West began making beats and rapping in the early 90s in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, when he formed the rap group Go Getters with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He later gained nationwide popularity through his work in New York, where he began producing tracks for artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys.
West's style of production often utilizes pitched-up vocal samples, usually from soul songs, with his drums and instruments. The first major label song he produced was The Truth by Beanie Sigel, and his first major release featuring his trademark vocal sampling style was This Canโt Be Life, a track from Jay-Zโs The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. West said he sped up the drum beat of Dr. Dreโs Xxplosive to use as a replacement for his drums on This Canโt Be Life.
West has said that Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA influenced him in his style, and has said on numerous occasions that Wu-Tang rappers Ghostface Killah and Olโ Dirty Bastard were some of his all-time favorites. Said Kanye West: โWu-Tang? Me and my friends talk about this all the timeโฆ We think Wu-Tang had one of the biggest impacts as far as a movement. From slang to style of dress, skits, the samples. Similar to the [production] style I use, RZA has been doing that.โ
In 2004 (after being pushed aside by many record companies who felt he wasn't a marketable hip-hop artist), he managed to release his debut solo album, The College Dropout on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album received critical acclaim, including 10 Grammy nominations and the awards for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album, as well as defining the style for which West would become known: "wordplay" and heavy sampling of the 70s soul and RnB tracks.
Not content to rest on his laurels, West invested two million dollars and hired a string orchestra to help with his latest effort, Late Registration (2005). West collaborated with Jon Brion to help develop the sound of the album, despite his lack of experience in hip hop production. The album received widespread acclaim like its predecessor and again claimed the Best Rap Album award at the Grammys.
West was no stranger to controversy, such as storming out at the 2004 American Music Awards after not receiving Best New Artist, but just days after the release of his second studio album, West began embroiled in a major controversy after going off-script during Hurricane Katrina broadcast, proclaiming "George Bush doesn't care about black people", which Bush claimed was "one the most disgusting moments of my presidency". In January 2006, West posed on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing a crown of thorns, once again attracting controversy.
For his third release, West was keen to produce songs that could be used more effectively when performing in arenas. For Graduation, the third and ultimately final entry into his 'Dropout Bear' series, West drew musical inspiration from The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. In the lead up to the album he became involved in a friendly rivalry with 50 Cent over which of the two artists' upcoming albums would sell more, as they were both released on the same day. West ultimately sold 957,000 copies in the first week of release, outselling Curtis by a large margin. The albums lead single "Stronger" sampled Daft Punk, and was West's third number one on Billboard 200. Many proclaim West's 'victory' over 50 Cent to be the 'death' of gangster rap as the dominant hip hop subgenre.
Following the death of his mother, Donda West, and the end of his engagement to long term partner Alexis Phifer, West abandoned his initial plan to release a fourth album entitled Good Ass Job, and shocked his fans by releasing 808s and Heartbreak, which was full of autotune singing, extensive use of the TR-808 drum machine, themes of love, loss and loneliness and very little rapping. It received slightly more mixed reviews than his previous efforts, but many critics cite 808s and Heartbreak as the catalyst for a new wave of rappers, most prominently Drake, due to its themes which were uncommon in mainstream hip-hop.
West's grief seemed to lead to a spiral out of control which culminated in him storming on stage at the 2009 VMAs to interrupt Taylor Swift's award acceptance speech to proclaim that Beyoncรฉ deserved the award instead, in a move that is infamous in pop culture and was vilified by the entire world in the aftermath. West disappeared from the public eye following this, and his upcoming tour with Lady Gaga was cancelled. The disgraced West, who was described as a 'jackass' by President Obama, seemed to have much work to do to return to the his former glory, but he was about to embark on what some critics consider to be the best run of his career.
