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.
Golddigger
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 asses 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 din' 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
In Kanye West's song "Gold Digger," he talks about a woman who takes his money when he is in need, calling her a trifling friend. The woman he speaks of is a gold digger who is only interested in men with money. Kanye's lyrics include a conversation he has with this woman, where she tells him that she can tell he "rocks" and has "charm," but what she really wants is a man with financial stability. Kanye then lists several famous women as examples of who he is looking for but has not found yet. He even mentions his desire for a woman with a body like Serena Williams.
As the song continues, Kanye makes it clear that gold digging is not solely a female attribute. He speaks of men who cannot afford things, including weed, and women who support them. Kanye believes that these men are not ambitious and do not have any potential for financial success. He encourages women to stick by their man's side even if he is struggling financially, as he may have potential for future success.
Line by Line Meaning
She take my money when I'm in need
She takes my money when I am vulnerable
Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
Yes, she is a disloyal friend
Oh, she's a gold digger
Oh, she is a person who only pursues relationships in order to obtain money
Way over town, that digs on me
She lives in a different, far-off area, yet still pursues me for my money
(She give me money) Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
Although she occasionally gives me financial gifts, I am not saying that she is only interested in me because of my wealth
(When I'm in need) But she ain't messin' with no broke niggas
However, she will not associate with anyone who is financially unstable
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head, get down
(I gotta leave) Go away and leave me alone
(I gotta leave) Get down girl, go 'head
(I gotta leave) Go away, I am not interested
Cutie the bomb, met her at a beauty salon
I met a beautiful girl at a beauty parlor
With a baby Louis Vuitton under her underarm
She carried a Louis Vuitton bag with a baby under her arm
She said: "I can tell you rock, I can tell by your charm
She expressed admiration for my style and personality
Far as girls, you got a flock
Among girls, you have a large group of admirers
I can tell by your charm and your arm."
She can tell by my fashion style and muscular arm
But I'm lookin' for the one, have you seen her?
However, I am still searching for the perfect girl
My psychic told me she'll have a ass like Serena
My fortune teller stated that she would have a figure like Serena Williams
Trina, Jennifer Lopez, four kids
I have dated Trina and Jennifer Lopez, who both have four kids
And I gotta take all they bad asses to ShowBiz?
Do I have to take all of them to ShowBiz?
Okay, get your kids, but then they got their friends
Okay, bring your kids but then they will bring their friends
I pulled up in the Benz, they all got up in
I arrived in a luxury car and they all got in
We all went to din' and then I had to pay
We all went to eat and then I had to pay the bill
If you fuckin' with this girl, then you better be paid
If you are dating this girl, you must be wealthy
You know why? It take too much to touch her
Do you know why? It takes a lot of money to impress her
From what I heard she got a baby by Busta
I heard that she has a child with Busta Rhymes
My best friend said she used to fuck with Usher
My best friend told me that she used to have a sexual relationship with Usher
I don't care what none of y'all say, I still love her
I do not care what you all say, I still love her
Eighteen years, eighteen years
I am obligated to support a child for eighteen years
She got one of your kids, got you for eighteen years
She has one of my children and I am legally required to support the child for eighteen years
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
I know someone who pays child support for their child
His baby mama car and crib is bigger than his
His child's mother has a bigger car and a larger home than him
You will see him on TV any given Sunday
You can watch him on TV any given Sunday
Win the Super Bowl and drive off in a Hyundai
Despite winning the Super Bowl, he can only afford to drive off in a Hyundai
She was supposed to buy your shorty Tyco with your money
She was supposed to buy a Tyco toy for your child with your money
She went to the doctor, got lipo with your money
She used your money to get liposuction at the doctor's office
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
She is now walking around looking like Michael Jackson because she used your money to finance plastic surgery
Shoulda got that insured, Geico for your money
You should have insured your money with Geico to prevent her from taking it
If you ain't no punk
If you are not weak or cowardly
Holla, "We want prenup! We want prenup!" (Yeah!)
Declare that you want a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets
It's somethin' that you need to have
It is essential that you acquire this legal document
'Cause when she leave yo' ass, she gon' leave with half
Because when she leaves you, she will take half of your assets with her
And on the 18th birthday he found out it wasn't his?!
He found out on his child's 18th birthday that the child was not biologically his
Now, I ain't sayin' you a gold digger, you got needs
I am not implying that you are a person who only pursues relationships for money, but you have financial desires
You don't want a dude to smoke but he can't buy weed
You do not want a man who smokes, but you also do not want one who cannot afford to buy marijuana
You go out to eat, he can't pay, y'all can't leave
When you go out to eat, he cannot pay and therefore you cannot leave the restaurant
There's dishes in the back, he gotta roll up his sleeves
There are dishes in the back, and he must roll up his sleeves to wash them since he cannot afford to pay for the meal
But while y'all washin', watch him
While you are washing the dishes, watch him closely
He gon' make it to a Benz out of that Datsun
He will eventually obtain a Mercedes Benz even if he currently drives a Datsun
He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes
He has strong determination and it shows in his eyes
This week he moppin' floors, next week it's the fries
This week he is mopping floors, and next week he will be cooking fries
So stick by his side
Stay loyal to him
I know there's dudes ballin', and yeah, that's nice
I know there are wealthy men, and that can be impressive
And they gonna keep callin' and tryin', but you stay right, girl
They will continue to pursue you, but you must remain faithful to me
And when you get on, he'll leave yo' ass for a white girl
When you become wealthy, he will abandon you for a girl of a different racial background
Get down girl, go 'head, get down
Go away and leave me alone
Let me hear that back
Play the song again from the beginning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
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?
@Bxrry
this song aged beautifully
@valcee7504
Hell yeah
@mynames-deez
Only realizing now, you’re a bot aren’t you? You’ve been constantly commenting on Kanye songs for ages lol
@valcee7504
@@mynames-deez well if he/she is a bot they won't be able to answer this LMAOOO