He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
I'm So Paid ft. Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy
akon Lyrics
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'Dem Konvict jeans on!
Ay yo Weezy! You Ready, yeah!
I get it in 'till sunrise
Doing ninety in a sixty five
Windows rolled down screaming ah!
Hey-ey-ey' I'm so paid
Why do you wanna count my money
I'm a hustla' and I don't need them! One of them y'all see! I'm so paid
I see police on the crooked I
Doing a hundred on the Interstate 95
My shawty leanin' blasting that Do or Die
Pushin' that motherfuckin' wood cause we certified
Got a system that'll beat and knock your wall off
Got a pump under my seat, the sawed-off
Got a bunch of goons, hoping they never call off
I'm a sniper sitting on the roof already saw y'all
It ain't too much to put a strain on me
That's the reason why I had to put the blame on me
I rather have them dollar bills rain on me
Then let them haters come and make the name of me that's why
I get it in 'till sunrise
Doing ninety in a sixt five
Windows rolled down screaming ah!
Hey-ey-ey' I'm so paid
Number one hustla' gettin' money
Why do you wanna count my money
I'm a hustla and I don't need them! One of them y'all see! I'm so paid
She said young why ya voice so hoarse
I just sound like money
Baby I should've been a Porsche (Vroom)
Paint lookin' like a sugar free Redbull
I'm so paid ya know I keep a pocketful
And that's before the taxes
Took my whole gross net and hid it under my mattress
I use to get bored count 20's for practice
Paper therapy we let the money relax us
Gold chains round my neck just like Michael Phelps
I made a killin' in the water killin' with da water
Against all odds and I will not stop
They try and keep me on bottom but I prefer the top
And my project chick I moved her next to Joc
She said the house was too small I moved her next to block
So baby get ya ass up I need an extra block
I told her do the speed limit and no extra stops and that's why
I get it in 'till sunrise
Doing ninety in a sixty five
Windows rolled down screaming ah!
Hey-ey-ey' I'm so paid
Number one hustla' gettin' money
Why do you wanna count my money
I'm a hustla' and I don't need them! One of them y'all see! I'm so paid
I am the boss it only takes one call
For a driver to hit you up and drop you off that's all
Guess what I won't be taking that fall
Homie I got cake that's what I'm paying them for (aha!)
Ain't that funny
Cause niggas want war but ain't got money
Cause I've seen them all talking 'till they start gunnin'
Quicker than Usain Bolt the fastest thing running
Yeah! Akon! Weezy! Jezzy!
Block oil holdin' down Jersey
Devine making sure we gettin' it up front
My little brother Boo got that vision baby-y!
I get it in 'till sunrise
Doing ninety in a sixty five
Windows rolled down screaming ah!
Hey-ey-ey' I'm so paid
Number one hustla' gettin' money
Why do you wanna count my money
I'm a hustla' and I don't need them! One of them y'all see! I'm so paid
Oh-oh, big money Weezy
White wife beater with the sig underneath it
How do I feel bitch I feel undefeated
Snap my fingers disappear from the precinct yea!
I'm ballin' we ball out
Thoughts of we fallin' 'til the ball bounce
I send some niggas with guns at y'all house
Only to find out you live in a doll house damn!
But I thought you was tough though
We carry choppers on our necks call it cut throat
We bury cowards on the set that they come from
We know magic turn weed smoke to gun smoke
We, ride first when we ride
You, in a hearse when you ride
I put my shoe down baby
And I'm holding down Young Mula baby! That's why
I get it in 'till sunrise
Doing ninety in a sixty five
Windows rolled down screaming ah!
Hey-ey-ey' I'm so paid
Number one hustla' gettin' money
Why do you wanna count my money
I'm a hustla' and I don't need them! One of them y'all see! I'm so paid
The lyrics to Akon's song "I'm So Paid" ft. Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy depict a lavish and opulent lifestyle of a successful hustler - someone who has made it big, flaunts his wealth, and doesn't care about the opinion of others, least of all the haters. The song begins with Akon's signature crooning, "Rubbing on that Italian leather, 'Dem Konvict jeans on!" as if he's effortlessly living the high life in designer clothes, and then Lil' Wayne jumps in with his signature raspy flow boasting about how he's doing 90 in a 65 mph zone, screaming, "I'm so paid." In the second verse, Young Jeezy takes over and talks about how he's eluded the police and is pushing his "wood" - meaning his car - to the limit.
The song's hook and verses all follow a similar theme, alluding to the notion that the men in the song are the top hustlers, highly successful, and do not need anyone's validation. They're the "number one hustla[s] gettin' money", and they don't care for anyone trying to count their money or to tell them how to run their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Rubbing on that Italian leather
I'm wearing expensive clothing made of Italian leather and I'm feeling good about it
'Dem Konvict jeans on!
I'm wearing jeans from my own clothing line, Konvict, and I'm proud of it
Ay yo Weezy! You Ready, yeah!
I'm getting ready to collaborate with Lil Wayne on this track and I'm hyping us both up
I get it in 'till sunrise
I work hard and make money all night long
Doing ninety in a sixty five
I'm driving fast on the highway without concern for the speed limit
Windows rolled down screaming ah!