West holed up in Hawaii for a few months and worked tirelessly to produce what many consider to be his magnum opus. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to rave reviews from critics, which solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist sound, Dark Fantasy adopts a maximalist philosophy and deals with themes of celebrity and excess. The record included the international hit All of the Lights, and Billboard hits Power, Monster, and Runaway, the latter of which accompanied a 35-minute film of the same name. During this time, West initiated the free music program G.O.O.D. Fridays through his website, offering a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday of the week, a portion of which were included on the album. Dark Fantasy went on to go platinum in the United States, but its omission as a contender for Album of the Year at the 54th Grammy Awards was viewed as a "snub" by several media outlets.
Following a headlining set at Coachella 2011 that was described by The Hollywood Reporter as "one of greatest hip-hop sets of all time," West released the collaborative album Watch the Throne with Jay-Z. By employing a sales strategy that released the album digitally weeks before its physical counterpart, Watch the Throne became one of the few major label albums in the Internet age to avoid a leak. Niggas in Paris became the record's highest charting single, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2012, West released the compilation album Cruel Summer, a collection of tracks by artists from West's record label GOOD Music. Cruel Summer produced four singles, two of which charted within the top twenty of the Hot 100: Mercy and Clique. West also directed a film of the same name that premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens.
Sessions for West's sixth solo effort begin to take shape in early 2013 in his own personal loft's living room at a Paris hotel. Determined to "undermine the commercial," he once again brought together close collaborators and attempted to incorporate Chicago drill, dancehall, acid house, and industrial music. Primarily inspired by architecture, West's perfectionist tendencies led him to contact producer Rick Rubin fifteen days shy of its due date to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances.
Yeezus, West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013 to rave reviews from critics. It became the rapper's sixth consecutive number one debut. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. On September 6, 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support Yeezus, with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar, accompanying him along the way.
In November 2013, West stated that he was working on and recording his next studio album. The album was to be produced by Rick Rubin and Q-Tip.. Kanye released a single entitled "Only One", on December 31, 2014 featuring Paul McCartney, as well as collaborating with McCartney on the Rihanna track " FourFiveSeconds", released in January 2015. West appeared on the SNL 40th Anniversary Special on February 15th 2015 to debut a new song Wolves, featuring Sia Furler and Vic Mensa. Another single, entitled "All Day" was released on March 2, 2015, again featuring McCartney as well as Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom. In June of the same year, Kanye headlined the Glastonbury Festival in the UK, which garnered much outrage including a petition with 135,000 signatures against his appearance, leading to West declaring he was "the greatest living rock star on the planet" towards the end of his set, and the performance receiving a mixed reaction among fans and critics, due to its controversy. In September 2015, West performed {album artist kanye west]808s and Heartbreak in its entirety at the Hollywood Bowl over two nights, which received rave reviews a featured a 60 person orchestra, guests such as Kid Cudi and Mr Hudson, and over 70 dancers. West released "Facts" at the turn of the new year.
West had originally stated that his upcoming album would be called 'So Help Me God' before changing the title to 'SWISH' and announcing that it would be released on February 11th. In January 2016 he released "Real Friends" and "No More Parties in LA", featuring Kendrick Lamar. As well as renaming the album once again to "Waves", West became involved in several twitter controversies in the lead up to the album, including with rapper Wiz Khalifa after he suggested that West had stolen the idea of the wave from other artists and seemingly dissed Kim Kardashian, which later turned out to be a misunderstanding over the use of "KK". West again changed the name of the album just days before it's release, this time to "{album artist=kanye west]The Life of Pablo", and debuted it at Madison Square Garden on February 11, but delayed it's release for a few days. On February 14, West released the album are a performance on SNL. West initially claimed the album was to be a Tidal exclusive, but it was later released on other streaming platforms, although it is yet to receive a physical release. West continued to tinker with the mixing and production of the album even after it was released, and it was updated several times, including the final song "Saint Pablo" in June 2016. West had also made public his plans to release an album in the summer of 2016, entitled "Turbo Grafx 16", based on the 1990s games console, which never surfaced, although he did release a single thought to be from the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album "Cruel Winter", called Champions. In the same month, a video for "Famous" was released, including nude wax figures of celebrities such as West, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Bill Cosby and George W. Bush.
