Illest Motherfucker Alive
Kanye West Jay-Z Lyrics


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1985 white Lamborghini countach, two of 'em
I need a slow motion video right now
Cause I'm moving in slow motion, slow motion
Feelin' like Hype Williams shooting a nigga
Shooting a nigga, hey hey hey
I need a slow motion video right now ay ay

Damn baby pussy can't be your only hustle
Unless you bad as Naomi Russell
I mean a lot of niggas got money
So basically, Russell ain't the only Russell
Russell brand, Russell crow
Zero zero zero zero, a whole lot of 0's
What you after, actor money?
You in line behind currency, yeah you after money
Bullet proof condom when I'm in these hoes
Got staples on my dick (why) fuckin' centerfolds
And I swear to god they so cold
Got a nigga in Miami wearing winter clothes
I got my fur on feelin' like Jerome
She got her fur too, we get our his and her on
Don't look at the jewelry, or get your blur on
Too close, you comatose so dope you overdose
Get back, you over close
Oh no, the hood was strugglin'
But then I blessed them with that polo
Niggas was making music and then my first solo
Collo Drolo sponsored by Manolo
She got Zeppi Notos ready for some photos
Yeah and I'm cold bitch, please try to keep the door closed
Lanvin thousand dollar tee with no logos
Let me show you what I see when my eyes closed

Take it how you want til a nigga dead
(til then I'm the illest motherfucer alive)
Whole world aiming at a nigga head
(because I'm the illest motherfucker alive)

Yeah yeah uh huh hold up
King Hov, I'm exactly what the fuck you think
Eleven in a row, Bill Russell rings, Michael Jordan swag
Y'all think Michael Jordan bad
Nigga I got a 5 more rings than Michael Jordan had
Elvis has left the building now I'm on the Beatles ass
Niggas hear watch the throne,
Yeah it's like the Beatles back
Bey' Bey' my yoko ono,
Rih' Rih' complete the family
Imagine how that's gon' look front row at the Grammys
Fuck your awards like Eddie Morphy's couch
The Roc is in the building we should have stayed in the house
I don't even know what we doing here
Seems to me a complete waste of gear
Just a fuckin' waste of time, a complete waste of bottles
Niggas fashion is weak, they be wastin' all the models
Got the oversized Rolley let me show the how to do it
When I say it then you see, it ain't only in the music
Basquiats, Warhols serving as my muses
My house like a museum, so I see 'em when I'm peeing
Usually you have this much taste you European
That's the end of that way of thinking, nigga never again
Know when to leave when the heat is coming, I learned that
This is where De Niro would be if he ain't turn back
Fuck Sosa, this Hova this is real life
This is what the ending of Scarface should feel like

I need a slow motion video right now
Cause I'm moving in slow motion slow motion
Feelin' like Hype Williams shooting a nigga




Shooting a nigga hey hey hey
I need a slow motion video right now ay ay

Overall Meaning

In Kanye West and Jay-Z's song "Illest Motherfucker Alive," the first verse starts with a reference to a 1985 white Lamborghini countach, which indicates success and wealth in the rap industry. The lyrics then shift to a commentary on the idea of pussy as a hustle, calling out individuals who rely solely on sex work for income. The reference to Naomi Russell, a well-known adult film actress, highlights the double standards and exploitation of women in the industry. The verse transitions to a boastful display of affluence with lines about bulletproof condoms, designer clothing, and expensive watches. Kanye compares himself to Jerome from the TV show Martin, who was known for his lavish attire. The chorus provides a sense of confidence and power, claiming the title of the illest motherfucker alive.


The second verse is Jay-Z's, and he continues the theme of wealth and success by mentioning Bill Russell's rings and Michael Jordan's swag. He boasts that he has five more rings than Jordan and references Elvis Presley and The Beatles, positioning himself as a cultural icon. He mentions BeyoncΓ© and Rihanna, two of the most successful women in the music industry, as part of his "family." Later in the verse, he critiques the fashion industry for wasting models and bottles, and claims that his house is like a museum. He concludes with a reference to Scarface, calling himself "Hova" and implying that he's achieved similar levels of success and power.


Overall, the lyrics of "Illest Motherfucker Alive" are a typical example of bragging and boasting in the rap genre, with references to wealth, success, and cultural icons. However, there are also moments of social commentary, particularly in Kanye's verse, where he critiques the exploitation of women in the adult film industry.


Line by Line Meaning

1985 white Lamborghini countach, two of 'em
I have two expensive cars from the '80s and I want to show them off in a music video.


I need a slow motion video right now / Cause I'm moving in slow motion, slow motion / Feelin' like Hype Williams shooting a nigga / Shooting a nigga, hey hey hey / I need a slow motion video right now ay ay
I want to film a music video in slow motion and be as cool as Hype Williams, a famous music video director.


