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.
Hate
Kanye West Lyrics
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And I made myself so easy to love
Yeah, yeah
How much they hate it? Very
Kiss girls like Katy Perry
I am never sprung but I Springer, Jerry
Don't try to this at home, results may vary
Whova? Hova, botha
American gangstas you choose whose, colder
Rappers get nasty in the booth
But I'm gross, I cant even stomach myself
Ulcer, more realer 'cause I'm closer
Had girlies in girdles weighing more than they suppose ta
Posera, no sir, my hustle, so Russell
I stretch work, yoga
You know I got it down dog
Al Roker, I used to knock pounds off
It ain't nothing for me to knock nails off
But these M-C's are prayin' for my downfall
They just, haters
I wave at you, I'm so player
I'll never be done I'm so rarer
We killin' the game its not fair
You motherfuckers stay right there
'Cause we too high up in the air
We blastin' off just like a lazer
Nigga pewoon, pewoon, pewoon
Give me rap, give me room, room, room
D-b-9 like vroom, vroom, vroom
Young Hov what we doin', doin', doin'?
We ballin', bitches, eatin' y'all food leavin' dishes
Why these niggas always talkin' leir talk, Ye?
Why I never see them at the clear port, Ye?
Why I always hear they at the airport
While I fly daily like I'm in the Air Force?
Therefore, please stop talkin' my ears off
Millionaire talk, you haters
You mad at me 'cause your paper
need to get his mother fuckin' weight up, waiter
I ain't done, name one thing that I ain't done
It hurts when you say that I ain't the one, you haters
How do I gain your favor, I need to know 'cause I care
I need you to love me I swear, look here
See Ye is, runnin' the Chi like Gale Sayers
I'm runnin' New York, I got the mayor, on my pager
You cant fade us, you hate us
I need you, stay there
I breath you, like air
Air
Ya, ya, ya, yayer
Ya, ya, ya, yayer
Where are my haters?
I love all my haters
Love all my haters
I love all my haters
Where the fuck are my haters? hater
Yayer
The song "Hate" by Kanye West featuring Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz is about the hate and jealousy that surrounds them due to their success. The lyrics repeatedly address those who hate on them and their accomplishments. They recognize that they have made themselves easy to love but still face criticism from others. The artists boast about their wealth and success, but they also acknowledge that it comes with the price of dealing with haters.
Throughout the song, the artists reference other successful individuals, such as T.I. and Al Roker, to compare their level of influence and power. Jay-Z emphasizes the notion that haters are trying to bring him down, praying for his downfall. He questions why people talk negatively about him and Kanye West but never see them at places of high status like the "clear port" or running cities like "Gale Sayers" and having the "mayor on [their] pager."
In conclusion, "Hate" is a song that addresses the hate and jealousy that come with being successful. It speaks on the importance of ignoring the negative energy around them and continuing to strive for greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Haters, haters, these niggas is haters!
I am aware that people don't like me and are spreading negative energy.
And I made myself so easy to love
Despite the haters, I am confident in myself and my ability to attract love.
Yeah, yeah
I am acknowledging the situation at hand.
How much they hate it? Very
The haters despise my success and are envious of my achievements.
Kiss girls like Katy Perry
My sexual prowess is similar to that of a famous performer, Katy Perry.
I am never sprung but I Springer, Jerry
I never fall in love but I am quick to jump in bed with someone, much like the character Jerry Springer presents on his show.
Don't try to this at home, results may vary
Please do not attempt to copy my lifestyle as it may have different results for you.
King like T.I. But in the Chi, Lary
I am like the rapper T.I. in terms of being a king, but in Chicago, I am referred to as Lary (a nickname).
Whova? Hova, botha
Who's there? Jay-Z is here and he's a force to be reckoned with.
American gangstas you choose whose, colder
Out of all the American gangsters out there, decide who is more ruthless.
Rappers get nasty in the booth
When rappers get in the recording studio, they become vulgar and explicit in their lyrics.
But I'm gross, I cant even stomach myself
Even though other rappers get nasty in their lyrics, I find myself to be even more disgusting in my words.
Ulcer, more realer 'cause I'm closer
I am more authentic and genuine in my rhymes because I am closer to the experiences I speak of.
Had girlies in girdles weighing more than they suppose ta
I have had relationships with overweight women who wore girdles to hide their size.
