Illest Motherfucker Alive
Jay-Z f/Kanye West Lyrics

1985 white Lamborghini countach, two of 'em I need a slow motion video right now 'Cause I'm moving in slow motion, slow motion Feelin' like Hype Williams shooting a nigga Shooting a nigga, hey hey hey I need a slow motion video right now ay ay
Jay-Z is moving so slow that he feels like he needs a slow motion video of himself. He compares himself to Hype Williams shooting a video in which he captures the dramatic slow-motion footage of a person being shot. Jay-Z demands an actual slow-motion video recording of his life right now.

Damn baby pussy can't be your only hustle Unless you bad as Naomi Russell I mean a lot of niggas got money So basically, Russell ain't the only Russell Russell brand, Russell crow Zero zero zero zero, a whole lot of 0's What you after, actor money? You in line behind currency, yeah you after money
Jay-Z asserts that relying on sex work alone as a means of income is insufficient. He makes a reference to Naomi Russell’s pornographic career but states that there are various other ways to make money. Hence, just like how there are many Russells, there are many forms of making money other than sex work. Jay-Z advises his listeners to pursue other forms of income if they want to be successful, as he believes that the pursuit of wealth is the ultimate goal in life.

Bullet proof condom when I'm in these hoes Got staples on my dick (why) fuckin' centerfolds And I swear to god they so cold Got a nigga in Miami wearing winter clothes I got my fur on feelin' like Jerome She got her fur too, we get our his and her on Don't look at the jewelry, or get your blur on Too close, you comatose so dope you overdose Get back, you over close Oh no, the hood was strugglin' But then I blessed them with that polo Niggas was making music and then my first solo Collo Drolo sponsored by Manolo She got Zeppi Notos ready for some photos Yeah and I'm cold bitch, please try to keep the door closed Lanvin thousand dollar tee with no logos Let me show you what I see when my eyes closed
Jay-Z brags about his sex life with models and how he uses a bullet proof condom during sexual encounters. He also describes how he and his partner are fashionably coordinated. He warns people to keep their distance from him as his success is daunting to many. Furthermore, he raps about his contribution to the fashion industry by starting the Polo trend in his hood and by sponsoring designer shoes. Jay-Z boasts about his clothing brand in which an expensive and logo-free t-shirt is a staple. He challenges people to see the way he visualizes the world when his eyes are closed.

Take it how you want til a nigga dead (Til then I'm the illest motherfucer alive) Whole world aiming at a nigga head (Because I'm the illest motherfucker alive)
Jay-Z proclaims himself as the best rapper alive and he is aware that his competitors do not like him. His acknowledgment of the world aiming at his head is evidence of his envious competitors who are trying to take him down.

Yeah yeah uh huh hold up King Hov, I'm exactly what the fuck you think Eleven in a row, Bill Russell rings, Michael Jordan swag Y'all think Michael Jordan bad Nigga I got a 5 more rings than Michael Jordan had Elvis has left the building now I'm on the Beatles ass Niggas hear watch the throne, Yeah it's like the Beatles back Bey' Bey' my yoko ono, Rih' Rih' complete the family Imagine how that's gon' look front row at the Grammys Fuck your awards like Eddie Morphy's couch The Roc is in the building we should have stayed in the house I don't even know what we doing here Seems to me a complete waste of gear Just a fuckin' waste of time, a complete waste of bottles Niggas fashion is weak, they be wastin' all the models Got the oversized Rolley let me show the how to do it When I say it then you see, it ain't only in the music Basquiats, Warhols serving as my muses My house like a museum, so I see 'em when I'm peeing Usually you have this much taste you European That's the end of that way of thinking, nigga never again Know when to leave when the heat is coming, I learned that This is where De Niro would be if he ain't turn back Fuck Sosa, this Hova this is real life This is what the ending of Scarface should feel like
Jay-Z lays out his impressive accomplishments while referring to himself as King Hov. He compares his legendary success in rap to that of basketball icon, Bill Russell who has won numerous championships, and Michael Jordan who is considered the greatest basketball player of all time. He goes after the Beatles, who he considers his competition. Jay-Z says he doesn't care much for awards because he feels they are a waste of time and resources. Instead, he shows off his expensive fashion and art as inspiration for his music. He notes that while he's a successful artist, he also has a passion for the arts, which helped him to hone his craft. Finally, Jay-Z talks about the importance of knowing what your limit is and when it's time to walk away from a situation that's no longer serving you.