Damn baby pussy can't be your only hustle / Unless you bad as Naomi Russell / I mean a lot of niggas got money / So basically, Russell ain't the only Russell / Russell brand, Russell crow / Zero zero zero zero, a whole lot of 0's / What you after, actor money? / You in line behind currency, yeah you after money
You need to have more than just sex appeal to make money, unless you're as successful as Naomi Russell. Many people are wealthy, so it's not just about getting famous like Russell Brand or Russell Crowe. You're chasing money, just like everyone else.


Bullet proof condom when I'm in these hoes / Got staples on my dick (why) fuckin' centerfolds / And I swear to god they so cold / Got a nigga in Miami wearing winter clothes / I got my fur on feelin' like Jerome / She got her fur too, we get our his and her on / Don't look at the jewelry, or get your blur on / Too close, you comatose so dope you overdose / Get back, you over close
I use protection when I have sex with many attractive models. They're really cold and I attract cold weather, even in Miami. I wear fur because I feel like a pimp. My girlfriend and I have matching furs. Don't stare at the jewelry, or you'll be overwhelmed by our wealth. You're too close, back away before you're paralyzed by how cool we are.


Oh no, the hood was strugglin' / But then I blessed them with that polo / Niggas was making music and then my first solo / Collo Drolo sponsored by Manolo / She got Zeppi Notos ready for some photos / Yeah and I'm cold bitch, please try to keep the door closed / Lanvin thousand dollar tee with no logos / Let me show you what I see when my eyes closed
The neighborhood was struggling until I brought them my fashion brand, Polo. People were making music, but then I had a successful solo career. I'm sponsored by luxury brands like Manolo Blahnik. My girlfriend has expensive shoes ready for photo shoots. I'm so cool that you'll want to close the door on me. I wear expensive T-shirts without logos. Let me tell you about my amazing style and vision.


Take it how you want til a nigga dead / (til then I'm the illest motherfucer alive) / Whole world aiming at a nigga head / (because I'm the illest motherfucker alive)
People can think what they want about me until I die, but I still think I'm the coolest person alive. Everyone is trying to bring me down, but I'm still the best.


Yeah yeah uh huh hold up / King Hov, I'm exactly what the fuck you think / Eleven in a row, Bill Russell rings, Michael Jordan swag / Y'all think Michael Jordan bad / Nigga I got a 5 more rings than Michael Jordan had / Elvis has left the building now I'm on the Beatles ass / Niggas hear watch the throne, / Yeah it's like the Beatles back / Bey' Bey' my yoko ono, / Rih' Rih' complete the family / Imagine how that's gon' look front row at the Grammys / Fuck your awards like Eddie Morphy's couch / The Roc is in the building we should have stayed in the house / I don't even know what we doing here / Seems to me a complete waste of gear / Just a fuckin' waste of time, a complete waste of bottles / Niggas fashion is weak, they be wastin' all the models / Got the oversized Rolley let me show the how to do it / When I say it then you see, it ain't only in the music / Basquiats, Warhols serving as my muses / My house like a museum, so I see 'em when I'm peeing / Usually you have this much taste you European / That's the end of that way of thinking, nigga never again / Know when to leave when the heat is coming, I learned that / This is where De Niro would be if he ain't turn back / Fuck Sosa, this Hova this is real life / This is what the ending of Scarface should feel like
I'm the king of rap, and I know it. I have more championship rings than Michael Jordan, and I'm better than the Beatles. My wife is like Yoko Ono, and Rihanna completes our family. We're going to look amazing at the Grammys. The awards don't matter to me, and neither does the fashion of other rappers. I have expensive art in my house and I'm very particular about my taste. I've learned when to leave when things get too intense. This is where De Niro's character in Scarface would be if he didn't turn back. I'm better than Sosa, and this is what real life should feel like.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KANYE WEST, SHAWN CARTER, MIKE DEAN, JOSHUA LUELLEN, SCOTT MESCUDI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@thomasnelson5758

Co-producer Southside on Kanye's contributions to the beat in an interview with Respect Magazine:

"Q: I immediately recognized your drums on that beat, like the snare. How much of the record is your original beat, and what did Kanye add?

A: Kanye added mostly all the synths. I did the drums, the snares, the hi-hat, and the breakdowns. Basically I added the drums, and he put his Kanye classical, musical space-synth stuff to it.

Q: Yeah, the opera.

A: Yeah, the opera. You know how Kanye is. He go crazy with stuff like that. It’s like he sees a movie in his head or something."



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@giovannimacdermott3030

Lowkey the best song on the album imo. Never get tired of it.

@slater3607

You my friend have good taste

@black914015678

This song is gold!!!!

@Svidrigailov1

This song is a beautiful ego trip. Gets me pumped

@eazyE93

Well said

@ihaveautism666

Ego trip, I like that

@ihaveautism666

@Clutch7 my ego has never lead me wrong my ego is my strength and power

@alanparsons994

There is a Finnish pop band "Egotrippi" which means ego trip ;)

@dedetmt2535

One of my max out songs lol

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@BEFORETHEMHYPEBEASTS

probably the greatest collab album of all time.

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