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.
Ghetto
Kanye West Lyrics
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Me this sample any
And everybody who helped with the Be album
We brought back that real hip-hop shit
This is one of the greatest times
Of my life you know
We workin' on a new joint
"Finding Forever" right now
Depending on what year
You're listening to this mixtape, it might've
Been in stores last summer
Depending on what year that is i won't
Say the year because Extra P told
Me don't say the year so from now
Till forever baby "Finding Forever" hi
Boys and girls, I always wanted to
Say that over this sample
I have nothing else to say though hooooo!
The lyrics to Kanye West's song "Ghetto" are riddled with sexual overtones, pride in one's wealth and success, and a sense of superiority over others. The persona raps about how he got his swagger back by wearing a Rolex watch and a charm with an image of Jesus on it. He also boasts about driving around in expensive cars and flying in helicopters. The persona asserts that he gains money accidentally, making it sound like it’s so easy for him to earn wealth. Additionally, he acknowledges his success as a rapper and brags about how he influenced other musicians in the industry.
The persona continues by rapping about a woman who desires to be intimate with him, stating that she misses having sex with him and sings along to his music in bed. He further talks about being the best in the music industry and reminds everyone that he created a unique sound. Finally, the persona states that he cares about his partner and values their time together.
Overall, the lyrics of the song reveal a complicated sense of confidence, superiority, and sexual desire that characterizes Kanye's music. The chorus underscores the persona’s confidence by extending the idea of their superiority to include being 'ghetto.' Ultimately, the song serves as another testament to Kanye West's ego and style, showcasing his unique approach to blending a variety of elements into his music, including references to religion, wealth, and sexual desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolly on my arm let me get my swagger back
I'm wearing my expensive watch to feel confident again
Jesus on my charm: "Amen to that"
My diamond cross has Jesus/Jehovah's blessing
Laid back in the Maybach 57 or 62
I'm chilling in my luxurious car
Floating down the coast in the heli-
I'm flying along the coastline in a helicopter
Shawty, that's what I do, I'm gettin stacks of this on accident
I make money quickly and easily
My daughter's 5 what's that mean?
I have a five-year-old daughter
My daughter's daughter is already rich
My future grandchildren will be wealthy
I'm gettin involved, quit playing simp
I'm doing business instead of being easily influenced
I'm simply pimping record labels - nigga look at my limp
I'm controlling record labels and showing off my wealth
She says she miss riding it
She misses having sex with me
I say I miss her on me, holdin' it down
I miss her being on top of me during sex
I certainly miss how she grinds it
I miss the way she moves her body during sex
And she says she miss havin' me around
She misses spending time with me
She all up on me singin' my songs
She's really into me and my music
And it feels like I'm fuckin' my fan
Having sex with her feels like she's a fan of mine
Screamin' all night goin' "Baby you already know"
She's loudly and proudly having sex with me
Climaxing on my hand, she runnin it back, workin it
She's orgasming and repeating the experience
Like you don't understand
I can't explain it, you have to experience it yourself
She wants that old thing back
She misses having sex with me and the way I did it before
That ride it like a pony
She wants me to have sex with her with a lot of energy
That "get up in the morning and put it on me"
She wants me to have sex with her early in the morning
She's so horny, she wants that old thing back
She's really turned on and wants to have sex with me again
That "mm-hmm, gimme some"
She wants me to give her some sex
Rocket shit, that rocket ship don't stop til I'm done
I'm really good at sex and won't stop until I'm finished
[Chorus] She want that ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
She wants rough and passionate sex and I can give her that
She want that ghetto, she need that ghetto
She craves rough sex and can't live without it
That ghetto, ghetto, and I got that ghetto
I'm the one who can provide her with the sex she craves
Ghetto, ghetto, she want that ghetto
She's into rough sex and wants it badly
She need that ghetto, she want that ghetto
She craves rough sex and can't live without it
That ghetto, ghetto, that um-hum ghetto
I can provide the passionate, rough sex she truly desires
She said "Dream do it to me like this
She's asking me to have sex with her a certain way
Why can't you do it to me like that?"
