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.
Ni**as In Paris
Kanye West Lyrics
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Ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me
So I hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me
But first niggas gotta find me
What's fifty grand to a muh'fucka like me
Can you please remind me?
Ball so hard, this shit crazy
The Nets could go 0-82 and I look at you like this shit gravy
Ball so hard, this shit weird
We ain't even 'pose to be here
Ball so hard, since we here
It's only right that we be fair
Psycho, I'm liable to be go Michael
Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6
Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rolleys that don't tick tok
Audemars that's losing time, hidden behind all these big rocks
Ball so hard, I'm shocked too, I'm supposed to be locked up too
You escaped what I've escaped
You'd be in Paris getting fucked up too
Ball so hard, let's get faded, Le Meurice for like six days
Gold bottles, scold models, spillin' eights on my sick J's
(Ball so hard) Bitch behave, just might let you meet Ye
Chi towns D. Rose, I'm movin' the Nets to BK
Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me
That shit cray
That shit cray
That shit cray
Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me
That shit cray
That shit cray
That shit cray
She said Ye can we get married at the mall?
I said look you need to crawl 'fore you ball
Come and meet me in the bathroom stall
And show me why you deserve to have it all
(Ball so hard) That shit cray, (That shit cray) ain't it Jay?
(Ball so hard) What she order (What she order) fish fillet
(Ball so hard) Your whip so cold (whip so cold) this old thing
(Ball so hard) Act like you'll ever be around motherfuckas like this again
Bougie girl, grab her hand
Fuck that bitch she don't wanna dance
Excuse my French but I'm in France (I'm just sayin')
Prince William's ain't do it right if you ask me
'Cause if I was him I would have married Kate and Ashley
What's Gucci my nigga?
What's Louie my killa?
What's drugs my deala?
What's that jacket, Margiela?
Doctors say I'm the illest
'Cause I'm suffering from realness
Got my niggas in Paris
And they going gorillas, huh!?
(I don't even know what that means)
(No one knows what it means, but its provocative)
(No it's not)
(It gets the people going!)
Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me
Ball so hard muhfuckas wanna fine me
You are now watching the throne
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
These other niggaas is lyin'
Actin' like the summer ain't mine
I got that hot bitch in my home
You know how many hot bitches I own
Don't let me in my zone
Don't let me in my zone
Don't let me in my zone
Don't let me in my zone
The stars is in the building
They hands is to the ceiling
I know I'm bout to kill it
How you know, I got that feeling
You are now watching the throne
Don't let me into my zone
Don't let me into my zone
I'm definitely in my zone
(Zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone)
The opening line of Kanye West's song "Ni**as In Paris" sets up a feeling of unity and purpose as he and Jay-Z enter a skating rink, saying "We're going to skate to one song and one song only." The rest of the song is a celebration of their success, a boast about their wealth, fame, and ability to live life on their own terms. The line "Ball so hard, muh'fuckas wanna fine me" is a direct reference to the excessive lifestyle they're living, which draws attention and scrutiny from those who would try to limit their fun. However, the pair are unfazed by any criticism, with the line "Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me" showing their confidence and resilience.
Throughout the song, Kanye and Jay-Z reference cultural touchstones like Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, and Michael Jordan, showing their own superstar status and drawing connections to other legendary figures. The mention of Paris and the French lifestyle, as well as the line "got my niggas in Paris, and they going gorillas," shows their appreciation for a life of luxury and excess. The line "Doctors say I'm the illest, 'cause I'm suffering from realness" is a comment on how their lives are authentic and genuine, even if some people try to criticize or marginalize them.
Overall, "Ni**as In Paris" is a declaration of independence and power, showing Kanye West and Jay-Z's unapologetic embrace of success, fame, and the good life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're going to skate to one song and one song only
We have a particular song in mind that we want to focus on and enjoy
Ball so hard muh'fuckas wanna fine me
I'm so successful and living my best life that people are jealous and want to penalize me for it
But first niggas gotta find me
People are talking about coming after me, but they'll have to actually locate me first
What's fifty grand to a muh'fucka like me
Can you please remind me?