In August 2016, West embarked on the ambitious Saint Pablo Tour, which included a mobile stage suspended from the ceiling. After the violent robbery of Kim's jewellery in Paris in October, West had to end a show early and postpone shows following it. In the following performances, West cancelled shows early and went on long winded rants against fellow artists such as Jay Z and Beyoncรฉ among others, as well as making controversial political statements including implying his support for Donald Trump. On November 21st 2016, West cancelled the rest of the tour and was hospitalised due to sleep deprivation and extreme dehydration. Following this, West disappeared from social media, and only resurfaced 11 months later with a series of tweets which included many philosophical thoughts and the announcements two albums in June 2018, a solo album which would include 7 tracks on June 1, and a collaboration with Kid Cudi to be released on June 8.
On August 29th, 2021, Kanye released his 10th highly anticipated studio release Donda via GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings after a series of three listening parties.
Personal life:
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was three years old (as mentioned in Hey Mama) his parents divorced, and he moved with his mother to Chicago, Illinois. His father, Ray West, was a former Black Panther; one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; and is now a Christian counselor. Kanyeโs late mother, Dr. Donda West, worked as a Professor of English at Clark Atlanta University, and the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to serve as Kanyeโs manager. He was later raised in an upper middle class background, attending Polaris High School in suburban Oak Lawn, Illinois after living in Chicago.
After attending The American Academy of Art, a Chicago art school, West attended Chicago State University but eventually dropped out due to poor grades and to continue working on his music career. While attending school, West produced for local artists, including on rapper Gravโs debut album Down to Earth. He later gained fame by producing hit singles for major hip hop/R&B artists, including Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Camโron, Paul Wall, Common, Mobb Deep, Jermaine Dupri, Scarface, The Game, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and John Legend among others. He also โghost-producedโ for his once mentor Deric Angelettie according to his song Last Call and the credits of Nasโ Poppa Was a Playa.
West was married to Kim Kardashian. Together they had four children: daughters named North (*2013) and Chicago (*2018); and sons named Saint (*2015) and Psalm (*2019). In 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce.
In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnershipsโincluding his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciagaโafter making antisemitic statements.
Don't Stop
kanye west Lyrics
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The motherfucking skateboard P
Knowing that you're Milo
Playing games like Cee-Lo
In a tight situation like Speedo's
You can have it your way like Carlito
My niggas would be happy to give y'all torpedoes
And have your car twisted like a blunt
I'm on some BBC bape shit
I'm on some cake shit
In the kitchen with the heat, making beats in my apron
You hating and you want to erase it
Close your eyes when you know you can't take it
My flow interrupts your homeostasis
I Rolls-Royce it on a regular basis
You talk street shit it sound like sweet shit
Straight licorice you niggas sound ticklish
80K large for the Hermes dream
Purple croc in all your magazines
Hunger strike yourself, look like Celine
Dion, me and my niggas like freon
Your bitch's on my pecan
She got an ass you can eat on
Try to play tough like the leather on a Vuitton
I hit it 'til I could seat on
Try to get her freak on
Ask me to R. Kelly ya and get peed on
I said "that ain't me, ma'am"
That 8 behind me still got the burner
Yes, the enzo is still black like Sojourner
Truth, I might have just loosened a tooth
Spitting what I did in the booth
I'm out, poof
Carrera, raised in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle era
Water-bearer tell the truth, I dare ya
Ya lie, so eat this whole bottle of these jalapeรฑo peppers
For terror made in America, too live
Fuck the property or give me my props properly
High off life this high technology, DeVry
I rep Muhammad Ali more like rapology
My policy's not to be dishonestly deprived
So gimme that, gimme that, keep God
Where my city at, I'm like steak and fries but never die
They wanna Ghostface, wanna be me
But they will post-haste follow me into the after-life
That means you going right after I've
But I'm the hero sort of like Jack Sparrow
So some way, some how, I have survived
Ha ha, surprised
Who is he that we see coming over the tides
In a speed boat, boatload of pride
Fall of Rome, dress-shirted and mastermind tie
He what happens when rapping and avant garde fashion collides
OMG it's the C from the CRS LOLing at you haters
Tell your BFFs, like
Yes, Mr. West's turn that new child rebel
Loud as a badass child level
Who need a chorus? We do a tyrannosaurus
Tyrone, it's been a year with no phone
Could you explain how high is your zone?
