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.
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Kanye West Lyrics
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Broke Phi Broke, we ain't got it
Broke Phi Broke (we ain't got it)
No, we have no money
We are sharin' jeans
If I go outside, I got the only clothing on
How many cars do we own? (None!)
How many cars do we own? (None, sir!)
Yes, we will
Why? Because we can't afford gas, say it with me
(We can't afford no gas!)
Say it!
(We can't afford no gas!)
So we ain't drivin'!
The lyrics of the skit in "Broke Phi Broke" by Kanye West ft Paul Wall and GLC, are a satire on the life of struggling college students who are unable to afford even the most basic necessities. Kanye has brought his fellow "brothers" together to form a "fraternity" of their own, which is ironic given that they cannot afford any of the typical trappings of fraternities like fancy houses or cars.
The refrain "Broke Phi Broke, we ain't got it" is a repetition of their dire financial state. The verses go on to detail their lack of funds, sharing clothes and the fact that if anyone were to go outside, they would be the only one wearing clothing.
When the group is asked how many cars they own, the answer is none, which is followed by a call and response of "We can't afford no gas!" The skit highlights the financial struggles of young people, particularly those attending college, who have to choose between basic necessities and luxuries such as owning a car.
Overall, the song is a humorous take on a serious issue, shedding light on the struggles of many young people who are either in college or just starting out in adult life.
Line by Line Meaning
I brought you brothers here to start our own fraternity
I gathered you all here so that we can form our own brotherhood
Broke Phi Broke, we ain't got it
We don't have any money, we are poor
Broke Phi Broke (we ain't got it)
Again, we don't have any money
No, we have no money
We are broke, we don't have any money
We are sharin' jeans
We are so poor, we have to share clothes
If I go outside, I got the only clothing on
If I go outside, I am wearing the only clothes I have
How many cars do we own? (None!)
We don't own any cars
How many cars do we own? (None, sir!)
Still, we don't own any cars
Should we let our woman go and be with the cat in the car?
Should we allow our wives to leave us for a man who has a car?
Yes, we will
We will allow them to leave us
Why? Because we can't afford gas, say it with me
The reason is that we can't afford to buy gasoline, let's say it together
(We can't afford no gas!)
We cannot afford to buy any gasoline
Say it!
Repeat it after me
(We can't afford no gas!)
Again, we cannot afford to buy any gasoline
So we ain't drivin'!
Therefore, we cannot drive anywhere
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kanye West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@hiphopdx
There is something beautifully full circle of seeing Ye's daughter create something like this. And to see Ty and his daughter... Am I the only one tearing up right now?
@ashleytrentdg
Ye is a nazi.
@expum5087
She wouldn't have any of this if her parents weren't Kanye and Kim. She's a nepo baby.
@vsopsleep5337
Nope😢
@stargazer8088
There's something powerful, something moving, something solid about seeing the beauty and the work between dad and daughter. It's magical. Watching my children and husband communicate and love one another still takes my breath away
@TUBBup
Yes
@乂
Kanye must feel like a proud dad ❤
@Aquainzs
He needs mental help
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