Ye, born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, is an American rapper, singer, s… Read Full Bio ↴Ye, born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is one of the most prominent figures in hip hop, known for his diverse musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, West began producing for regional artists in the Chicago area. As an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, he co-produced albums including Jay-Z's The Blueprint (2001) before signing with the label as a recording artist. West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), received critical acclaim and produced the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Slow Jamz." He topped the chart four other times with the singles "Gold Digger" (2005), "Stronger" (2007), "E.T." (2011, as a featured artist), and "Carnival" (2024).

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.

Half Price
Kanye West Lyrics

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[Intro: woman (Kanye West)]
(first of all, this song right here got...)
You say what is it that you want?
(...a long ass intro)
You got everything that a woman could ever need in life
(you got everything)
You got a closet full of minks, Chinchilla
(you got beats from Kanye)

I got a bureau full of diamonds
(what else ya need?)
I can change four times a day if I want to
You even tryin' to eat lobster and drink champagne
Now you know that ain't your roots
For you strictly a collard green and cornbread bit
Now you know if anybody know it I know
But since you feel like that this evening
Sit down (know what?) and drink some champagne with me

And let me rap to you

[Verse 1: Kanye West]
You'll never catch me in that baby momma Benz again
I'm pushin' a G5
All the girls sayin' that his hair look Indian
And ain't never seen him and MCM
Now I don't like fake boobies but I'd do it to Lil'
Kim (yes I would)
We gon' roll this weed
We gon' play like Sonny Bono and hit these trees soon as we get alone
I'm doin' these beats for pro bono soon as we get to bone
Now she like a lotta clothes, I like to see her out of 'em
She got a lot exposed, pump up the volume
Pump up the volume, dance, dance
Don't give Kanye a chance
Cuz I'm a Gemini with two sides and two rides
Y'all talkin' business, I'm peepin' her thighs
Look, I'm tryin' to hit that back end 'fore I get that back in
Called Trina and "Do she need that beat tracked again?"

[Hook: Kanye West]
Cuz I came back for you
To show you that I'm workin' with a little somethin'
And we get the session pumpin'
See I came back for you
Cuz any rap chick that look half nice
I'm givin' 'em half price

[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Back when Eve went with Steve before she had her weave
I was sendin' beat tapes like you wouldn't believe
Back when Foxy had a group with Nas and AZ
The way she looked on "Chyna Doll", I woulda did them beats for free
Cuz only recently I been gettin' a decent fee
The checks I got from D Dot was just teasin' me
I bought somw earrings like Baby that may be fake
But at least it got girls callin' me 'Babycakes'
Now maybe Kay can hit 'em or Nas with Lazy K
And lady may, maybe hey
You're lookin' all thick and sweet
You need a nigga that can give you dick and beats
So go and get Angie and tell her

[Hook: Kanye West]
I came back for you
To show you that I'm workin' with a little somethin'
And we get the session pumpin'
See I came back for you
Cuz any rap chick that look half nice
I'm givin' 'em half price

[Outro: Kanye]
Got a two for head sale
Send, send headshots first though
Will you beat tapes for who? Oh Trina?
Oh I'm be right there, I'm right there
I'll be the- I'll be in studio in five minutes
Yo yo, she said she want her ass look gushy wet
I told her all I need is my back end check

I told her to-
I ain't feelin' that verse

Overall Meaning

In the intro of “Half Price,” a woman asks Kanye West what else he needs in life since he already has everything a woman could want, including exclusive designer clothes, jewelry, a luxurious lifestyle, a talented producer like Kanye, and even fancy food like lobster and champagne. She then accuses him of forgetting his roots, suggesting that he should instead stick to his cultural staples of collard greens and cornbread. Kanye then proceeds to rap about his success in the music industry and his lust for women with expensive tastes, which are both represented through his love of designer clothes, fame, fortune, and women's luxury lifestyles. He also references famous women in the rap game, including Lil' Kim, Trina, and Foxy Brown, to show how he can get with any woman in the game, even at a discounted price.

The general meaning behind this song is Kanye's perception of his extravagant lifestyle and the women that come with it. He feels that he has everything he could possibly need but still has an eye for women who can complement his luxurious lifestyle. The song also seems to have a sense of humour in the lyrics, with Kanye taking light jabs at himself and his surroundings.

Line by Line Meaning

You say what is it that you want?
What more could you possibly desire?

You got everything that a woman could ever need in life
You have all the material possessions you could want.

You got a closet full of minks, Chinchilla
Your wardrobe is luxurious.

I got a bureau full of diamonds
I too possess valuable items.

I can change four times a day if I want to
I have versatility in my clothing choices.

You even tryin' to eat lobster and drink champagne
You are trying to indulge in fancy foods and drinks.

Now you know that ain't your roots
You are not used to this lifestyle.

For you strictly a collard green and cornbread bit
You prefer traditional Southern cuisine.

Now you know if anybody know it I know
I understand where you come from.

But since you feel like that this evening
But since you are feeling this way right now,

Sit down (know what?) and drink some champagne with me
Relax and enjoy a drink with me.

You'll never catch me in that baby momma Benz again
I won't be seen driving an outdated car anymore.

We gon' roll this weed
We are going to smoke marijuana.

I'm doin' these beats for pro bono soon as we get to bone
I am producing music for free as long as we have sex.

She got a lot exposed, pump up the volume
She's showing a lot of skin, so let's turn up the music.

Don't give Kanye a chance
Don't let me have a chance to impress you.

Cuz I'm a Gemini with two sides and two rides
Because I'm a Gemini, I have a diverse personality and cars.

Back when Eve went with Steve before she had her weave
Back in the day when Eve was with Stevie J before she wore wigs,

Cuz any rap chick that look half nice, I'm givin' 'em half price
Because I find most female rappers attractive, I'll give them a discount on my beats.

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