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.
Gold Digger )
Kanye West Lyrics
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Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
Oh, she's a gold digger
Way over town, that digs on me
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Cutie the bomb, met her at a beauty salon
With a baby Louis Vuitton under her underarm
She said, "I can tell you rock, I can tell by your charm
Far as girls, you got a flock
I can tell by your charm and your arm"
But I'm lookin' for the one, have you seen her?
My psychic told me she'll have a ass like Serena
Trina, Jennifer Lopez, four kids
And I gotta take all they bad ass to ShowBiz?
Okay, get your kids, but then they got their friends
I pulled up in the Benz, they all got up in
We all went to Den and then I had to pay
If you fuckin' with this girl, then you better be paid
You know why? It take too much to touch her
From what I heard she got a baby by Busta
My best friend said she used to fuck with Usher
I don't care what none of y'all say, I still love her
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Eighteen years, eighteen years
She got one of your kids, got you for eighteen years
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
His baby mama car and crib is bigger than his
You will see him on TV any given Sunday
Win the Super Bowl and drive off in a Hyundai
She was supposed to buy your shorty Tyco with your money
She went to the doctor, got lipo with your money
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
Shoulda got that insured, Geico for your money
If you ain't no punk
Holla, "We want prenup! We want prenup!" (Yeah!)
It's somethin' that you need to have
'Cause when she leave yo' ass, she gon' leave with half
Eighteen years, eighteen years
And on the 18th birthday he found out it wasn't his?
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Now, I ain't sayin' you a gold digger, you got needs
You don't want a dude to smoke but he can't buy weed
You go out to eat, he can't pay, y'all can't leave
There's dishes in the back, he gotta roll up his sleeves
But while y'all washin', watch him
He gon' make it to a Benz out of that Datsun
He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes
This week he moppin' floors, next week it's the fries
So stick by his side
I know there's dudes ballin', and yeah, that's nice
And they gonna keep callin' and tryin', but you stay right, girl
And when you get on, he'll leave yo' ass for a white girl
Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
Let me hear that back
The lyrics to Gold Digger by Kanye West tell a story of a man who is involved with a woman who he believes is only with him for his money, hence the title "Gold Digger." The lyrics describe the woman as "trifling" and "digs" on the man, taking his money when he is in need. While he does not want to directly call her a gold digger, he acknowledges that she is not interested in being with broke men. The man in the song also recognizes that he is not the only one being pursued by the woman, as she mentions that he has a flock of girls around him.
The song then goes on to describe the woman's lavish lifestyle, as she carries a baby Louis Vuitton under her arm and is interested in taking all of her kids and their friends to ShowBiz. The man in the song, however, continues to stay with her despite her shady motives, insisting that he still loves her.
Eventually, the song reveals that the woman has a child with the man and is receiving child support from him. However, her lifestyle still exceeds his, with her car and house being bigger than his own. Kanye recommends that the man protects himself with a prenup, as he knows that once the woman leaves him, she will take half of his assets.
Overall, the lyrics of Gold Digger portray a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with someone for their money or letting others take advantage of one’s wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
She take my money when I'm in need
She takes advantage of my financial vulnerability
Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
Yes, she is a disloyal and untrustworthy friend
Oh, she's a gold digger
She only values money and material possessions, not genuine relationships
Way over town, that digs on me
She lives far away but still shows interest in me because of my wealth
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
She does give me money, but that doesn't necessarily make her a gold digger
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
But she refuses to associate with men who don't have money
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
I need to leave her and move on with my life
Cutie the bomb, met her at a beauty salon
I met her at a place where appearances are prioritized over substance
With a baby Louis Vuitton under her underarm
She displays her wealth conspicuously, even using a designer baby bag
She said, "I can tell you rock, I can tell by your charm
She flatters me by recognizing my wealth and charisma
Far as girls, you got a flock
I have many women interested in me
I can tell by your charm and your arm"
She can tell by my confidence and my Rolex watch
But I'm lookin' for the one, have you seen her?
I'm searching for true love, not just superficial attraction
My psychic told me she'll have a ass like Serena
I've been told that my soulmate will have features similar to Serena Williams
Trina, Jennifer Lopez, four kids
I've dated famous women like Trina and Jennifer Lopez who have multiple children
And I gotta take all they bad ass to ShowBiz?
Do I have to take care of all their kids and expenses?
