Ye, born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, is an American rapper, singer, s… Read Full Bio ↴Ye, born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is one of the most prominent figures in hip hop, known for his diverse musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, West began producing for regional artists in the Chicago area. As an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, he co-produced albums including Jay-Z's The Blueprint (2001) before signing with the label as a recording artist. West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), received critical acclaim and produced the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Slow Jamz." He topped the chart four other times with the singles "Gold Digger" (2005), "Stronger" (2007), "E.T." (2011, as a featured artist), and "Carnival" (2024).

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.

Wack Niggaz Pt. 2
Kanye West Lyrics

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Yeah yolet me, let me, let me
Let me tell you why - why
This niggawhy we dedicated this song
To this kind of nigga cuz number one
Duke is drivin' in the motherfuckin' projects
With a - with a Sebring
And with - with a rag off
Y'na'mean? Y you not ballin'

Like that play-boy straight up
Then the bitch you got playin' shotgun
Like, I used to serve that bitch, c'mon
Really really good
I mean and you gotta shirt and tie
You wack ass nigga

Wack niggasi don't even like to be around 'em
Give 'em dap or pound 'em
See 'em out, they houndin' dawg
Sayin' they got tracks for me to get down on
Sayin' they hot when that shit
Don't even sound warm
Nigga I'm nasty, my style is sound porn
The graphic, exposin' wack asses
I emcee as free as Ol' Dirty Bastard
You think you Catholic tryin' to
Appeal to the masses
The Cassius Clay of rap today
Rock a beard like Castaway
You couldn't be dope for even half a day
We keep it hot like it's after May
Smoke a nigga then I pass to K

The pastor say we goin' to mass today
We have to pray, these niggas is wack 'n' eh
I have to say, since Pac passed away
Most these niggas don't even deserve
A track from me first of all let's get rid
Of them Louis Vuitton boots
And get yo tall ass out that C Class coupe
Y'see the whiskay had them
Girls feelin' friskay you was with mey
She said "Who's the sissay?"
And even if they did wanna get bizzay
Freaky like Missay and roll the weed up
You would roll three blunts and
Fuck up three blunts
Motherfucka you would fuck up a free lunch
Dawg just keep it right thurr like Chingay
Yo girl don't like me how
Long has shee been gay
Spanish girls tell ya "No hable ingle"
And everbody wanna run to me for they single
It's funny how these wack niggas need my help
Wasn't around when I couldn't feed myself
Dawg, if I was you I wouldn't feel myself
Dawg, if I was you I'd kill myself

(Wack nigga) Wake up in the morning dawg
And you a
(Wack nigga) I'd kill myself if I was that
(Wack nigga) Everything you wear and rock
Is just (Wack nigga) Even if you
Flossin' rocks you still
(Wack nigga) You can't do it dawg, you's a
(Wack nigga) Bitin' ass, bitch ass, trick ass
(Wack nigga) Even your daughter says
"My daddy's a - "
(Wack nigga - You wack nigga)

You know you wack when ya dawgs tell you
That's how you know ya flow is weak
Cuz you only got them there
To 'Say Yes' like Floetry
The clique that I oversee ain't
Impressed by ya poetry
You're the place you're supposed to be
You ain't ain't comin' close to me
It ain't that you underrated
It's more that you're under dated
And mediocre at best is all
The hoes you've ever dated
For all your guest appearances
You couldn't get the clearances
For them it's just a check they
Don't respect you as a lyricist
Look at what ya lyrics is, Murder, Death
Kill but you never shot nothin', never have
Never will better add on to ya skills before
You join this round robin
Of super emcees that'll add to ya problems

In the beginnin'
God created man in his own image
I'm 'bout to tell you how
The story gon' finish
Kweli handle his business
Niggas don't forget it
Cause a wiseman can choose to
Get ignorant with it
Na'mean - you all can get it
I'm conisdered the nicest
The way I spit it give
These niggas all identity crisis
All day talkin' that shit like
"You hold a gat, right?"
The trip you on must be short cause
You pack light - act right
You got it twisted
Tellin' niggas that you pack heat
You ain't gunning now
You runnin' like an athlete
You ballas need to quit
Rhymin' like Allen Ive
Start speakin' Nuwaubian and
Followin' Malachi or anything but rhyme
You need to sell drugs for real
Instead of on the radio
You'd be dead or in jail
All these thug niggas wanna rap
And all these rap niggas wanna thug
And all ya'll fuckin' the game up
It's time to change up
My lyrics rip ya frame up
Askin' if I'm nice like fuckin' with a chick
Who don't give head - that's a no-brainer
Niggas back bangers you don't even
Know the names of
I'mma bout to meet my quota
You about to meet ya Saviour
You wack nigga, you about to get shot
Fuck with Talib Kweli
That's how you get got boy!
Not that I'm wildin' or even promote violence

It's just you're fuckin' up my high
Can a nigga smoke in silence?!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's song "Wack Niggaz Pt. 2" address the issue of fake or untalented individuals in the music industry. Kanye expresses his frustration with these individuals who claim to be talented and successful, but in reality, they lack skill, originality, and authenticity. He criticizes their style, their attempts to appeal to the masses, and their reliance on others for validation.

Throughout the song, Kanye uses vivid imagery and wordplay to showcase the stark contrast between his own talent and the mediocrity of these "wack niggaz." He compares himself to Ol' Dirty Bastard, highlighting his free-spirited and unapologetic approach to music. He also mocks their materialistic mindset, pointing out their obsession with brands like Louis Vuitton and their reliance on image rather than substance.

Kanye also takes a shot at those who only want to collaborate with him for their own benefit, highlighting their lack of loyalty and genuine respect for his talent. He suggests that these individuals were nowhere to be found when he was struggling, and now they seek his help when they need a hit song. He asserts his superiority, implying that if he were in their shoes, he would not even feel proud of himself.

In summary, "Wack Niggaz Pt. 2" is a scathing critique of talentless individuals in the music industry who rely on image and hype rather than genuine skill and authenticity.

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