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.
Maybach Music 2
Kanye West Lyrics
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Whatever I send out homie I'ma make back
Can you believe it, whoa you gotta see it
I don't plan on going broke put that on my Maybach
Cause I'm in it to win now niggas can't take that
Listen to my Maybach music, to my Maybach music
Martin Louis the King Jr.Starting, all that stuntin' is gonna ruin ya
B.I. was alive he probably had a two tone
With the Grey Poupon
Anything yay poop on
Will explode
Cause I am the shit and this is my commode
Uh oh there they go
Talking about how ya boy clothes extra tight
I just remember that my limelight extra bright
I hit the strip club and girls get extra hype,
You hit the strip club and girls turn extra dyke
We know who not getting no sex tonight
And a lap dance will probably be a blessing right.
So all the shit you talking dead, coffin
Light the weed coughing, new crib loftin'
Where it's at? Austin, where's that? Texas
What's in front? Benz's, what else? Lexus
Well who's Maybach is this? Mr. West's
Realest shit I ever wrote chilling in my Maybach
Whatever I send out homie I'ma make back
Can you believe it, whoa you gotta see it
I don't plan on going broke put that on my Maybach
Cause I'm in it to win now niggas can't take that
Listen to my Maybach music, to my Maybach music
Kush burn like petroleum
Crib need custodians
Shades in all shades
These made erodium
Use to be the Oldsmo
Hoes call it oh low
Now I got so many horses
Bitches call me Polo
5762 tell me how ya wanna move
Yea you know I got them both,
Beat your ass black and blue
I was barely getting pretty women
Now I scoop Emmy winners like kitty litter
Any winter Fendi denim like a slender nigga
Looking in the mirror I can see the real contender
Celery for even Gregory I'm on my dinner
So what the fuck is ya telling me other than your gender
I'm a boss and I'm riding like a small fault,
Niggas make your wheels and ride 'til they fall off yea Ross!
Realest shit I ever wrote chilling in my Maybach
Whatever I send out homie I'ma make back
Can you believe it, whoa you gotta see it
I don't plan on going broke put that on my Maybach
Cause I'm in it to win now niggas can't take that
Listen to my Maybach music, to my Maybach music
Well alright,
All black Maybach
I'm sitting in the asshole
Classy as a mother still gutter like a bad bowl
Benjamin Franklin on x how the cash row
That's right them mill due like damn clothes
I eat ya mill too
We don't feel you
And we be strapping up like the navy seal do
Sweet as banana split every time I peel through,
Fresher than will smith and uncle Phil too
Watching T-V in the Maybach in traffic,
I'm on my feet like tough acting Tinactin
I'm running this shit
You should try tackling,
Lil Wayne in one word immaculate,
You see the Biggie, you see the Jay, the Tupac in him,
The Kurt Cobain, the Andre three stacks
And then I'm back to doing shit like I do sing Maybach music
Realest shit I ever wrote chilling in my Maybach
Whatever I send out homie I'ma make back
Can you believe it, whoa you gotta see it
I don't plan on going broke put that on my Maybach
Cause I'm in it to win now niggas can't take that
Listen to my Maybach music, to my Maybach music
In the first verse, Kanye West talks about his success and how he doesn't plan on going broke while chilling in his Maybach. He talks about how he's in it to win and nothing can take that away from him. In the following verse, Rick Ross takes over and talks about his wealth and how he's "a boss." He compares himself to polo and talks about how he's got so many horses. He also talks about his success with women and the fame he's accumulated. In the third verse, Wayne comes in and talks about his own success, comparing himself to Biggie, Jay, Tupac, Kurt Cobain, and Andre 3000. Overall, the song is a braggadocious display of three of hip-hop's biggest stars flexing their wealth, fame, and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Realest shit I ever wrote chilling in my Maybach
This is the most authentic thing I have ever written while relaxing in my luxury Maybach vehicle
Whatever I send out homie I'ma make back
I am confident that any investment I make will result in a profit
Can you believe it, whoa you gotta see it
My success is truly impressive and must be witnessed to be believed
I don't plan on going broke put that on my Maybach
I am determined to maintain my financial stability and will do whatever it takes to avoid bankruptcy
Cause I'm in it to win now niggas can't take that
I am fully committed to succeeding and know that no one can stand in my way
Listen to my Maybach music, to my Maybach music
Experience the luxurious lifestyle that I am living through my music inspired by my Maybach vehicle
Martin Louis the King Jr.
