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.
GOOD FRIDAY
Kanye West Lyrics
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You are now in the midst of a real MC
Throw your hands in the air if you real as me
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
And I'm feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
They don't want black people to think and drive
He think he live, he think he cold
He think I'm high, I'm in thinker mode
Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
The streets are like the high road that I go across
I mean, my whole team about to smash the streets
The Phillip Lim remind them that it's Fashion Week
And the weather wasn't barely hot
Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, yeah, forever we hot
Motherfucker, are you ready or not?
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
This goes out to the all core hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
As Ye flips the piano
The mood swings like the change of a channel
He's heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury's handle
Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
Yeah, I'm 2012 in 2010
Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
While haters wish death upon me, that's many men
Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
Don't worry, we gon' be here all night
And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside)
Westside, Westside
So tell me who the freshest of them all?
They claiming that they fresh, they ain't fresher than my balls
A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
MC hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
I guess that's why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's
All over double D's, I be absent all week
This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for
Man, that's the fam, we let 'em in through the side door
Hold on: That's the girl you gave a wedding ring?
Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything
And let me hear you say ahh
Now put your hands up to the sky
Until the day in that we die
And we'll be here all evening
G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
The song "Good Friday" by Kanye West feat. Common Pusha T Kid Cudi Big Sean & Charlie Wilson is a celebration of the rap genre and the art of being a "real MC." The lyrics address Kanye's rise to fame and his perception of the music industry. The party people in the place are called to throw their hands up if they're a real as Kanye. He then boasts about his team's ability to smash the streets and their fashion sense.
The song also tackles topics such as racism and drug use. Kanye raps about turning the radio down when they're playing music that doesn't promote thought, and how black people are not allowed to think and drive. Pusha T raps about selling cocaine, and how money drives people crazy. Kid Cudi talks about his grades dropping in school because he was distracted by his love of women. Lastly, Charlie Wilson sings about the Westside and how they're the freshest of them all.
Overall, "Good Friday" is an energetic and confident song that celebrates rap culture and encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Party people in the place to be
The crowd is gathered and ready for the MCs to perform.
You are now in the midst of a real MC
This is a true MC performance.
Throw your hands in the air if you real as me
If you are part of the real hip-hop culture, show it.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready for the show to start?
I know the city getting ready for me
The city is anticipating the performer's arrival.
Such an easy morning, we on a ride
The MCs are casually enjoying the day.
And I'm feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
The MC is feeling good, just like the ride in a Benz.
Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
Don't listen to music that doesn't promote critical thinking.
They don't want black people to think and drive
Society and the media don't encourage black people to think critically.
He think he live, he think he cold
The MC believes his opponent is arrogant.
He think I'm high, I'm in thinker mode
The MC is focused and alert.
Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
The MC is letting his mind wander as he contemplates.
The streets are like the high road that I go across
The MC considers the streets to be a path to success.
I mean, my whole team about to smash the streets
The MC's team is about to make a big impression on the streets.
The Phillip Lim remind them that it's Fashion Week
The Phillip Lim brand reminds people that it's Fashion Week.
And the weather wasn't barely hot
The weather wasn't very hot.
Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
The MC is bragging that he's wearing a Jeremy Scott sweater.
Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, yeah, forever we hot
The MC is boasting that G.O.O.D. Music is always relevant.
Motherfucker, are you ready or not?
Are you ready for the MCs to start performing?
This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop
This is a dedication to true hip-hop culture.
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
Hip-hop is unstoppable.
As Ye flips the piano
Kanye West is playing the piano.
The mood swings like the change of a channel
The mood changes quickly.
He's heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
The MC is getting more intense.
Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
The MC is selling music and influencing people through their devices.
Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
The MC is creating trouble and drama.
Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury's handle
Too much money can have negative consequences; look at Stephon Marbury's career.
Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
The opponent's face is greasy, like the MC's tires.
Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
The paint job on the car reminds the MC of ice cream.
Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
The MC is wearing a Euro-style tank top inspired by Dior.
Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
The MC is selling his music and talent without any additional effort required.
Yeah, I'm 2012 in 2010
The MC is ahead of his time.
Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
The MC's car feels like a time machine because it's so advanced.
Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
The MC is showing off for his crew with large bills.
While haters wish death upon me, that's many men
The MC has enemies who would wish ill on him.
Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
If someone insults the MC's profession or work ethic.
Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out
Prove your worth and stop running your mouth.
Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
The MC is doing well and wants to know if the audience feels good.
Don't worry, we gon' be here all night
The MCs will perform all night.
And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside)
The MC represents the Westside.
So tell me who the freshest of them all?
Who is the freshest, most stylish person here?
They claiming that they fresh, they ain't fresher than my balls
The MC is more fresh and stylish than anyone in the room.
A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
The MC is dressed up and ready for a fancy event.
MC hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
The MC is ready to defeat his opponents.
I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
The MC is taking a quick look ahead while they're on their way to a gig.
Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
The MC has a perverted sense of humor.
I guess that's why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's
The MC didn't take school too seriously.
All over double D's, I be absent all week
The MC is distracted by women with large breasts.
This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for
This song is dedicated to the MC's crew and friends.
Man, that's the fam, we let 'em in through the side door
The crew treats their friends like family.
Hold on: That's the girl you gave a wedding ring?
The MC sees someone's wife or fiancee.
Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything
The MC and his friends had sex with her.
And let me hear you say ahh
The MC wants to hear the audience make a noise.
Now put your hands up to the sky
Raise your hands high.
Until the day in that we die
Keep your hands up until the end.
And we'll be here all evening
The MCs are here to perform all night.
G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend
The MC is promoting his music and wishing the audience a good weekend.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready for the show to start?
I know the city getting ready for me
The city is anticipating the performer's arrival.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready for the show to start?
I know the city getting ready for me
The city is anticipating the performer's arrival.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready for the show to start?
I know the city getting ready for me
The city is anticipating the performer's arrival.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready for the show to start?
I know the city getting ready for me
The city is anticipating the performer's arrival.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HOWARDS_
Party people in the place to be
You are now in the midst of a real MC
Throw your hands in the air if you real as me
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Such an easy morning, we on a ride
And I'm feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
They don't want black people to think and drive
He think he live, he think he cold
He think I'm high, I'm in thinker mode
Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
The streets are like the high road that I go across
I mean, my whole team about to smash the streets
The Phillip Lim remind them that it's Fashion Week
And the weather wasn't barely hot
Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, yeah, forever we hot
Motherfucker, are you ready or not?
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
This goes out to the all core hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
As Ye flips the piano
The mood swings like the change of a channel
He's heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury's handle
Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
Yeah, I'm 2012 in 2010
Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
While haters wish death upon me, that's many men
Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
Don't worry, we gon' be here all night
And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside)
Westside, Westside
So tell me who the freshest of them all?
They claiming that they fresh, they ain't fresher than my balls
A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
MC hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
I guess that's why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's
All over double D's, I be absent all week
This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for
Man, that's the fam, we let 'em in through the side door
Hold on: That's the girl you gave a wedding ring?
Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything
And let me hear you say ahh
Now put your hands up to the sky
Until the day in that we die
And we'll be here all evening
G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
@sirveza8634
Still playing this in ‘24 n STILL every year after on this Good Friday
@MAVERICKDICULOUS
I'm vibing out right beside you brother!
@yeezyszn7208
It’s pretty much tradition for me to play this EVERY Friday right before I leave work and enjoy my weekend.
4:00 I’ll blurt out these lyrics every-time too, makes me feel good tbh.
@04killakam
I can't believe Ye just gave this music for free in 2010...this shit is straight platinum....should have been on a album
@Theonlyoneto
Good music doesn't always needs price
@dancasey8393
@@Theonlyoneto GOOD Fridays priceless...
@AerialPenn
The promotion he got off this leading up to his album is probably a factor in why people see that album as a classic. And he added a single or two in there and pretty much locked down 2 months! With work like this.
@ZeranZeran
if you havent already listen to all the G.O.O.D Friday releases, they're amazing.
Even the justin beiber song is pretty good lol
@therealniggabruh
Nah son, the fact it aint makes it even more Hip Hop than if it was .
@exzuted
This the shit that makes you look back, this shit makes me cry sometimes