Posera, no sir, my hustle, so Russell
I am posing for no one, my dedication to my work is akin to that of Russell Simmons (a successful entrepreneur).
I stretch work, yoga
I am able to multitask and stretch my work to its limits, much like yoga stretches the body.
You know I got it down dog
You are aware of my skills and abilities.
Al Roker, I used to knock pounds off
Like the TV personality Al Roker, I have had weight loss success in the past.
It ain't nothing for me to knock nails off
I am so skilled that it's effortless for me to destroy the competition.
But these M-C's are prayin' for my downfall
Other rappers are hoping for my failure and demise.
They just, haters
The only thing these other rappers are capable of is hating on me.
I wave at you, I'm so player
I acknowledge the haters, but it doesn't affect my confidence or appeal to the opposite sex.
I'll never be done I'm so rarer
There is no one else quite like me, I am unique and will never be finished with my success.
We killin' the game its not fair
Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz, and I are dominating the rap game with ease and it's almost unfair to our competition.
You motherfuckers stay right there
My competition is not allowed to move up in the world because we are too far ahead.
'Cause we too high up in the air
We are at the top of our game and no one can touch us.
We blastin' off just like a lazer
Our success is like a rocket launching into space, unstoppable.
Nigga pewoon, pewoon, pewoon
The sound of our success is like a gun going off repeatedly.
Give me rap, give me room, room, room
Allow me to showcase my skills and give me space to do so.
D-b-9 like vroom, vroom, vroom
My car (a reference to the Aston Martin DB9) accelerates quickly like a race car.
Young Hov what we doin', doin', doin'?
Jay-Z (also known as Young Hov) is asking what the plan is for our next move.
We ballin', bitches, eatin' y'all food leavin' dishes
We are rich and powerful, enjoying the good life while leaving scraps for those below us.
Why these niggas always talkin' leir talk, Ye?
Other rappers are always lying and trying to talk their way out of situations, but they can't fool me.
Why I never see them at the clear port, Ye?
These rappers claim to be wealthy and successful, but I have never seen them at the airport's private jet terminal (known as the clear port).
Why I always hear they at the airport
Instead, they like to make excuses about being at the airport but are never seen there either.
While I fly daily like I'm in the Air Force?
Meanwhile, I am flying frequently, as if I were in the military's aerial division.
Therefore, please stop talkin' my ears off
I am tired of hearing these false claims and excuses from other rappers.
Millionaire talk, you haters
These other rappers like to talk about being millionaires, but they are really just haters.
You mad at me 'cause your paper
They are angry with me because my success highlights their lack of success and wealth.
need to get his mother fuckin' weight up, waiter
They need to step their game up and improve their status to compete with me.
I ain't done, name one thing that I ain't done
I have accomplished so much, that I challenge anyone to name something I haven't done.
It hurts when you say that I ain't the one, you haters
The negative words of the haters can be hurtful when they try to say I am not the best.
How do I gain your favor, I need to know 'cause I care
Despite their negativity, I still care about the haters' opinion and want to know how to get them to like me.
I need you to love me I swear, look here
I want the haters to love me and am serious about it.
See Ye is, runnin' the Chi like Gale Sayers
I am dominating the Chicago (Chi) rap scene like running back Gale Sayers (a famous athlete from the same city).
I'm runnin' New York, I got the mayor, on my pager
In addition to running Chicago, I am also running the New York rap scene and even have the mayor's attention.
You can't fade us, you hate us
The haters can't compete with us and are only capable of hating.
I need you, stay there
The haters may be negative, but I still want them to be around so I can turn them into fans eventually.
I breath you, like air
I am so immersed in the world of rap and success that I need the haters to survive and thrive.
Air
The haters are like air to me, necessary for my survival and success.
Ya, ya, ya, yayer
I am acknowledging the haters again with a playful phrase.
Where are my haters?
I am calling out to the haters, demanding their attention.
I love all my haters
Despite their negativity, I still love and appreciate the haters for motivating me to be better and more successful.
Love all my haters
I am repeating the sentiment to emphasize its importance.
I love all my haters
Once again, I am expressing my love and respect for the haters.
Where the fuck are my haters? hater
I am playfully calling out to my haters again, asking where they are and expressing that they are not a real threat to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shawn Carter, Kanye West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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