I have so much money that $50,000 doesn't matter to me, but feel free to try and justify it
Ball so hard, this shit crazy
My life is so wild and unbelievable that it's hard to comprehend
Y'all don't know that don't shit phase me
Nothing that happens affects me because I am strong and unyielding
The Nets could go 0-82 and I look at you like this shit gravy
Even if my team loses every game, I'm still living well and don't care about the outcome
Ball so hard, this shit weird
My life is so surreal and bizarre that it can be unnerving
We ain't even 'pose to be here
Against all odds, we made it to this incredible point and are thriving
Ball so hard, since we here
It's only right that we be fair
Now that we've achieved success, we must use it for good and be just
Psycho, I'm liable to be go Michael
Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6
I'm so skilled and dominant that I'm like a legendary athlete or performer
Ball so hard, got a broke clock, Rolleys that don't tick tok
Audemars that's losing time, hidden behind all these big rocks
Even though my watches are expensive and flashy, they're not working properly and aren't showing the real time
Ball so hard, I'm shocked too, I'm supposed to be locked up too
You escaped what I've escaped
You'd be in Paris getting fucked up too
I've been through some rough times and was expected to fail, so my current situation is surprising. If you were in my shoes, you'd be living it up in Paris too
Ball so hard, let's get faded, Le Meurice for like six days
Gold bottles, scold models, spillin' eights on my sick J's
Now that we're in Paris, let's enjoy the high life and party for six days straight. We'll drink expensive champagne and hit on beautiful women while wearing our designer sneakers
(Ball so hard) Bitch behave, just might let you meet Ye
Chi towns D. Rose, I'm movin' the Nets to BK
If you act right and impress me, I might introduce you to myself (Ye). Also, I'm bringing the Nets to Brooklyn, where Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose is from
That shit cray
That shit cray
That shit cray
This whole situation is too insane to believe or understand
She said Ye can we get married at the mall?
I said look you need to crawl 'fore you ball
Come and meet me in the bathroom stall
And show me why you deserve to have it all
A woman asked me to marry her in a public place but I'm telling her she needs to prove herself first. Meet me in the bathroom so I can test you
(Ball so hard) That shit cray, (That shit cray) ain't it Jay?
(Ball so hard) What she order (What she order) fish fillet
(Ball so hard) Your whip so cold (whip so cold) this old thing
(Ball so hard) Act like you'll ever be around motherfuckas like this again
This whole scenario is ridiculous and absurd, and Jay-Z agrees with me. The woman ordered something mundane like a fish sandwich, yet your car is still impressive despite its age. Don't forget that you're in the presence of greatness
Bougie girl, grab her hand
Fuck that bitch she don't wanna dance
Excuse my French but I'm in France (I'm just sayin')
Prince William's ain't do it right if you ask me
'Cause if I was him I would have married Kate and Ashley
Snobby women are trying to be fancy by avoiding the dance floor, but I don't have time for that. I'm in France and Prince William should have married both Olsen twins if given the chance
What's Gucci my nigga?
What's Louie my killa?
What's drugs my deala?
What's that jacket, Margiela?
What's up with your designer clothes and accessories, as well as any illegal substances you may have?
Doctors say I'm the illest
'Cause I'm suffering from realness
Got my niggas in Paris
And they going gorillas, huh!?
I'm the most authentic and genuine person out there, which is why I'm so ill. My friends and I are tearing up Paris and acting wild
(I don't even know what that means)
(No one knows what it means, but its provocative)
(No it's not)
(It gets the people going!)
I don't understand or care about the previous line, but it's clearly striking a chord with people and getting them hyped up
You are now watching the throne
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
Don't let me get in my zone
These other niggaas is lyin'
Actin' like the summer ain't mine
I am the king and you need to be aware of that. Don't let me hit my stride and start dominating. Other rappers are pretending that they have power, but it's really all mine
I got that hot bitch in my home
You know how many hot bitches I own
Don't let me in my zone
Don't let me in my zone
Don't let me in my zone
Don't let me in my zone
The stars is in the building
They hands is to the ceiling
I know I'm bout to kill it
How you know, I got that feeling
You are now watching the throne
Don't let me into my zone
Don't let me into my zone
I'm definitely in my zone
(Zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone, zone)
I have some beautiful women in my life and they are all mine. I'm on top of the world and ready to take over. The mood is electric and everyone knows that I'm going to blow them away with my talent. Don't try to interfere with my success
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KANYE WEST, SHAWN CARTER, MIKE DEAN, W.A. DONALDSON, CHAUNCEY HOLLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@prestonm3634
“Alexa, play fine distinguished gentlemen of African descent in Paris”
@darrelf.r.7584
*Capital city of france
@Saintgloace
LMFAOO
@kiyahtalkz
This was the one LMFKAJEHEHW
@chidori9249
This the best one
@apersona9379
I put people in Paris
I’m Hispanic so I don’t even know if I can say anything
@thepro44
“Alexa play Ethnic group with African origins in Paris”
@Timothy-pc2hg
Ok now this is epic
@tehcrazysoccergirl
how is it an ethnic group. dumb as hell.
@anonemoose102
@@tehcrazysoccergirl the joke flew over your head