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.
Like This
Kanye West Lyrics
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I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't used to this
Wit ya boy the Louie Vuitton Don
And I'm on my fly shit
Straight from the Chi bitch
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't they used to this
You keep askin' questions
Dumb ass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probably got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
I'm a let ya wife peep game get used to this shit
Introduce her to shit
Like Life meet Laine
Laine meet Life
Y'all two get acquainted
Its so cool bein' my new chick ain't it?
Let me explain it
I don't make up shit
I just Lorraine it maybe Jacob shit
Make a 36D from a A cup bitch
Sleep with me you might wake up with (with what)
A set of keys to a pad and a Jag
Fendi spas Paddington bags
Cockiness to add in ya swag
Take a look at what you had and then gag
Like ill
Anybody know a girl that don't like heels? (do ya?)
That's like askin' is the nose on Mike real (is it?)
Hell naw
Well ma
I'm here to catch you
They say men are dogs you know what I'm here to fetch you
You keep askin' questions
Dumb ass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probally got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
Uh Roc-A-Fella
Black people usin' black cars isn't it ironic?
Smokin' weed on the yacht isn't it the chronic?
Plus the hos good
Its feelin' like rose wood
That plus all the bullshit we on it
Cops'll pull you over like isn't there a problem?
No sir,
But I realize the windows so blur
That you might've mistaked a nigga for a chauffeur
Ya might mistake that backseat for a sofur (sofa)
Now the dreads said to rap on everything
Cause he know that I snap on everything
Listen, when my flow commissions
It caused the commissioner to throw a cap on everything
My accountant said
If I get the crib on the side of the mountain
Right beside the fountain
And decide on the Phantom
I'd go broker than Hammer
Performin' in pajamas
Damn it
You keep askin' questions
Dumbass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probally got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
My flow got teeth marks in it and I know who the biters is
Can't blame them but whoever they writers is
Matter fact whoever the dick riders is
Get your own style don't Winona Ryder his
Ferrari Fab or you could say Spyder Spizz
SLR pullin' up on the side of his
Shorty's success ain't even near as hot as his
This dudes paper thinner than Easy Wadha is
I made me laugh yo
But if you do the math though
I've been gettin' money since Kojak had a afro
I've been fresh since
Will Smith was a Fresh Prince
Had hos when Kermit was a tadpole
So of course the officers wanna off us
Came off the corner to up in the corner office
I thought it was livin'
They call it ballin'
It been like this
Where the hell all of y'all been?
You keep askin' questions
Dumbass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probally got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't used to this
Kanye West's song "Like This" featuring Fabolous is a song that depicts the lavish lifestyle of Kanye and Fabolous. The song starts with Kanye talking about being the Louis Vuitton Don, and he is on a fly shit coming straight from the Chi bitch. It's a boastful statement from Kanye, which sets the scene for the whole song.
The chorus then starts with Kanye saying he can tell that the haters aren't used to the high life. They can't handle the expensive clothes, cool cars, and beautiful women they are surrounded by. The people around Kanye are asking many dumb questions and making stupid suggestions because they've never lived like that; the funny faces they make don't match their funny chase.
In Fabolous's verse, he talks about the ironic situation of black people using black cars and smoking weed on a yacht. He also states that his flow got teeth marks in it, and he knows who the biters are but can't blame them for their actions. He says he has been getting money since Kojak had an afro, which is a reference to an old TV show, and he has been fresh since Will Smith was the Fresh Prince.
Overall, the song is a boastful message from Kanye and Fabolous about their expensive lifestyle, surrounded by beautiful women, and a lot of money.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah hey yo Fab
Hello, Fabolous.
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can sense that they are not accustomed to this.
Wit ya boy the Louie Vuitton Don
With me, who is known as the Louie Vuitton Don.
A.K.A. Marty Mint Fly
Also known as Marty Mint Fly.
And I'm on my fly shit
And I am expressing my stylish and cool behavior.
Straight from the Chi bitch
Directly from Chicago, female dog.
You keep askin' questions
You continue to inquire.
Dumbass suggestions
Stupid and foolish recommendations.
Must ain't never lived like this
You probably have never experienced a lifestyle like this.
Why the funny faces
Why are you making funny facial expressions?
Nah the funny chase
No, it's not the amusing game you are thinking about.
You just ain't never drink like this
You simply have never consumed alcohol in this manner.
You can't even lie
You cannot even deny it.
You probably got high
You most likely have used drugs.
But you ain't never smoked like this
But you have never smoked like this before.
I see shoppin' bags
I notice bags from shopping.
Might pop some tags
Perhaps you removed the price tags.
But you was never fly like this
But you were never as stylish as this.
I'm a let ya wife peep game get used to this shit
I will allow your wife to observe and become accustomed to this lifestyle.
Introduce her to shit
Familiarize her with certain things.
Like Life meet Laine
For example, introducing Life to meet Laine.
Laine meet Life
Allowing Laine to meet Life in return.
Y'all two get acquainted
Letting the two of them become familiar with each other.
Its so cool bein' my new chick ain't it?
It is quite enjoyable being in a relationship with me, isn't it?
Let me explain it
Allow me to clarify.
