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.
Big Spender
Kanye West Lyrics
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Hey big spender
I don't see no shows, I don't see no rolls
I don't see no lolos, and a low profile
As far as the wardrobe goes
All those ain't your clothes
The product placement videos with no logos
Got a deal, no dough just the same
Joe small throwbacks and corn ropes
Not a good first weeks, worry gonna blow
But there's no need to front
You broke we both know
Had the hoes rolling in drows
Now you over exposed
Pointing to your account and
The amounts you owe
Your record was so close not def just so so
How you label don't know you
On talking no show
The only time you in the streets
Is just signs for promos
Yo everybody know who wrote your stole flow
You gotta pay him too
Your publician's a no go
I got speddy gonzales dollars and
Yours is slow mo
You never seen a nigga quite like this before
He was stunting hard as hell before
You even got to blow
Magazines claim he gassed like Texaco
Cause Jesus walk with him in Mexico
Back when the cars cost too much to floss
Them alligator boots? I stitched those
Body official, how
When my money stayed in the rear
Like Game or DJ Quik's clothes
And I just wanted to go platinum one time
Nick, he still spending money from Drumline
Man when I finish this Usher tour up
I'ma try my best to clear my credit score up
It it cause the Yves Saint
Laurent on the glasses?
Or is it cause my name
On them backstage passes?
Niggers always asking where his maybachs is
Motherfucker have you seen my taxes?
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They thought you was gonna blow
But now you weren't i got good news though
I just saved the car insurance
You probably learn and this music
Game all in crack
Need to go back to slinging crack
In fact you wasn't even good at doing that
Yo your street credibility, you ruined that
Trying to be and pursuing rap
Far as wack contracts
You was doomed from that
Manger threw your door, now you sewing black
What I get for a track you never make in life
I'm like when coke just hit
I make a million a night
Yo what happened to your?
Yeah I seen you on cribs
That's not what you live
Man I know your babies mom
Why you dodging your kids?
Yeah I make big money, yeah I drive big cars
But I can do that dog, I'm a movie star
In Kanye West's song "Big Spender," he takes aim at someone who is portraying a lifestyle they can't actually afford. The lyrics suggest that this person is fronting, pretending to have wealth and success when in reality they are broke. Kanye criticizes their lack of authenticity, pointing out that their clothes are not their own and the product placement in their videos is empty of true substance.
The song highlights the irony of this person's situation, as they had a brief moment of fame and popularity, with "the hoes rolling in drows," but now they are "overexposed" and their career is in decline. Kanye suggests that this individual owes money to various people, including the person who wrote their stolen flow and their publicist. He contrasts this with his own success, boasting about his financial prowess and his ability to go platinum.
Throughout the lyrics, Kanye incorporates references to famous individuals such as Jesus, Magazines, DJ Quik, Usher, and Nick Cannon. These references further emphasize his status and success in contrast to the person he is addressing. The song also touches on issues of credibility and authenticity, with Kanye accusing this person of ruining their street credibility by pursuing rap and signing bad contracts.