A clever wordplay on the famous civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. using a high-end designer brand to express the singer's wealth
Starting, all that stuntin' is gonna ruin ya
Attempting to impress others with flashy displays of wealth will ultimately lead to one's downfall
B.I. was alive he probably had a two tone
Notorious B.I.G., if he were still alive, would likely have a two-tone Maybach as a symbol of his success and wealth
With the Grey Poupon
Referencing the luxury mustard brand to further emphasize the lavish lifestyle of the artist
Anything yay poop on
Anything that I (Kanye West) touch or endorse is guaranteed to become a success due to my influence and fanbase
Will explode
The success of any product or venture that I attach myself to will be explosive and become widely popular
Cause I am the shit and this is my commode
The singer believes that he is the best and that his success is the result of his own efforts and talent
Uh oh there they go
The singer is acknowledging that people are talking about him and his success
Talking about how ya boy clothes extra tight
People are discussing the fashion choices of the singer, which are perceived as tight and flashy
I just remember that my limelight extra bright
The artist is aware that he is in the public eye and that his success has brought him a lot of attention
I hit the strip club and girls get extra hype,
When the artist goes to the strip club, the women get very excited and enthusiastic because of his wealth and fame
You hit the strip club and girls turn extra dyke
When someone less successful than the singer visits the strip club, women are not as interested in them and may even identify as lesbians (turning 'extra dyke')
We know who not getting no sex tonight
The singer implies that those who are not as successful as him will not be having sexual experiences that night
And a lap dance will probably be a blessing right.
A lap dance is considered a blessing because it is seen as a symbol of the artist's success and attractiveness to women
So all the shit you talking dead, coffin
The artist believes that the negative things that others say about him are pointless and will ultimately lead to their own downfall
Light the weed coughing, new crib loftin'
The artist is lighting up a joint and moving to a new, luxurious home
Where it's at? Austin, where's that? Texas
The singer is moving to Austin, Texas, which is implied to be a wealthy and desirable location
What's in front? Benz's, what else? Lexus
The artist is driving his expensive Mercedes-Benz and Lexus vehicles
Well who's Maybach is this? Mr. West's
The singer is claiming ownership of the Maybach vehicle he is riding in
Boss!
The singer is emphasizing his status as a boss, or leader, in the music industry and in his personal life
Kush burn like petroleum
The singer is smoking high-quality marijuana (kush) that burns quickly and powerfully
Crib need custodians
The artist's home is so large and luxurious that it requires a staff to maintain it
Shades in all shades
The artist has a large collection of designer sunglasses in various colors
These made erodium
The singer's sunglasses are made with a rare, high-quality metal called erodium
Use to be the Oldsmo
The singer used to drive an Oldsmobile, which is a much less luxurious vehicle than his current Maybach
Hoes call it oh low
The artist's Oldsmobile was referred to as oh low by women he was involved with
Now I got so many horses
The artist has so many luxurious cars that he compares them to horses
Bitches call me Polo
Women refer to the artist as 'Polo,' which may be a reference to the designer brand or to the game of polo, which is associated with wealth and luxury
5762 tell me how ya wanna move
The singer is asking his team to inform him of their plans and strategies with a secret code
Yea you know I got them both,
The artist has a lot of money and resources to accomplish his goals
Beat your ass black and blue
The singer is implying that he will physically assault those who oppose him or his goals
I was barely getting pretty women
The singer was not successful with women in the past when he did not have wealth or fame
Now I scoop Emmy winners like kitty litter
The singer is now successful with women who have achieved fame and recognition, such as Emmy award winners
Any winter Fendi denim like a slender nigga
The artist wears high-end Fendi denim in the winter that makes him appear slim and fashionable
Looking in the mirror I can see the real contender
The artist sees himself as a true competitor in the music industry and in life due to his talent, success, and wealth
Celery for even Gregory I'm on my dinner
The singer is eating celery for his dinner, which may be a reference to a healthy lifestyle or to the fact that he can afford to eat whatever he wants
So what the fuck is ya telling me other than your gender
The singer is dismissing anything his critics say unless it is relevant to their gender
I'm a boss and I'm riding like a small fault,
The artist sees himself as a powerful leader who is in control of his life and career
Niggas make your wheels and ride 'til they fall off yea Ross!
