Gucci
Say I ain't trying to pay for it
I'm a motherfucking G
And I should make these bitches pay me
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
Hell naw man I'm too throwed
Niggas stay getting shows
Make a lot of money, never trick to these hoes
The song Don't Pay 4 It by DJ Khaled and featuring Wale, Tyga, Mack Maine, and Kirko Bangz is about the male perspective on not paying for sex or paying for extravagant things for women. The lyrics talk about the abundance of women in the world and how some are willing to have sexual relations without requiring monetary compensation. The artists boast about their wealth and success, claiming that they are too "throwed" to pay for women or buy expensive goods for them. Additionally, they emphasize their power as men, suggesting that women should be paying them instead.
The song is critical of the traditional gender roles and stereotypes around payment for sexual favors. It tries to call out the idea that men have to spend money to impress or get sexual favors from women. Instead, it presents the idea that relationships should be equal and that people should not have to pay for love or sex.
Interestingly, the song features contradicting lyrical themes. While the artists claim they never pay for sex, the chorus says they "ain't buyin' no Gucci," which seems to imply that they do buy expensive goods for women as a way to gain their affection. Nonetheless, the song highlights the balance of power within relationships and how money should not factor into them.
Line by Line Meaning
Say I ain't trying to pay, for it
I refuse to pay for sexual services
Man I'm too playa for that
I am too cool to pay for sex
Too many bitches in the world right now
I have plenty of women available to me
That'll fuck around and pray for that
Some women are desperate enough to offer sex for free
I don't pay for no pussy
I do not exchange money for sex
I won't pay for no pussy
I refuse to pay for sex
And I ain't buyin' no Gucci
I am not spending money on luxury items either
Say I ain't trying to pay for it
I am adamant about not paying for sex
I'm a motherfucking G
I am a gangster, a badass
And I should make these bitches pay me
I should be the one getting paid for my company
Hell naw man I'm too throwed
No way, I am too high, too intoxicated
Niggas stay getting shows
I am constantly booked and making money
Make a lot of money, never trick to these hoes
I earn a lot of money and do not spend it on women
Pay for that, not me, no hell
I will not pay for sex, no way
Y'all the one that bring the c-notes out
Other people are the ones who spend money on sex
This is K.O.D., now they wait on me
This is King of Diamonds, a strip club, and I am a VIP here
'Cause if I do not arrive, there wouldn't be no showers
Without me, there would be no money to be made
Wale, Wale
Referring to himself in the third person
Hear you talking, but I cannot stay
I hear what you are saying, but I cannot stay in this conversation
Chicks evolve, but they cannot stay
Women come and go in my life
I spit the raw, I leave a gay bitch, late
My rapping is raw and explicit, I do not tolerate disloyalty
Turn your date to a lake, turn your 8 to a great
I can make your night unforgettable, your mediocre date will become great
Turn a nine to a damn! Without paying for the date
I can make any woman feel like a perfect ten without wine and dine
Throw the bait, ain't no John
I lure in women without money, I am not a customer
You done broke the safe just to get those broads
You spent all your money and took risks to attract women
You been playing the Uno but you getting no drawers
You are trying too hard to impress girls but not getting any sexual favors
And I poke her face and let her hold no cards
I am sexually dominant and make her submit to me
I ain't even tripping, or paying these women
I am not bothered or spending money on women
Got plenty fish in that ocean and my rod game is so vicious
I have many options and I am very skilled at attracting women
And my ? was 450, can I used the whip to 550
I bought my car for $450, now it is worth $550
Now I 62 cause I get the loot, and she's gon' kiss the ring but no wedding
I am wealthy and women are attracted to me, but I am not settling down
Clap that ass, bitch, turn up
Dance and get wild
Nigga kill the pussy, call it murder
Have sex with force and domination
Swerve in the Murcielago
Drive a flashy car and show off
Me without a foreign car, man that's unheard of
I always have an expensive, exotic car
In the Maybach, king with my feet up
I am the boss and comfortable in my luxury car
Curtains drawn, bitch scream when you see us
The car is very expensive and impressive
?
Lyric not clear enough to translate
2500 for the sneakers, dope ass nigga, no beeper
I spent a lot on my shoes, I am cool and trendy
I was 16 with a Beamer
I was driving a BMW at a young age
Glock with the watch on Aquafina
I have a handgun and a fancy watch
Niggas going, hyena
Other men are jealous and competitive
Getting pussy posted up at the deener
I attract women easily
Now we pull up, post in Medinas
We go to fancy places and make an entrance
With light-skinned bitch like Gina
I am surrounded by attractive women of different races
Aston, Martin
A reference to the expensive car brand
Man I'm motherfucking cold like Kesha
I am very cool and popular, like the singer Kesha
Stop signs, Simon says
I am in control and make the rules
We don't give a fuck, we run them
We do not care about rules or consequences, we do what we want
Like Tommy Young, been barely men
A reference to professional wrestling, being dominant and powerful
Man broke niggas, we don't live with them
We do not associate with poor or unsuccessful people
I don't fuck around, I just fuck her friends
I only have sex with women to use them for personal gain
Got eagle doors on that brand new Benz
My car is very expensive and impressive
And a threesome with two twenty twins
I have had a three-way sexual encounter with two identical women
I'm rich, bitch
I am wealthy and powerful
Bitch I'm Mack Maine
I am Mack Maine and I have status and power
Trick what? Lace who?
I am not spending money on women
Baby girl, that ain't what Maine do
I am not known for spending money on women
Before I chase you, I replace you
If a woman does not comply with me, I will quickly find someone else
Before I break you off, I'mma break you
Before I have sex with you, I will dominate and control you
Matter of fact, fuck you
In fact, I do not like you
Got a hundred chicks on my tour bus
I have many women who follow me on tour
Asian chicks, they adore us
Asian women are particularly attracted to us
I'm feeling like the nigga on the chorus
I am confident and feeling good about myself
(Got this drank in my cup, and I'm 'bout to roll up)
I am drinking and getting ready to smoke weed
Man this bitch talking too much, dawg
This woman is talking excessively
(I done came down, hold up)
I am slowing down or calming down
Heard a nigga say pimping was dead
Someone said that the art of pimping is outdated or no longer practiced
I showed them my watch and corrected them quick like, "Nah, niggas you're scared"
I showed them my expensive watch and intimidated them into compliance
Now go get you some bread
Now go make some money
See it's money over bitches, and bread over bed
Money is more important than women, and making money is more important than taking a break
Tell a bitch that I know Khaled, and she take it to the head
Bringing up my connections with DJ Khaled impresses women easily
Shit, one go to store for me
I have someone who runs errands for me
Got another one that's trying to ho for me
I have another woman trying to work for me as a prostitute
Hopefully, she bring more hoes to me
I hope she can recruit more women for my personal gain
And reverse the game and make em bring dough to me
I want the power dynamic to shift so that I can be the one receiving money and favors
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLUBOWALE AKINTIMEHIN, ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, KIRK RANDLE, KHALED KHALED, JERMAINE ANTHONY PREYAN, MICHEAL STEVENSON
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