West's second and third studio albums, Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007), both debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, with the latter becoming his most commercially successful to date. Three of his subsequent albums—808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)—were certified triple platinum, while Yeezus (2013) was certified double platinum. Although not as well-received critically as his previous works, Ye (2018), Jesus Is King (2019), and Donda (2021) continued West's streak of consecutive number-one debuts on the Billboard 200. West has also released collaborative albums including Watch the Throne (2011) with Jay-Z, Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 (2024) with Ty Dolla Sign. In fashion design, he has collaborated with Nike, Inc., Louis Vuitton, and Gap Inc. on clothing and footwear, and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas.
One of the world's best-selling music artists with 160 million records sold, West has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint 11th-most of all time and the most awarded for any hip hop artist along with Jay-Z. His other accolades include a Billboard Artist Achievement Award, a joint-record three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. West holds the joint record with Bob Dylan for most albums (four) topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020, with the same publication naming him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media, at award shows, and in public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been topics of media attention. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. In October 2022, he was widely condemned and lost many sponsors and partnerships, including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga, after making a series of antisemitic statements, including denying the Holocaust.
**Bonus Track** Diamonds From Sierra Leone/Album Version
Kanye West Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
They won't leave in the night
Have no fear that they might
Desert me
Diamonds are forever (forever, forever)
Throw your diamonds in the sky if you feel the vibe
Diamonds are forever (forever, forever, forever)
Forever ever? Forever ever? Ever, ever? Ever, ever? Ever, ever? Ever, ever?
Close your eyes and imagine, feel the magic
Vegas on acid,
Seen through Yves St. Laurent glasses
And I've realized that I've arrived, 'cause
It take more than a magazine to kill my Vibe does
He write his own rhymes, so sort of
I think 'em
That mean I forgot better shit than you ever thought up
Damn, is he really that caught up?
I ask if you talkin' bout classics, do my name get brought up?
I remember I couldn't afford a Ford Escort or even a four-track recorder
So its only right that I let the top drop on a drop-top Porsche
Its for yourself that's important
If a stripper named Porscha and you get tips from many men
Then your fat friend her nickname is Minivan
Excuse me,
That's just the Henny, man, I smoke, I drink
I'm supposed to stop I can't because
I was sick about awards
Couldn't nobody cure me
Only playa that got robbed but kept all his jewelry
Alicia Keys tried to talk some sense to them
30 minutes later seems there's no convincing them
What more can you ask for?
The international assholes nah
Who complains about what he is owed?
And throw a tantrum like he is 3 years old
You gotta love it though somebody still speaks from his soul
And wouldn't change by the change, or the game, or the fame,
When he came, in the game, he made his own lane
Now all I need is why'all to pronounce my name
Its Kanye - But some of my plaques - they still say Kane
Got family in the D, Kin-folk from Motown
Back in the Chi - them folks ain't from Motown
Life movin' too fast I need to slow down
Girl ain't give me no ass, ya need to go down
Diamonds are forever (forever, forever)
My father Ben said I need Jesus
So he took me to church and let the water wash over my ceaser
Diamonds are forever (forever, forever)
The preacher said we need leaders
Right then my body got still like a paraplegic
You know who you can call you gotta best believe it
The Roc stand tall and you would never believe it
Take your diamonds and throw 'em up like you bulimic
Yea the beat cold but the flow is anemic
After debris settles and the dust get swept off
Big K pick up where young Hov left off
Right when magazines wrote Kanye West off
I dropped my new shit sound like the best of
A&R's lookin' like "pssh we messed up"
Grammy night, damn right, we got dressed up
Bottle after bottle till we got messed up
In the studio, where really though, yea he next up
People askin' me if I'm gon' give my chain back
That'll be the same day I give the game back
You know the next question dog "Yo, where Dame at?"
This track the Indian dance to bring our reign back
"What's up with you and Jay, man, are why'all OK man?"
