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.
Take It as a Loss
Kanye West Lyrics
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Players the same shit but uh
It's kinda like it's saying if you a
True player you can't count that
You know what I'm saying
Sometimes you gottta take it as a loss player
That's right Consequence and uh I go by
The name of uh Kanye to the
Minute we finna' break it down
Right here right now
I know that bro gone wanna probably want
Me bad when I drive the Jag
And try to turn my sons against
Me like a hockey dad
Cause this every time she at the
Light she reminded who the mac
And um she not the type
That be getting the tat she getting the lac
And figure shes getting the stacks
Figuring that we run clean like hoes and me
Now ride up and down like coasters be
In Kanye West's song "Take It as a Loss," he reflects on the lifestyle of ballers and players and explores the concept of accepting defeat or setbacks as part of the game. He emphasizes that being a true player means not dwelling on losses but instead moving forward.
The lyrics suggest that Kanye anticipates criticism and envy from others as he achieves success, particularly from those who may try to turn his loved ones against him. He mentions driving a luxurious car (Jaguar) and how it may provoke jealousy. The reference to a "hockey dad" implies that these individuals may act aggressively or manipulatively in order to undermine Kanye's relationships.
Kanye contrasts this behavior with the woman he is involved with, describing her as someone who prefers luxury over getting tattoos. He implies that she is focused on accumulating wealth, possibly indicating that they both prioritize material success. The line about running clean like "hoes and me" suggests they navigate the game of life smoothly, like experienced players.
Overall, Kanye is highlighting the resilience, adaptability, and ability to move past losses as essential qualities of a true player. He acknowledges the challenges that come with success and perhaps warns others that he is aware of their tactics.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that bro gone wanna probably want Me bad when I drive the Jag
I understand that this person will most likely resent me when they see me driving a luxury car.
And try to turn my sons against Me like a hockey dad
They will attempt to manipulate my children and turn them against me, just like an overbearing hockey dad.
Cause this every time she at the Light she reminded who the mac
Every time she sees me in the spotlight, she is reminded of my status as the top player.
And um she not the type That be getting the tat she getting the lac
She's not the kind of person who gets tattoos, but instead, she's focused on acquiring wealth.
And figure shes getting the stacks
She's under the impression that she's accumulating a lot of money.
Figuring that we run clean like hoes and me
Assuming that we operate smoothly without any issues, just like professionals.
Now ride up and down like coasters be
Currently, we are experiencing ups and downs in our lives, similar to the motion of roller coasters.
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