We'll take the plane, rub his nose in cocaine
There's hoes in magazines you layin' saying you're lame
And for the hate in advance, pull down your pants
Make 'em kiss both cheeks like we living in France
Diamonds blue, his business manager's Jewish
And if I get sued my lawyers Jews
Some girls do grab the cojones
Say "you got enough diamonds to at least Sierra loan us"
Brand new Ferraris, I gotta make the donuts
CRS is like a hip-hop Chris' bonus
Niggas is hating on the internet I couldn't tell
I was too busy rapping, G.O.O.D. as hell
I was too busy flying, parasail
To Colette to get the new shit that Paris sell
Tarantino, Da Vinci, getting Benjies, get half off of Fendi
Half of that's to Cindy's
Hopped out the spaceship, put my Mork in Mindy
Popped too many corks to let you dorks offend me
Props in New York, but Chi-Town's the city
Get my groupie hoochies Gucci, Monica Bellucci's
Are those the real millionnaires or the bendies?
I'm so ultra I'm even over Oprah
But let me check your account, haha, no sir
The lyrics to "Don't Stop" by Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pharrell are full of braggadocio and wordplay. Each artist takes turns rhyming over the beat and showcasing their unique styles. In the opening lines, Pharrell questions why others are trying to sound like him and then proceeds to reference various games and tight situations. He then mentions his love of streetwear brands like BBC and Bape, and describes his ability to make beats while wearing an apron in the kitchen. Pharrell is unapologetic about his success and taunts those who try to copy him.
Lupe Fiasco's verses focus on his love of hip hop and desire to be recognized for his talent. He references the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, mentioning that he was raised during that era. He then challenges others to tell the truth and threatens to make them eat jalapeรฑo peppers if they lie. Lupe brags about his lyrical abilities, comparing himself to Muhammad Ali, and emphasizes the importance of honesty. He concludes his verse with a metaphor about being a hero like Jack Sparrow.
Kanye West's final verse touches on a variety of topics, including his wealth, lawyers, and travels. He mentions being too busy working on his music and flying around the world to pay attention to haters online. Kanye also name-drops various brands and celebrities, flaunting his opulent lifestyle. He then ends the song by cheekily questioning the listener's bank account balance.
Overall, "Don't Stop" is a song about three successful artists flexing their abilities and wealth. The lyrics are full of pop culture references and clever wordplay, showcasing each artist's unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
Explain yourself, how you sound like me?
Can you clarify why you are emulating my style and sound?