They pray for the death of our dynasty like Amen
Are, are, are, right here stands a-man
With the power to make a diamond with his bare hands
Diamonds are forever (forever, forever)
Diamonds are forever (forever, forever, forever)
The song Diamonds From Sierra Leone by Kanye West with the Bonus Track as the Album Version talks about the power of diamonds. Kanye starts by saying that diamonds are forever and that they won't leave in the night, meaning that they have permanence and are not fleeting like emotions. He continues by saying that there is no fear that they might desert him, meaning that there is comfort in knowing that diamonds are valuable and reliable. Kanye then talks about how the Roc, referring to Roc-A-Fella Records, is still alive every time he rhymes, and he urges listeners to throw their diamonds in the sky if they feel the vibe. The chorus repeats the line "diamonds are forever" several times, emphasizing the importance of the gemstones.
Kanye then describes how he feels like he has arrived, comparing the experience to being in Vegas on acid and looking through Yves St. Laurent glasses. He mentions how he writes his own rhymes before claiming that he has forgotten better lyrics than anyone else has ever thought up. Kanye then says that he could not afford a Ford Escort or even a four-track recorder but that it is only right that he now lets the top drop on a drop-top Porsche. He mentions a stripper named Porscha and how her fat friend’s nickname is Minivan, seemingly alluding to an experience he had at a strip club. Kanye then talks about how awards made him sick and how he was robbed, but he kept all his jewelry, referencing a time when he had been robbed at gunpoint. The track ends with Kanye saying that the Roc stands tall and taking diamonds and throwing them up like they are bulimic, showing off their value and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamonds are forever
The value of diamonds never fades away
They won't leave in the night
Diamonds are a permanent possession
Have no fear that they might
There is no need to worry about losing diamonds
Desert me
As diamonds cannot desert the owner
Throw your diamonds in the sky if you feel the vibe
Show your love for diamonds by throwing them up in the air
The Roc is still alive every time I rhyme.
The spirit of Roc-A-Fella Records still lives on through Kanye's music
Close your eyes and imagine, feel the magic
Kanye invites the listener to embrace the imagination and experience the magic of diamonds
Vegas on acid, Seen through Yves St. Laurent glasses
Kanye describes the surreal experience of seeing Las Vegas on drugs and high fashion
And I've realized that I've arrived, 'cause
Kanye has achieved success in his career
It take more than a magazine to kill my Vibe does
Kanye's determination is too strong to be negatively influenced by any publication
He write his own rhymes, so sort of I think 'em
Kanye is proud of his ability to write his own lyrics
That mean I forgot better shit than you ever thought up
Kanye believes that he has forgotten more creative ideas than others have ever thought up
Damn, is he really that caught up?
Kanye acknowledges that he may be perceived as overly focused on his own abilities
I ask if you talkin' bout classics, do my name get brought up?
Kanye wonders if his music is considered timeless and discussed with other classics
I remember I couldn't afford a Ford Escort or even a four-track recorder
Kanye reflects on his past struggles and financial limitations
So its only right that I let the top drop on a drop-top Porsche
Kanye enjoys the fruits of his labor by driving a luxury car
Its for yourself that's important
Kanye believes that personal success and happiness are more important than impressing others with material possessions
If a stripper named Porscha and you get tips from many men
Kanye makes a crude joke about strippers and their nicknames
Then your fat friend her nickname is Minivan
Kanye elaborates on his previous joke by giving a nickname to the stripper's overweight friend
Excuse me, That's just the Henny, man, I smoke, I drink
Kanye blames his crude jokes on being drunk and high
I'm supposed to stop I can't because
Kanye admits that he has difficulty controlling his behavior
Alicia Keys tried to talk some sense to them
Alicia Keys attempted to sway the public's opinion about an issue that did not go as planned
30 minutes later seems there's no convincing them
Despite Alicia Keys' efforts, others were not convinced by her argument
What more can you ask for?