She thinks I'm doing something wrong during sex or can improve
For the last forty eight months, you can't front
For the past four years, you can't deny
I put that ass on the map
I'm successful and influential
See I created this sound, yes sir I shut it down
I created and own a certain sound in music
There's only one #1
I'm the best in my field
There other niggas my sons
Other musicians are inferior to me
And you can never be, be like me
No one can be as good as me
And you can never do it, do it like me
No one can do things in the same way I do
Ain't none of these niggas seeing me
No other musicians can come close to my skills
Ain't none of these niggas repeating me
Other musicians can't copy my style or achieve my success
Ain't none of these niggas defeating me
No one can bring me down, not even other musicians
Unless they get me murk myself
Unless they make me ruin my own career/life
I just merked myself
I ruined my own reputation/career
She want that real nigga on the wishlist, used to blow me off
She wants me as her ideal partner after previously not valuing me
Now she tryna blow me kisses
Now she's trying to kiss me and be affectionate
Walk into the room, tell me how could I miss it?
She's very noticeable and attractive
Girl, you working like you need assistance, tipping
She looks and moves so well that it's like she needs extra help/attention
Girl you workin' like you need a pension
She's working her body like she wants a retirement fund
Bent that thang over, let a nigga pinch it
She's bending over and letting me touch her body
Rich nigga shit: I could put you on a boat
I have enough money to take her on a luxurious boat ride
Popping champagne, now you look like its Big Pimpin
Celebrating with champagne and looking glamorous, like in the music video for the song Big Pimpin'
I work all day, fuck all night, finna to make you cuss all night
I work all day and then have sex all night, making her curse/scream with pleasure
"Shit fuck damn!" lemme know I do it right
Hearing her curse/scream lets me know I'm doing a good job during sex
Pussy so good I'mma have to do it twice
Her body and sex are so good that I need to repeat the experience
Bend over let a real nigga taste that
She's bending over for me to perform oral sex on her
Fuck around, need a placemat
Things are getting messy during sex and we may need something to clean up with
See my call log - a nigga has to erase that
I need to delete my call records to hide something from my partner
Send me a text, smiley face chat saying:
Send me a text message with an emoji or friendly message
Wanna to show you how much I appreciate you
I want to express how much I value and respect you
Wanna show you how much how much I'm dedicated to you
I want to prove my loyalty and commitment to you
Wanna show you how much I will forever be true
I want to show that I'll always love you and stay faithful
Wanna show you how much you have a nigga feeling good
I want to show how much you make me happy
Wanna show you how much, how much you're understood
I want to show how much I understand and respect you
Wanna show you how much I value what you say
I want to show how much I appreciate and listen to your opinions
Not only are you loyal, but you're patient with me, babe
You're committed to me and willing to wait and be understanding
Wanna to show you how much I care about your heart
I want to show you how much I love and cherish you as a person
Show you how much I don't like (like) being apart
I'll show how much I miss you when we're not together
Wanna show you, show you, show you 'til you're hearin' me
I'll keep proving myself until you truly believe me
Keep it how it is, so we can never say how it used to be
Let's keep our relationship strong and avoid going back to how it used to be
I'll be you, so that time will by
I'll pretend to be you so that time will pass by quickly
And I can't help but to think about you day and night boo
I'm constantly thinking about and missing you
After the snow boo, it's me and you boo
After tough times are over, it'll just be you and me
Baby dance for me, baby dance for me
I want you to dance for me seductively
And baby put that body on my body
I want you to touch and press your body against mine
Work that shit like my Ferrari
Move your body smoothly and gracefully like a Ferrari car
Tonight it's goin' down
We're going to have sex tonight
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@EFro80sBaby
I'm blessed to have thought and found this 😢
@chrisg9842
Was randomly humming this today....almost couldnt find it....thanks Kanye
@JusticeBlair24
Did the same 😂
@harrymanilow
This how I just got here 🤣
@popcornfart17
J cole brought me here
@gizmo879D
"Doin damage with hammers like its some Thor in him" Smitty - DOPE!!!!
@MrScrooge1980
Yessir
@onetymeakaonetymeexclusive4939
I still have this on repeat
@UnccTube
Kanye was making classic shit
@GCKnowGC
Back in the day when I was young I'm not a kid anymore...