The motherfucking skateboard P
Referring to himself as Skateboard P, a nickname for Pharrell
Knowing that you're Milo
Acknowledging that the person he is addressing is familiar with his stage name, Milo
Playing games like Cee-Lo
Engaging in deceptive behaviors like the game Cee-Lo
In a tight situation like Speedo's
Being in a difficult and challenging situation, comparing it to tight-fitting Speedo swimwear
You can have it your way like Carlito
Having things done according to one's preferences, similar to the character Carlito Brigante from the movie 'Carlito's Way'
My niggas would be happy to give y'all torpedoes
His associates would gladly provide weapons to harm his enemies
And have your car twisted like a blunt
Violently damaging someone's car, as if it were rolled up like a marijuana blunt
For you faggot-ass niggas that like to front
Addressing individuals who pretend or act tough, using derogatory language
I'm on some BBC bape shit
Engaging in a fashion style associated with BBC (Billionaire Boys Club) and Bape clothing brands
I'm on some cake shit
Enjoying the luxuries and financial success, similar to having one's 'cake and eating it too'
In the kitchen with the heat, making beats in my apron
Creating music with passion and intensity, comparing it to cooking in the kitchen with the heat and wearing an apron as a metaphor for being involved in the creative process
You hating and you want to erase it
Referring to someone who dislikes him and desires to eliminate his success or influence
Close your eyes when you know you can't take it
Suggesting that those who can't bear his success should avoid witnessing it by closing their eyes
My flow interrupts your homeostasis
His rap style disrupts the listener's equilibrium or state of balance
I Rolls-Royce it on a regular basis
Driving a Rolls-Royce car frequently, indicating his wealth and luxury lifestyle
You talk street shit it sound like sweet shit
Mocking individuals who speak about street life but come across as weak or lacking authenticity
Straight licorice you niggas sound ticklish
Comparing the weak nature of their words to tickling, suggesting it doesn't affect him
80K large for the Hermes dream
Spending a large amount of money on a luxury brand like Hermes
Purple croc in all your magazines
Referring to a purple crocodile leather item being featured in magazines, symbolizing extravagance
Hunger strike yourself, look like Celine
Starving oneself to resemble Celine Dion, implying it would have no significance or impact
Dion, me and my niggas like freon
Comparing himself and his friends to Freon, a chemical used in refrigeration, to suggest they possess a cool and collective demeanor
Your bitch's on my pecan
Implying that another person's significant other is attracted to him
She got an ass you can eat on
Describing the woman's physical features in a sexually suggestive manner
Try to play tough like the leather on a Vuitton
Attempting to act tough or intimidating, similar to the strength of leather used in Louis Vuitton products
I hit it 'til I could seat on
Engaging in sexual activity until he reaches a state of satisfaction
Try to get her freak on
Attempting to involve the woman in sexual activities
Ask me to R. Kelly ya and get peed on
Proposing that she requests to be urinated on, similar to the controversial actions of R. Kelly
I said 'that ain't me, ma'am'
Dismissing the request and clarifying that he does not engage in such actions
That 8 behind me still got the burner
Referring to a weapon (gun) he possesses, emphasizing that he maintains his protection
Yes, the enzo is still black like Sojourner
Confirming that his expensive sports car, Enzo, is black in color like Sojourner Truth, an African American abolitionist and women's rights activist
Truth, I might have just loosened a tooth
Admitting that he may have caused harm or damage to someone during a physical altercation
Spitting what I did in the booth
Delivering his rhymes or verses with intensity and passion
I'm out, poof
Departing abruptly or disappearing
Carrera, raised in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle era
Referring to the Carrera brand while expressing that he grew up during the era when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were popular
Water-bearer tell the truth, I dare ya
Challenging someone to speak honestly or reveal the truth, using the zodiac sign Aquarius as a metaphor
Ya lie, so eat this whole bottle of these jalapeรฑo peppers
As a consequence for lying, the person is instructed to consume a large amount of spicy peppers
For terror made in America, too live
Acknowledging and embracing the controversial aspects of American culture and society
Fuck the property or give me my props properly
Rejecting material possessions and demanding proper recognition and respect
High off life this high technology, DeVry
Finding euphoria and fulfillment in life, particularly in modern advancements and education offered by DeVry University
I rep Muhammad Ali more like rapology
Identifying himself as a supporter of Muhammad Ali and emphasizing his skill and knowledge within rap music
My policy's not to be dishonestly deprived
Having a personal principle to not be taken advantage of or denied unfairly
So gimme that, gimme that, keep God
Assertively requesting to be given what is rightfully his and affirming his connection to a higher power (God)
Where my city at, I'm like steak and fries but never die
Expressing his loyalty and connection to his city, comparing himself to a classic food combination (steak and fries) that never loses its appeal
They wanna Ghostface, wanna be me
Others desire to imitate or emulate his style and persona, similar to fans of Ghostface Killah wanting to be like him
