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.
Facts
Kanye West Lyrics
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The story of my lifetime
Of cheating, stealing, never feeling
Pain of a brother, your dirty mother
Ha, ha, ha, look how far we are, are, are, are, are, are, are
(Perfect!)
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman
(Yo!)
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, I feel so accomplished
I done talked a lot of shit but I just did the numbers
Herzog and Adidas, man you know they love it
If Nike ain't have Drizzy, man they wouldn't have nothin', woo!
If Nike ain't have Don C, man they wouldn't have nothin', ooh!
But I'm all for the family, tell 'em, "Get your money"
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, they line up for days
Nike out here bad, they can't give shit away
I stuck to my roots, I'm like Jimmy Fallon
I ain't dropped the album but the shoes went platinum (Woo!)
Every time I talk they say I'm too aggressive
I was out here spazzin', all y'all get the message?
On the field I'm over-reckless, on my Odell Beckham
2020, I'ma run the whole election, yah!
I've been trending years, y'all a couple days
Yeezy in the house and we just got appraised
Nike, Nike treat employees just like slaves
Gave LeBron a billi' not to run away (Yo!)
10 thousand dollar fur for Nori, I just copped it (Yo!)
Your baby daddy won't even take your daughter shoppin' (Yo!)
I done wore designers I won't wear again
Make 'em niggas famous, they get arrogant
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman, ah!
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, this is pure luxury
I give 'em grey poupon on a DJ Mustard, ah!
If you ain't poppin' shit then why you rap for? Haaan?
Plus Kimoji just shut down the app store, ah!
And we made a million a minute, we made a million a minute
(We did)
Yeah, we made a million a minute, we made a million a minute, ah!
Do anybody feel bad for Bill Cosby?
Did he forget the names just like Steve Harvey? (Yo!)
Tell Adidas that we need a million in production (Yo!)
I done told y'all, all I needed was the infrastructure (Boom!)
Now we hottest in the streets, it ain't no discussion
James Harden, Swaggy P runnin' up the budget (Yoga flame!)
Keep the work at my baby mama's mama's house
I'm a jerk, you need to work, you need to call my spouse
Yeezy, Yeezy, take a picture with me on Rodeo
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, I might do my own hotel
Couches, couches, couches, couches, which one should I pick?
I need extra deep, I like my bitches extra thick (sonic boom!)
Every time I see the news, man it bring me home
Call up DJ Mano, shout out Twilite Tone
We just blessed to be alive, yeah ain't that the truth?
So let's celebrate the life of Timbuck2
Timbuck2, Timbuck2
Ha, ha, ha, look how far we are, are, are, are, are, are, are
(Perfect!)
The lyrics to Kanye West's song Facts address a number of topics, including Kanye's longstanding partnership with Adidas and his apparent disdain for Nike. The opening lines express a sense of resentment and struggle, as Kanye reflects on the challenges he's faced throughout his life. He describes "dirt and grime and filth inside," and goes on to mention "cheating, stealing, never feeling" and the pain of losing a brother.
The song then shifts to a celebration of Kanye's successes, particularly in the fashion world. He raps about jumping over the Jordan brand with Adidas, and boasts about the popularity of his Yeezy shoes. He also takes shots at Nike and its association with Drake and Don C, suggesting that they wouldn't have much if it weren't for their partnerships.
Throughout the song, Kanye's lyrics are brash, aggressive, and often boastful. He revels in his success and fame, highlighting the millions he's made and the power he wields. However, he also takes a moment to pay tribute to the late Chicago DJ Timbuck2, suggesting that despite his success, he hasn't entirely forgotten his roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirt and grime and filth inside
My life has been full of mistakes and poor decisions
The story of my lifetime
This is an account of all of the things I have experienced so far
Of cheating, stealing, never feeling
I have been dishonest and stolen things, but I have never truly felt good about it
Pain of a brother, your dirty mother
I have experienced the pain of a sibling and the mistakes of a parent
Ha, ha, ha, look how far we are, are, are, are, are, are, are
Despite all of this, I can laugh and acknowledge how much I have achieved
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman
I am more successful than my competition, Nike's Jordan brand
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, I feel so accomplished
I feel fulfilled and satisfied with everything I have achieved
I done talked a lot of shit but I just did the numbers
I have spoken confidently about my success, but the numbers prove it to be true
Herzog and Adidas, man you know they love it
My collaborations with Herzog and Adidas have been successful and well-received
If Nike ain't have Drizzy, man they wouldn't have nothin', woo!
If Nike didn't have Drake, their shoes wouldn't be as popular
If Nike ain't have Don C, man they wouldn't have nothin', ooh!
If Nike didn't have Don C (a designer), their shoes wouldn't be successful
But I'm all for the family, tell 'em, 'Get your money'
I am supportive of my team and want them to make money as well
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, they line up for days
People are eager to buy and wear my shoes
Nike out here bad, they can't give shit away
Nike is struggling to sell their products
I stuck to my roots, I'm like Jimmy Fallon
I have remained true to myself and my vision, like how Jimmy Fallon hosts his show
I ain't dropped the album but the shoes went platinum (Woo!)