The artist is referring to rapper Rick Ross and his song Hustlin', implying that he is also hustling and working hard to maintain his success
All black Maybach
The artist is driving an all-black Maybach, which is a symbol of his wealth and success
I'm sitting in the asshole
The singer is sitting in the backseat of the Maybach, which is often referred to as the 'asshole' or 'shot-caller' seat due to its perceived prestige
Classy as a mother still gutter like a bad bowl
The artist is both elegant and refined, but still retains his rough and unpolished edges
Benjamin Franklin on x how the cash row
The singer has a lot of money (symbolized by Benjamin Franklin's face on the $100 bill), and is earning even more through his success
That's right them mill due like damn clothes
The singer's millions of dollars are stacking up and accumulating quickly, like clothes piled up in a closet
I eat ya mill too
The singer is so successful that he could 'eat' (spend) someone else's millions of dollars without even noticing
We don't feel you
The artist and his team do not respect or acknowledge those who are not on their level of success
And we be strapping up like the navy seal do
The artist and his team are equipping themselves with weapons and gear like the highly-trained Navy SEAL military unit
Sweet as banana split every time I peel through,
The singer feels very confident and powerful whenever he drives his Maybach
Fresher than will smith and uncle Phil too
The singer is comparing his own freshness (fashion style) to that of Will Smith and Uncle Phil, two characters from the popular show 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air'
Watching T-V in the Maybach in traffic,
The artist enjoys watching television while driving in his Maybach, even when stuck in traffic
I'm on my feet like tough acting Tinactin
The artist is on his game like the popular foot fungus medication Tinactin, which is advertised as making one's feet feel tough and invincible
I'm running this shit
The artist is in charge and has control over the music industry and his own life
You should try tackling,
Others should attempt to challenge the singer, but are likely to fail
Lil Wayne in one word immaculate,
The artist sees rapper Lil Wayne as extremely talented and impressive
You see the Biggie, you see the Jay, the Tupac in him,
The singer sees himself as comparable to legendary rappers The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Tupac Shakur in terms of his talent and impact on the industry
The Kurt Cobain, the Andre three stacks
The singer is also compared to Kurt Cobain, the late frontman of the band Nirvana, and Andre '3000' Benjamin, a rapper and part of the group Outkast
And then I'm back to doing shit like I do sing Maybach music
The singer concludes the song by returning to his original theme of creating music inspired by his Maybach vehicle, showcasing his lavish lifestyle and success.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, KANYE WEST, DEXTER WANSEL, FAHEEM NAJM, DWAYNE CARTER, KEVIN CROWE, ERIK ORTIZ, CARLYLE ANDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mhlengintswane9052
Lil Wayne's verse and how the beat changes specifically for him 😭💯🔥
@ishdontstop_
beautifully mixed
@GR8119
One of the most MAGNIFICENT rap songs ever orchestrated. If you play an instrument or have a good ear, you'll understand what I mean.
@derrickmarshall628
Exactly. Ur so right.... Sax player here. C/O 2000. Most music now is overly synthesized. They dont hear ya
@deandrejbass
I must agree. I'm a bass player. We Opened a show with a live band wit dis it was Killin!!!
@deandrejbass
@@derrickmarshall628 C/O 2000 in the building!!! Started plyin bass our senior year "99"
@MirrorImageOfYou
Drummer and this is straight facts 💯
@mamadoudiouf6047
I agree
@shyshotcaller27
this is still one of the hardest songs ever produced. .period
@mariekano9730
Have you heard the rap "Still"? That shit is hard you need a lesson on what rap really is let alone the definition of hard