But they will post-haste follow me into the after-life
Although others try to copy him, they will ultimately meet their demise while he continues to thrive
That means you going right after I've
Suggesting that someone will experience a negative outcome immediately after him
But I'm the hero sort of like Jack Sparrow
Comparing himself to Jack Sparrow, the eccentric protagonist from the movie 'Pirates of the Caribbean', implying he is a heroic figure
So some way, some how, I have survived
Despite challenges and obstacles, he has managed to survive and overcome them
Ha ha, surprised
Mocking the surprise or shock of others
Who is he that we see coming over the tides
Questioning the identity of the person approaching with confidence and authority
In a speed boat, boatload of pride
Symbolizing his immense confidence and self-assuredness with the imagery of riding in a speed boat filled with pride
Fall of Rome, dress-shirted and mastermind tie
Revealing a sense of sophistication and intelligence with references to the fall of the Roman Empire and wearing a dress shirt and a well-fashioned tie
He what happens when rapping and avant garde fashion collides
Describing himself as the result of the collision between rap music and innovative, cutting-edge fashion
OMG it's the C from the CRS LOLing at you haters
Expressing amusement and satisfaction at the disbelief and criticism from haters, referring to CRS (Child Rebel Soldier), a musical group formed by Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pharrell
Tell your BFFs, like
Instructing the listeners to inform their best friends about his presence and success
Yes, Mr. West's turn that new child rebel
Acknowledging Kanye West as the artist and referring to himself as the 'new child rebel'
Loud as a badass child level
Bold, assertive, and confident, like a mischievous and defiant child
Who need a chorus? We do a tyrannosaurus
Stating that they don't require a typical chorus in their music, they bring a 'tyrannosaurus' level of energy and impact
Tyrone, it's been a year with no phone
Addressing someone named Tyrone and mentioning not having any communication for a year
Could you explain how high is your zone?
Asking Tyrone to clarify or elaborate on the extent of his achievement or success
We'll take the plane, rub his nose in cocaine
Engaging in reckless or extravagant behavior, such as using cocaine and displaying excess wealth
There's hoes in magazines you layin' saying you're lame
Referring to women depicted in magazines who are attracted to him, while dismissing others who claim he is uninteresting or unimpressive
And for the hate in advance, pull down your pants
Addressing those who dislike him and suggesting that they expose their vulnerability or submit to him
Make 'em kiss both cheeks like we living in France
Demanding respect and compliance, comparing it to the custom of kissing both cheeks as a greeting in France
Diamonds blue, his business manager's Jewish
Referencing the color of his diamonds and highlighting that his business manager is of Jewish heritage
And if I get sued my lawyers Jews
Asserting that if he faces legal issues, his lawyers are skilled and knowledgeable, using their Jewish identity as a stereotype
Some girls do grab the cojones
Certain women assert themselves with confidence and show bravery, metaphorically 'grabbing the cojones' or testicles
Say 'you got enough diamonds to at least Sierra loan us'
Implying that women recognize his wealth, suggesting they request financial support or assistance
Brand new Ferraris, I gotta make the donuts
Indicating that he recently acquired expensive cars and now must engage in lucrative activities to maintain his lifestyle, like a worker who makes donuts to earn money
CRS is like a hip-hop Chris' bonus
Referring to CRS as a valuable addition or bonus to the hip-hop music scene, similar to a bonus received during Christmas
Niggas is hating on the internet I couldn't tell
Revealing that he is not affected or bothered by the hatred and criticism he receives online
I was too busy rapping, G.O.O.D. as hell
Being extremely focused and successful in his musical pursuits, indicating that he is 'G.O.O.D.' (an abbreviation for 'Getting Out Our Dreams')
I was too busy flying, parasail
Engaging in exciting and extraordinary experiences, simulating the sensation of flying while parasailing
To Colette to get the new shit that Paris sell
Visiting the high-end fashion store Colette in Paris, France, to acquire the latest and most coveted items
Tarantino, Da Vinci, getting Benjies, get half off of Fendi
Referencing esteemed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci, while also highlighting getting significant amounts of money (Benjamins) and enjoying discounted prices on luxury brand Fendi
Half of that's to Cindy's
Allocating a portion of the funds to a woman named Cindy, possibly indicating financial support or purchases
Hopped out the spaceship, put my Mork in Mindy
Exiting a luxury vehicle with style and flair, referencing the sitcom characters Mork and Mindy, known for their quirky and eccentric behavior
Popped too many corks to let you dorks offend me
Celebrating and enjoying life to a great extent, suggesting that negative comments from others have no impact on his happiness or confidence
Props in New York, but Chi-Town's the city
Receiving recognition and respect in New York City, but acknowledging Chicago (Chi-Town) as his hometown
Get my groupie hoochies Gucci, Monica Bellucci's
Ensuring that the women who admire and pursue him are well-dressed, using the luxury brand Gucci and referring to the actress Monica Bellucci as examples
Are those the real millionaires or the bendies?