I don't make up shit
I do not fabricate stories.
I just Lorraine it maybe Jacob shit
I merely add my own touch to it, like a Lorraine or perhaps Jacob.
Make a 36D from a A cup bitch
Transform an A cup bra size to a 36D, female dog.
Sleep with me you might wake up with (with what)
If you sleep with me, you might wake up possessing something.
A set of keys to a pad and a Jag
A set of keys to an apartment and a Jaguar car.
Fendi spas Paddington bags
Luxury items from Fendi, such as spas and Paddington bags.
Cockiness to add in ya swag
Confidence to enhance your style and demeanor.
Take a look at what you had and then gag
Examine what you used to possess and feel repulsed.
Like ill
Like extreme.
Anybody know a girl that don't like heels? (do ya?)
Does anyone know a girl who does not enjoy wearing high heels? (do you?)
That's like askin' is the nose on Mike real (is it?)
That is akin to questioning if Michael's nose is natural. (is it?)
Hell naw
Definitely not.
Well ma
Well, girl.
I'm here to catch you
I am here to attract your attention.
They say men are dogs you know what I'm here to fetch you
There is a saying that men are like dogs, and I am here to pursue you.
Uh Roc-A-Fella
Uh, Roc-A-Fella Records.
Black people usin' black cars isn't it ironic?
Black people using black cars, isn't that ironic?
Smokin' weed on the yacht isn't it the chronic?
Smoking marijuana on the luxury yacht, isn't that excellent?
Plus the hos good
Additionally, the women are of high quality.
Its feelin' like rose wood
It feels luxurious and prestigious.
That plus all the bullshit we on it
That, combined with all the nonsense we are involved in.
Cops'll pull you over like isn't there a problem?
Police officers will stop you and ask if there is an issue.
No sir,
No, officer,
But I realize the windows so blur
However, I am aware that the windows are heavily tinted.
That you might've mistaked a nigga for a chauffeur
To the extent that you may have thought I was a chauffeur.
Ya might mistake that backseat for a sofur (sofa)
You may even confuse the backseat for a sofa.
Now the dreads said to rap on everything
Now the individual with dreadlocks suggested rapping on anything and everything.
Cause he know that I snap on everything
Because he knows that I excel at rapping on any subject.
Listen, when my flow commissions
Listen, when I start performing my flow.
It caused the commissioner to throw a cap on everything
It made the commissioner put a limit on everything.
My accountant said
My accountant informed me.
If I get the crib on the side of the mountain
If I purchase a home on the side of the mountain.
Right beside the fountain
Exactly next to the fountain.
And decide on the Phantom
And choose the Phantom car model.
I'd go broker than Hammer
I would become more financially broke than MC Hammer.
Performin' in pajamas
Performing while wearing pajamas.
Damn it
Darn it.
My flow got teeth marks in it and I know who the biters is
My flow has distinctive qualities and I am aware of the imitators.
Can't blame them but whoever they writers is
I cannot blame them, but those who write for them.
Matter fact whoever the dick riders is
In fact, whoever is excessively following and supporting them.
Get your own style don't Winona Ryder his
Develop your own unique style, do not imitate like Winona Ryder.
Ferrari Fab or you could say Spyder Spizz
Referring to Ferrari Fab or even Spyder Spizz.
SLR pullin' up on the side of his
SLR car model arriving on the side of his vehicle.
Shorty's success ain't even near as hot as his
The girl's achievements are not even close to being as impressive as his.
This dudes paper thinner than Easy Wadha is
The income of these guys is not as substantial as Easy Wadha's.
I made me laugh yo
I found it amusing.
But if you do the math though
But if you calculate it.
I've been gettin' money since Kojak had a afro
I have been earning money since Kojak, who had an afro hairstyle.
I've been fresh since
I have been fashionable since.
Will Smith was a Fresh Prince
Will Smith portrayed the Fresh Prince.
Had hos when Kermit was a tadpole
I had women around me even when Kermit was a young frog.
So of course the officers wanna off us
Therefore, it is not surprising that the police officers want to harm us.
Came off the corner to up in the corner office
We transitioned from the street corner to high positions in the corporate world.
I thought it was livin'
I once believed that it was living the good life.
They call it ballin'
They refer to it as living luxuriously.
It been like this
It has been like this for a while now.
Where the hell all of y'all been?
Where have all of you been this whole time?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OMAR EDWARDS, ERNESTO N SHAW, KANYE OMARI N WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheBlakeGG
My wife of 43 years passed away back in 1972 and this was by far her favorite song. It still brings me to tears hearing it today
@deqthy
bro
@bremertonn
shut yo clown ass up
@eduardosolano9761
make new videos
@gxtsu
bro
@kenpachi2353
Idiot
@yefan24
Ye, before you dropped this song I was an alcoholic, drug addict, I was homeless, and was on the run from the police. After hearing this song I now have a Fortune 500 company, a Purple Heart, 3 billion dollars, and a loving family. Thank you Ye
@larryfoster8820
You did all that in 5 min?
@t0pper8
All within five minutes of the song dropping 🥹 so inspirational
@ilovemusicxoxoo
This video just came out like 5 mins ago....