Overall, "Big Spender" serves as a critique of the fake personas some individuals adopt in the world of fame and success, as well as a celebration of Kanye's own achievements and financial stability.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey big spender, hey big spender
Addressing someone who spends extravagantly and excessively
Hey big spender
Continuing to address the same person
I don't see no shows, I don't see no rolls
You don't attend any events or own any luxury cars
I don't see no lolos, and a low profile
You don't have any beautiful women around you and you keep a low public presence
As far as the wardrobe goes
Referring to your fashion choices
All those ain't your clothes
The clothes you wear are not actually yours
The product placement videos with no logos
Appearing in videos that advertise products without proper branding
You got a chain, no glow
You wear a chain but it lacks the usual shine and appeal
Got a deal, no dough just the same
You signed a record deal but haven't made much money from it
Joe small throwbacks and corn ropes
Wearing outdated and unimpressive fashion pieces
Not a good first weeks, worry gonna blow
Your initial success didn't last long and now you're concerned about failure
But there's no need to front
No reason to pretend or act like you're doing well
You broke we both know
You're broke and we both recognize that fact
Had the hoes rolling in drows
You used to attract many women
Now you over exposed
You're now too much in the public eye
Pointing to your account and
Referring to your bank account and
The amounts you owe
The debts you have
Your record was so close not def just so so
Your album was almost good, but it didn't quite succeed
How you label don't know you
Your record label is not aware of who you truly are
On talking no show
You talk a lot but don't deliver
The only time you in the streets
The only time you're seen in public
Is just signs for promos
Is when you're posing for promotional materials
Yo everybody know who wrote your stole flow
Everyone knows that someone else wrote your stolen rap style
You gotta pay him too
You have to pay the person who wrote your lyrics
Your publician's a no go
Your publicist is not effective
I got speedy gonzales dollars and
I have a lot of money, fast
Yours is slow mo
Your money comes in slowly
You never seen a nigga quite like this before
You've never encountered someone like me
He was stunting hard as hell before
You used to show off excessively
You even got to blow
Before you even achieved significant success
Magazines claim he gassed like Texaco
Magazines falsely portray you as being overly confident
Cause Jesus walk with him in Mexico
You believe that you're divinely supported
Back when the cars cost too much to floss
When flashy cars were too expensive to show off
Them alligator boots? I stitched those
I personally created those alligator boots
Body official, how
Looking stylish and attractive
When my money stayed in the rear
My wealth remained hidden
Like Game or DJ Quik's clothes
Similar to how Game or DJ Quik dress
And I just wanted to go platinum one time
I just wanted to achieve massive commercial success once
Nick, he still spending money from Drumline
Nick Cannon is still spending his money from the movie Drumline
Man when I finish this Usher tour up
After I complete my tour with Usher
I'ma try my best to clear my credit score up
I will make an effort to improve my credit score
It it cause the Yves Saint
Is it because of the Yves Saint Laurent
Laurent on the glasses?
Brand name imprinted on the glasses
Or is it cause my name
Is it because my name
On them backstage passes?
Is printed on the backstage passes
Niggers always asking where his maybachs is
People always question why you don't have expensive cars
Motherfucker have you seen my taxes?
Have you seen how much I pay in taxes?
See Nick Cannon Live
Watch Nick Cannon perform live
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They thought you was gonna blow
People expected you to achieve great success
But now you weren't i got good news though
But now it didn't happen, but I have good news
I just saved the car insurance
I just reduced the cost of car insurance
You probably learn and this music
You might learn from this music
Game all in crack
Engaging fully in the music industry
Need to go back to slinging crack
You should return to selling drugs
In fact you wasn't even good at doing that
In fact, you weren't even skilled at that either
Yo your street credibility, you ruined that
You completely destroyed your reputation in the streets
Trying to be and pursuing rap
Attempting to become successful in the rap industry
Far as wack contracts
Regarding terrible contracts
You was doomed from that
You were destined to fail because of those contracts
Manger threw your door, now you sewing black
Your manager left you and now you're struggling
What I get for a track you never make in life
What I receive for producing a song you will never release
I'm like when coke just hit
I'm like the feeling of a cocaine high
I make a million a night
I earn one million dollars per night
Yo what happened to your?
What happened to your?
Yeah I seen you on cribs
Yeah, I saw your episode on MTV Cribs
That's not what you live
That doesn't accurately represent your lifestyle
Man I know your babies mom
I'm familiar with the mother of your children
Why you dodging your kids?
Why are you avoiding your responsibilities as a parent?
Yeah I make big money, yeah I drive big cars
Yes, I earn a lot of money and own expensive cars
But I can do that dog, I'm a movie star
But I can afford it because I'm a famous actor
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@gorge200
dope♪
@TheJbeatsProductions
@HerDEZsert so true
@timkirk90
he shoulda said : dog those aint yo clothes, and these aint my flows
@spixelwalle
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
@matthewmann8969
Without Kanye this would be wack