Questioning the authenticity or legitimacy of individuals claiming to be wealthy, comparing them to flexible or 'bendy' toys
I'm so ultra I'm even over Oprah
Asserting that he exceeds the status and influence of media mogul Oprah Winfrey
But let me check your account, haha, no sir
Implying that he doubts the other person's financial status or wealth and humorously denies their request to check his own account
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Devin Posey
Shorty you killin' 'em hard with them lady pants
Simple elegance looking better when you dance
Chest to the sun with your thoroughbred stance
You gallop to the rhythms of a native drum chant
Your granny must be Navajo
Your mama do rodeo, your papa do the saville row
I bite you, ain't no antidotes
The red blouse do arouse, I come at you like a matador
Does attract horny bulls
All the girls are waiting to see which one he pulls
Eenie meenie miney meenie prenuptial
Enforcer in the Porsche in case fools wanna duel
You'll cool your fuckin jets, who wanna be next?
Ooh, I'll probably get life if I let
One off, so I let em go like a pro
Sir Andre with an accent 3 triple 0
Ben-jamin, Lauren is the middle name
That was given by my mama, success was on her brain
Rain? Bentley Farns got the umbrellas
Benjamin got the sweaters, hey what more can we sell em?
Sun, spring will bring the parasol
Now watch him parasail to entertain us all
dzynone
Andre's verse was fire.
AriWonder
LOVE THIS SONG!!
Devin Posey
Shorty you killin' 'em hard with them lady pants
Simple elegance looking better when you dance
Chest to the sun with your thoroughbred stance
You gallop to the rhythms of a native drum chant
Your granny must be Navajo
Your mama do rodeo, your papa do the saville row
I bite you, ain't no antidotes
The red blouse do arouse, I come at you like a matador
Does attract horny bulls
All the girls are waiting to see which one he pulls
Eenie meenie miney meenie prenuptial
Enforcer in the Porsche in case fools wanna duel
You'll cool your fuckin jets, who wanna be next?
Ooh, I'll probably get life if I let
One off, so I let em go like a pro
Sir Andre with an accent 3 triple 0
Ben-jamin, Lauren is the middle name
That was given by my mama, success was on her brain
Rain? Bentley Farns got the umbrellas
Benjamin got the sweaters, hey what more can we sell em?
Sun, spring will bring the parasol
Now watch him parasail to entertain us all
Quay Carter
I used to love this song ๐
Lubabalo Fanavele
I bet you still do.
ArtimusDragon
this video and are so my style. cool, grown, and funky as hell.
Key
I couldnโt find this song for weeks ๐, Iโm glad I did
Flight Productions
Stll a kool ass song!!
Basil
This is the funkiest shit ever, how did I only just find out this exsisted
JoshRamBox
Came out my junior year in High School back in 2009. Wow thatโs crazy lol.