Kanye wonders what else he could possibly offer his fans
The international assholes nah
Kanye refers to himself and others as arrogant and self-centered
Who complains about what he is owed?
Kanye believes that he deserves fair compensation for his work
And throw a tantrum like he is 3 years old
Kanye is aware that he can be childish and throw a fit when things do not go his way
You gotta love it though somebody still speaks from his soul
Kanye is proud to be someone who speaks from the heart, despite any criticism he may receive
And wouldn't change by the change, or the game, or the fame,
Kanye will not let success or celebrity status change who he is as a person
When he came, in the game, he made his own lane
Kanye pursued his dreams and success in a unique way, carving out his own path in the music industry
Now all I need is why'all to pronounce my name Its Kanye - But some of my plaques - they still say Kane
Kanye reminds people to pronounce his name correctly and acknowledges that some of his awards have a misspelled name
Got family in the D, Kin-folk from Motown Back in the Chi - them folks ain't from Motown
Kanye shares some information about his family and hometown, highlighting the differences between the two
Life movin' too fast I need to slow down
Kanye recognizes that life is moving quickly and he wants to take a step back and slow down
Girl ain't give me no ass, ya need to go down
Kanye makes a crude joke about a woman not giving him attention or sex
My father Ben said I need Jesus So he took me to church and let the water wash over my ceaser
Kanye shares a personal experience with his father and religion
The preacher said we need leaders Right then my body got still like a paraplegic
Kanye reflects on a powerful moment in church when he was called to be a leader
You know who you can call you gotta best believe it
Kanye is telling his fans that they can always count on him
The Roc stand tall and you would never believe it
Kanye is proud of the success of Roc-A-Fella Records despite some doubters
Take your diamonds and throw 'em up like you bulimic
Kanye encourages listeners to show off their diamonds again
Yea the beat cold but the flow is anemic
Kanye admits that the beat is good, but his rhymes are weak in this song
After debris settles and the dust get swept off
Kanye is alluding to a time when the chaos of a situation settles down
Big K pick up where young Hov left off
Kanye is following in the footsteps of his mentor, Jay-Z
Right when magazines wrote Kanye West off
Kanye is referencing a time when people thought he was finished in the music industry
I dropped my new shit sound like the best of
Kanye is confident in his new music and believes it is some of his best work
A&R's lookin' like pssh we messed up
Kanye is mocking music industry executives who did not believe in him
Grammy night, damn right, we got dressed up
Kanye is celebrating his success at the Grammy Awards
Bottle after bottle till we got messed up
Kanye is describing a night of heavy drinking
In the studio, where really though, yea he next up
Kanye is hinting at the success of a talented artist in the music industry
People askin' me if I'm gon' give my chain back That'll be the same day I give the game back
Kanye will give up his chain (a symbol of his success) the day he gives up on the music industry
You know the next question dog Yo, where Dame at?
Kanye's friend and business partner Damon Dash is a common topic of conversation among fans
This track the Indian dance to bring our reign back
The beat of this song is similar to a traditional Indian dance, which could potentially bring back the success of Roc-A-Fella Records
What's up with you and Jay, man, are why'all OK man?
Fans are curious about the status of Kanye's relationship with his mentor, Jay-Z
They pray for the death of our dynasty like Amen
Kanye perceives that others wish for the downfall of his and Jay-Z's legacy in the music industry
Are, are, are, right here stands a-man
Kanye is confident in his abilities and refuses to back down against any criticism
With the power to make a diamond with his bare hands
Kanye sees himself as powerful and successful, able to create something valuable out of nothing
Diamonds are forever (forever, forever) Diamonds are forever (forever, forever, forever)
Kanye ends the song by repeating the opening lines, emphasizing the everlasting value of diamonds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN BARRY, KANYE OMARI WEST, DON BLACK, DAVID SHEATS, DEVON HARRIS, ANDRE BENJAMIN, ANTWAN PATTON
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