Even without releasing music, my shoe sales have been incredibly successful
Every time I talk they say I'm too aggressive
People criticize me for being too bold and assertive
I was out here spazzin', all y'all get the message?
I was making a point and trying to communicate something important
On the field I'm over-reckless, on my Odell Beckham
I am unpredictable and act boldly, like how Odell Beckham Jr. plays football
2020, I'ma run the whole election, yah!
I plan to run for president in 2020
I've been trending years, y'all a couple days
I have been relevant and popular for years, while others have only gained attention briefly
Yeezy in the house and we just got appraised
I am in the building and my presence alone adds value to the situation
Nike, Nike treat employees just like slaves
Nike mistreats their workers and treats them poorly
Gave LeBron a billi' not to run away (Yo!)
Nike paid LeBron James one billion dollars to stay with their brand
10 thousand dollar fur for Nori, I just copped it (Yo!)
I bought my daughter Nori a fur coat for $10,000
Your baby daddy won't even take your daughter shoppin' (Yo!)
Your child's father doesn't even take them shopping, but I buy expensive things for my daughter
I done wore designers I won't wear again
I have tried out different designers, but I have learned what I like and won't wear certain ones again
Make 'em niggas famous, they get arrogant
When I promote people and make them famous, they can become arrogant and entitled
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman, ah!
I am surpassing Nike's Jordan brand and am more successful
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, this is pure luxury
My brand is all about high-end luxury
I give 'em grey poupon on a DJ Mustard, ah!
I give my fans the best, like serving them high-quality mustard on their sandwiches
If you ain't poppin' shit then why you rap for? Haaan?
If you aren't confident and bold, then why are you even rapping?
Plus Kimoji just shut down the app store, ah!
My Kimoji app was so popular that it caused the app store to temporarily shut down
And we made a million a minute, we made a million a minute (We did)
I and my team made a lot of money in a very short amount of time
Do anybody feel bad for Bill Cosby?
Does anyone still have sympathy for Bill Cosby after all his crimes?
Did he forget the names just like Steve Harvey? (Yo!)
Did Bill Cosby forget the names of his victims, like how Steve Harvey mispronounced names at the Miss Universe pageant?
Tell Adidas that we need a million in production (Yo!)
I am requesting Adidas to produce one million units of my product
I done told y'all, all I needed was the infrastructure (Boom!)
I have always believed that with the right support and resources, I can be successful
Now we hottest in the streets, it ain't no discussion
My brand and my team are the most popular and successful, and there's no argument about it
James Harden, Swaggy P runnin' up the budget (Yoga flame!)
James Harden and Nick 'Swaggy P' Young are spending a lot of money on our brand
Keep the work at my baby mama's mama's house
I store my work at my child's grandmother's house
I'm a jerk, you need to work, you need to call my spouse
I am difficult to work with, and if you need something you should ask my wife
Yeezy, Yeezy, take a picture with me on Rodeo
Come take a picture with me on Rodeo Drive, a high-end shopping district in Beverly Hills, California
Yeezy, Yeezy, Yeezy, I might do my own hotel
I am considering opening my own luxury hotel
Couches, couches, couches, couches, which one should I pick?
I have so many luxurious options for couches that I can't decide which one to choose
I need extra deep, I like my bitches extra thick (sonic boom!)
I prefer the couches to be extra deep, and I like my women to have curvier bodies
Every time I see the news, man it bring me home
Every time I watch the news, it reminds me of where I come from and what I've overcome
Call up DJ Mano, shout out Twilite Tone
I am giving a shoutout to my friends DJ Mano and Twilite Tone
We just blessed to be alive, yeah ain't that the truth?
We are lucky just to be alive and have the success we do
So let's celebrate the life of Timbuck2
Let's honor and commemorate the life of DJ Timbuck2, who passed away
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Cydel Young, Ernest Brown, Joshua Luellen, Kanye West, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn, Nicholas Smith, Noah Goldstein
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@Mvrcusjohns
Real Heads Remember When This Dropped On Kanye's Soundcloud.
@JD3Z
2016 senior year we all went crazy when that shit dropped that album art is iconic
@rrremy
I remember listening to it on thanksgiving if I remember correctly
@Aaron77527
Bro exactly. I got my first car and played this everyday
@MKultraInstinct
Trump was President, best 4 years ever till they needed mail in votes to cheat so they’re created the scamdemic.
@kindahungry8801
@@MKultraInstinct dude stop
@CudCrew
This song was legit scrubbed from the internet for YEARS. I have it on a CD in my car and I felt like an OG bumping it. Glad to see it’s finally back
@drew3976
I wish I woulda burned a disc before they changed it. Also wish the life of Pablo had an official release on cd
@powfoot4946
do you know how valuable OG TLOP is....
@BM-ff6oq
Yeah it was hard to find online . Not even talking about YouTube just using Google was hard to find