One of the most popular African-American comedians of the late 1990s, TV star turned screen actor Jamie Foxx first became known for his many roles on Keenen Ivory Wayans’ long-running comedy variety show In Living Color. Since then, Foxx has played both raucous and sensitive nice-guy roles in a number of films, and earned particular acclaim for his portrayal of a talented but egotistical quarterback in Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday.
Born Eric Bishop in the small town of Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, Foxx was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. He enjoyed a happy upbringing, going to church every day with his grandparents and excelling at everything from academics to music to football. During his teen years he had his first taste of the entertainment business as his church’s choir director and music director, and also started his own R&B band. Foxx studied music while a student at the U.S. International University in San Diego; it was during his college days that he got his start as a stand-up comedian. Attending a comedy club one night with some friends, he was encouraged to take the stage and perform some impersonations, which proved incredibly popular with the audience. Foxx’s enthusiastic reception led to his decision to move to L.A. and pursue a comedy career. At the age of 22 he was hired for In Living Color, and he subsequently landed a recurring role on Charles Dutton’s sitcom Roc in 1985.
Foxx was ultimately given his own show in 1996; that same year, he appeared in a supporting role in The Truth About Cats and Dogs, which cast him as a friend of Ben Chaplin. He was also featured in the boxing satire The Great White Hype, and the following year he got star billing opposite fellow comedian Tommy Davidson in the poorly received comedy Booty Call. After playing a DJ in Ice Cube’s The Players Club (1998), Foxx earned some of his best reviews to date for his role in Any Given Sunday (1999). He subsequently returned to straight comedy, starring in Antoine Fuqua’s crime comedy Bait as an ex-con trying to mend his ways, and as a man caught in a convenience stored robbery in Held Up.
In 2001, Foxx was given an opportunity to again flex the dramatic chops he displayed in Any Given Sunday with a role as Drew Bundi Brown in Michael Mann’s biopic Ali. Then, after a role in the barely seen 2003 Sylvester Stallone drama Shade, Foxx embarked on his busiest year yet. 2004 saw him star in no fewer than four films, the most noteworthy of them being the thriller Collateral. The tense summer flick not only saw Foxx again under the direction of Mann, but cast on an equal level with Hollywood uber-star Tom Cruise. His turn as a hapless cab driver who is forced into a menacing partnership slowly advancing Foxx’s dramatic screen presence, the role served as proof to many that his talents extended well beyond what many may have suspected. When it was announced shortly thereafter that Foxx would be donning the trademark sunglasses to essay the role of legendary blues pianist Ray Charles in Director Taylor Hackford’s eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxx’s talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charles’ unique style and unmistakable visage that many critics speculated an Oscar nomination may be in calling for the one-time funnyman turned dramatic powerhouse. When the star-studded evening in February did finally arrive and the envelope that would reveal the best actor of 2005 was breathlessly opened, Foxx did indeed take the prize — raising already stratospheric expectations regarding his future career to a fever pitch.
Foxx subverted expectations by capitalizing on his Oscar win with an R&B album that garnered respectable reviews and solid sales. He returned to films in the summer action flop Stealth — in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas — and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendes’ Gulf War film Jarhead. In 2006 he reteamed with Michael Mann, starring as Tubbs in the big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Late in the year, he starred in the much-anticipated adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, opposite fellow actor-musicians hyphenates Eddie Murphy and Beyoncé Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Gold Digger
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
Oh, she's a gold digger
Way over town, that digs on me
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Cutie the bomb, met her at a beauty salon
With a baby Louis Vuitton under her underarm
She said, "I can tell you rock, I can tell by your charm
Far as girls, you got a flock
I can tell by your charm and your arm"
But I'm lookin' for the one, have you seen her?
My psychic told me she'll have a ass like Serena
Trina, Jennifer Lopez, four kids
And I gotta take all they bad ass to ShowBiz?