I'm enjoying the breeze and screaming in excitement as I speed down the highway
Hey-ey-ey' I'm so paid
I'm proud of how much money I make and I'm not afraid to show it
Number one hustla' gettin' money
I'm the best at making money through hard work and determination
Why do you wanna count my money
Other people are jealous of my wealth and want to know how much money I have
I'm a hustla' and I don't need them! One of them y'all see! I'm so paid
I make money by myself without needing anyone else's help and I'm proud of it
I see police on the crooked I
I see police on the highway
Doing a hundred on the Interstate 95
I'm driving 100 miles per hour on the highway
My shawty leanin' blasting that Do or Die
My girlfriend is leaning out the window and playing loud music by the group Do or Die
Pushin' that motherfuckin' wood cause we certified
I'm driving a car with wood paneling and it's a certified ride
Got a system that'll beat and knock your wall off
I have a powerful sound system in my car that can literally knock down walls with its bass
Got a pump under my seat, the sawed-off
I have a shotgun hidden under my seat in case I need to use it for protection
Got a bunch of goons, hoping they never call off
I have a group of tough guys who work for me and I hope they never quit
I'm a sniper sitting on the roof already saw y'all
I'm watching from a rooftop with a sniper rifle and I've already seen you
It ain't too much to put a strain on me
I'm not easily stressed out
That's the reason why I had to put the blame on me
If something goes wrong, I take responsibility for it
I rather have them dollar bills rain on me
I prefer to have a lot of money showering down on me
Then let them haters come and make the name of me that's why
I'd rather have money than let my enemies bring me down and ruin my reputation
She said young why ya voice so hoarse
My girlfriend is asking why my voice sounds rough
I just sound like money
My voice sounds powerful and wealthy
Baby I should've been a Porsche (Vroom)
My girlfriend is saying that I sound like a powerful car engine
Paint lookin' like a sugar free Redbull
My car's paint job is bright and vibrant, like the color scheme of a sugar free Redbull can
I'm so paid ya know I keep a pocketful
I make so much money that I always have a pocketful of cash
And that's before the taxes
I have a lot of money even before I pay taxes on it
Took my whole gross net and hid it under my mattress
I hid all of my earnings under my mattress so no one else can access it
I use to get bored count 20's for practice
I used to count stacks of $20 bills just for fun
Paper therapy we let the money relax us
Money is a source of relaxation and happiness for me
Gold chains round my neck just like Michael Phelps
I wear gold chains around my neck, like the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps
I made a killin' in the water killin' with da water
I made a lot of money in the drug trade, which is often referred to as 'the water'
Against all odds and I will not stop
Despite facing challenges and obstacles, I will keep going and working hard
They try and keep me on bottom but I prefer the top
People try to bring me down, but I would rather be successful and powerful
And my project chick I moved her next to Joc
My girlfriend, who is from the same area as me, now lives next to another rapper named Joc
She said the house was too small I moved her next to block
My girlfriend said the house we were living in was too small, so I moved her to a bigger house on the same block
So baby get ya ass up I need an extra block
I need my girlfriend to get up and help me secure another area or block of land
I told her do the speed limit and no extra stops and that's why
I told her to drive safely and not take any unnecessary stops or risks, because I make enough money already
I am the boss it only takes one call
I'm in charge and I can make things happen with just one phone call
For a driver to hit you up and drop you off that's all
I can have someone come pick you up and drop you off somewhere else, just like that
Guess what I won't be taking that fall
I won't take the blame for anything that goes wrong
Homie I got cake that's what I'm paying them for (aha!)
I pay people to take care of my problems because I have enough money to do so
Ain't that funny
It's ironic
Cause niggas want war but ain't got money
Many people want to fight or cause trouble, but they don't have the financial means to do so
Cause I've seen them all talking 'till they start gunnin'
People often talk big until they're faced with real danger and have to use a gun
Quicker than Usain Bolt the fastest thing running
I'm fast and efficient, like the Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt
Block oil holdin' down Jersey
My crew is keeping things under control and protected in our area of New Jersey
Devine making sure we gettin' it up front
My associate Devine is making sure we are getting paid what we're owed right away
My little brother Boo got that vision baby-y!
My younger brother Boo has a clear vision for our future success
Oh-oh, big money Weezy
Lil Wayne is making a lot of money
White wife beater with the sig underneath it
Lil Wayne is wearing a white tank top and has a gun tucked underneath it
How do I feel bitch I feel undefeated
Lil Wayne feels on top of the world and unbeatable
Snap my fingers disappear from the precinct yea!
Lil Wayne can make his problems disappear with the snap of his fingers, even in police custody
I'm ballin' we ball out
I'm living a luxurious lifestyle and spending money without worrying about the cost
Thoughts of we fallin' 'til the ball bounce
We might have moments of doubt or failure, but we will keep bouncing back
I send some niggas with guns at y'all house
I will send some of my associates, who are armed with guns, to your house
Only to find out you live in a doll house damn!
When my associates arrive, they will discover that you live in a small, insignificant house
But I thought you was tough though
I thought you were a tough guy, but it turns out you're not
We carry choppers on our necks call it cut throat
We wear gold chains with pendants shaped like guns, which is called a 'cut throat'
We bury cowards on the set that they come from
We get rid of cowardly people who come from our same area
We know magic turn weed smoke to gun smoke
We can use our influence and power to turn a peaceful situation into a violent one
We, ride first when we ride
We are the ones in charge and leading the way when we travel
You, in a hearse when you ride
You will end up in a hearse, which transports dead bodies, if you try to challenge us
I put my shoe down baby
I'm making a statement and taking a stand
And I'm holding down Young Mula baby! That's why
I'm representing and protecting my crew, Young Money, and that's why I'm so successful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, NOEL FISHER, ALIAUNE THIAM, JAY JENKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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