Okay, get your kids, but then they got their friends
Fine, take your kids, but then their friends want to come too
I pulled up in the Benz, they all got up in
I arrived in my luxury car, and they all wanted a ride
We all went to Den and then I had to pay
I had to foot the bill for everybody's entertainment
If you fuckin' with this girl, then you better be paid
If you're dating a woman like this, you need to have a lot of money
You know why? It take too much to touch her
She's high-maintenance and requires a lot of money to please
From what I heard she got a baby by Busta
Rumor has it that she has a child with Busta Rhymes
My best friend said she used to fuck with Usher
My friend claims that she has a history with Usher
I don't care what none of y'all say, I still love her
Despite her flaws and gold digging tendencies, I still have feelings for her
Eighteen years, eighteen years
I'm stuck with the financial burden of supporting a child for 18 years
She got one of your kids, got you for eighteen years
She has a child with me and now I'm obligated to support them for 18 years
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
I know someone who is paying child support for one of their children
His baby mama car and crib is bigger than his
His ex-partner has nicer material possessions than he does
You will see him on TV any given Sunday
Despite his financial struggles, he tries to appear successful and wealthy on TV
Win the Super Bowl and drive off in a Hyundai
He may win a championship, but can only afford a humble Hyundai car
She was supposed to buy your shorty Tyco with your money
She was supposed to buy things for your child with your money
She went to the doctor, got lipo with your money
Instead, she spent the money on elective liposuction surgery
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
Now she looks like Michael Jackson because of the plastic surgery
Shoulda got that insured, Geico for your money
He should have insured his money and possessions against theft and fraud
If you ain't no punk
If you're not weak or cowardly
Holla, "We want prenup! We want prenup!" (Yeah!)
Demand a prenuptial agreement to protect your finances in case of a divorce
It's somethin' that you need to have
Having a prenup is a necessary precaution in a relationship with a gold digger
'Cause when she leave yo' ass, she gon' leave with half
If you don't have a prenup, you may lose half of your wealth in a divorce
And on the 18th birthday he found out it wasn't his?
After financially supporting a child for 18 years, he discovered that the child was not biologically his
Now, I ain't sayin' you a gold digger, you got needs
I'm not necessarily calling you a gold digger, but I recognize that you have financial needs
You don't want a dude to smoke but he can't buy weed
You don't want a man who smokes, but you also don't want a man who can't afford to buy weed
You go out to eat, he can't pay, y'all can't leave
If you go out to eat and he can't pay, you're stuck there until somebody else covers the bill
There's dishes in the back, he gotta roll up his sleeves
He may have to work in the restaurant's kitchen to cover the bill
But while y'all washin', watch him
While you're doing dishes, keep an eye on him
He gon' make it to a Benz out of that Datsun
He has drive and ambition, and will eventually upgrade from his old car to a Benz
He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes
He has a strong desire for success and it shows in his determined gaze
This week he moppin' floors, next week it's the fries
He may have a lowly job now, but he's determined to work his way up
So stick by his side
If you truly love him, support him in his quest for success
I know there's dudes ballin', and yeah, that's nice
I'm aware that there are wealthy men out there, and that may seem appealing
And they gonna keep callin' and tryin', but you stay right, girl
Other men will try to win you over with their wealth, but stay loyal to me
And when you get on, he'll leave yo' ass for a white girl
If you become successful and wealthy, he may leave you for a woman of a different race or social status
Get down girl, go 'head, get down
Dance and celebrate, despite the gold digger's influence on your life
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
I need to leave this situation and move on
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
I need to move on and find someone who values me for more than my money
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
I need to stop enabling her gold digging ways and cut her out of my life
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
I need to move on and find someone who values me for who I am, not what I have
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye West, Renald J. Richard, Ray Charles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vivienballard391
I am not implying that she is only interested in the financial stability of men; however, it must be said that she avoids relations with impoverished men.
@kalceii9698
XD
@Heyguysitsme554
Lmaoooo
@malachite-6172
what the hell🤣
@ronkledonkanusmoncher564
Now I, being Kanye west, do not wish to create a false narrative that I have somehow hinted at the woman in question being solely interested in her own personal financial gain, but I do wish to elaborate that she does not affiliate with any persons that may be listed as below the poverty line.
@Shadowtopia69
So, thou art implying such a thing after all, sir?
@TsetsiStoyanova
This is an oldie but goodie
@melaninqueen2413
I don't know when you were born, but I consider this a throwback. There's a difference between an oldie and a throwback.
@itizwhatitis8594
@i hate anime she's peob 50
@adrianramsey1369
Bttf?