Okay, get your kids, but then they got their friends
I pulled up in the Benz, they all got up in
We all went to Den and then I had to pay
If you fuckin' with this girl, then you better be paid
You know why? It take too much to touch her
From what I heard she got a baby by Busta
My best friend said she used to fuck with Usher
I don't care what none of y'all say, I still love her
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Eighteen years, eighteen years
She got one of your kids, got you for eighteen years
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
His baby mama car and crib is bigger than his
You will see him on TV any given Sunday
Win the Super Bowl and drive off in a Hyundai
She was supposed to buy your shorty Tyco with your money
She went to the doctor, got lipo with your money
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
Shoulda got that insured, Geico for your money
If you ain't no punk
Holla, "We want prenup! We want prenup!" (Yeah!)
It's somethin' that you need to have
'Cause when she leave yo' ass, she gon' leave with half
Eighteen years, eighteen years
And on the 18th birthday he found out it wasn't his?
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Now, I ain't sayin' you a gold digger, you got needs
You don't want a dude to smoke but he can't buy weed
You go out to eat, he can't pay, y'all can't leave
There's dishes in the back, he gotta roll up his sleeves
But while y'all washin', watch him
He gon' make it to a Benz out of that Datsun
He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes
This week he moppin' floors, next week it's the fries
So stick by his side
I know there's dudes ballin', and yeah, that's nice
And they gonna keep callin' and tryin', but you stay right, girl
And when you get on, he'll leave yo' ass for a white girl
Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Let me hear that back
The song “Gold Digger” by Jamie Foxx is an upbeat, energetic and cautionary tale about a woman who takes advantage of men for their money. The song starts with Foxx describing the gold digger as a “trifling friend indeed” before directly accusing her of being a “gold digger”. He insists that she is only interested in men who have money, stating that “she ain’t messin’ with no broke” guys. He goes on to describe how she takes his money when he is in need and how he eventually has to leave her.
The second verse of the song continues to describe the gold digger, with Foxx using his lyrical ability to paint a vivid picture of her extravagance. He describes her as being beautiful and fashionable, with a baby Louis Vuitton under her arm. However, he goes on to say that he wants to find someone who has qualities beyond just her body or her money. Despite his friends warning him about her, he professes his love for her.
The final verse is a warning to men who find themselves in similar situations with a gold digger. Foxx insists that men should protect their assets by signing a prenup and being careful about whom they give their money to. He ends the song with a repetition of the line “get down girl, go ‘head,” which encourages listeners to dance or move their bodies to the infectious beat.
Line by Line Meaning
She take my money when I'm in need
She takes my money when I'm in a vulnerable state.
Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
She's not a good friend and is untrustworthy.
Oh, she's a gold digger
She's only interested in money and material possessions.
Way over town, that digs on me
She lives far away and is interested in me because of my money.
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
She gives me money, but that doesn't necessarily mean she's a gold digger.
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
However, she refuses to associate with poor individuals.
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
It's time for her to leave and move on.
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Again, it's time for her to go and move on to someone else.
Cutie the bomb, met her at a beauty salon
I met this attractive woman while getting our hair done at a beauty salon.
With a baby Louis Vuitton under her underarm
She had a very expensive Louis Vuitton bag with her.
She said, "I can tell you rock, I can tell by your charm
She complimented me on my style and charisma.
Far as girls, you got a flock
I have many attractive women interested in me.
I can tell by your charm and your arm"
She was also impressed by the expensive jewelry I was wearing.
But I'm lookin' for the one, have you seen her?
I'm searching for that special someone.
My psychic told me she'll have a ass like Serena
My psychic predicted that my special someone will have a body like Serena Williams.
Trina, Jennifer Lopez, four kids
She also has physical attributes similar to Trina and Jennifer Lopez, and has four children.
And I gotta take all they bad ass to ShowBiz?
I need to take care of all of her children and provide for them.
Okay, get your kids, but then they got their friends
We have to deal with her children and also their friends.
I pulled up in the Benz, they all got up in
I arrived in my expensive car and all of them got in.
We all went to Den and then I had to pay
We went to a restaurant and I had to pay for everything.
If you fuckin' with this girl, then you better be paid
If you're going to be involved with her, you need to have a lot of money.
You know why? It take too much to touch her
She's high maintenance and requires a lot of effort and money to be with.
From what I heard she got a baby by Busta
Rumors suggest that she had a child with Busta Rhymes.
My best friend said she used to fuck with Usher
My best friend claims that she used to have a physical relationship with Usher.
I don't care what none of y'all say, I still love her
Despite all of her flaws, I still have feelings for her.
Eighteen years, eighteen years
I'm responsible for taking care of our child for the next eighteen years.
She got one of your kids, got you for eighteen years
She has one of my children and I'm financially obligated to support them for the next eighteen years.
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
I know someone who is also paying child support for one of their children.
His baby mama car and crib is bigger than his
His child's mother has a nicer car and house than he does.
You will see him on TV any given Sunday
You might see him on television on any given Sunday.
Win the Super Bowl and drive off in a Hyundai
Even though he might win the Super Bowl, he still can't afford an expensive car.
She was supposed to buy your shorty Tyco with your money
She was supposed to use my money to buy our child a Tyco toy.
She went to the doctor, got lipo with your money
Instead, she used my money to get liposuction from a doctor.
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
After getting the liposuction, she now looks like Michael Jackson with my money.
Shoulda got that insured, Geico for your money
I should have insured my money so that she couldn't use it for frivolous things.
If you ain't no punk
If you're not a coward or weakling.
Holla, "We want prenup! We want prenup!" (Yeah!)
We need a prenuptial agreement to protect our assets in case of a divorce.
It's somethin' that you need to have
It's a necessary precaution for both parties.
'Cause when she leave yo' ass, she gon' leave with half
If we don't have a prenup, she'll take half of my assets when she leaves me.
And on the 18th birthday he found out it wasn't his?
On our child's 18th birthday, he found out that he might not actually be my biological child.
Now, I ain't sayin' you a gold digger, you got needs
I'm not saying that she's only interested in money, but she does have financial needs.
You don't want a dude to smoke but he can't buy weed
You don't want a man who smokes, but you won't help him buy marijuana.
You go out to eat, he can't pay, y'all can't leave
If he can't afford to pay for dinner, you're both stuck there until someone pays.
There's dishes in the back, he gotta roll up his sleeves
He has to do the dishes in the back if he can't pay for dinner.
But while y'all washin', watch him
While you're doing the dishes, keep an eye on him.
He gon' make it to a Benz out of that Datsun
He's ambitious and wants to turn his inexpensive car into an expensive one.
He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes
He's driven and determined to achieve success.
This week he moppin' floors, next week it's the fries
He's working hard to climb the ladder and move up from menial tasks.
So stick by his side
Stay with him and support him as he works towards his goals.
I know there's dudes ballin', and yeah, that's nice
I know there are wealthy men out there, but money isn't everything.
And they gonna keep callin' and tryin', but you stay right, girl
Wealthy men will continue to pursue her, but she should stay with me.
And when you get on, he'll leave yo' ass for a white girl
If she becomes wealthy, I fear that I will be replaced by a white woman.
Get down girl, go 'head, get down
Let's dance and have a good time before we go our separate ways.
Let me hear that back
Repeat that for me again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye West, Renald J. Richard, Ray Charles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vivienballard391
I am not implying that she is only interested in the financial stability of men; however, it must be said that she avoids relations with impoverished men.
@kalceii9698
XD
@Heyguysitsme554
Lmaoooo
@malachite-6172
what the hell🤣
@ronkledonkanusmoncher564
Now I, being Kanye west, do not wish to create a false narrative that I have somehow hinted at the woman in question being solely interested in her own personal financial gain, but I do wish to elaborate that she does not affiliate with any persons that may be listed as below the poverty line.
@Shadowtopia69
So, thou art implying such a thing after all, sir?
@mothercommunism9739
"Kanye, look at the camera. No, Kanye, over here. Kanye, behind you, Kanye. Kanye, turn around. Kanye, please look at the camera. KANYE!"
@goodthingenthusiast9436
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@IMMASICKKKFUCK
2:53
@chazzyepie8532
That was great