Kanye West is an American rapper, producer, and fashion big-shot known for blending hip-hop, soul, and electronic sounds in inventive ways.
He gained worldwide success with hit songs like Stronger and Heartless, amassing a huge fan base through his production and thought-provoking lyrics.
Albums like The College Dropout and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy highlight his ability to push musical limits, solidifying him as one of the most influential figures in modern music.
About the Song
Gold Digger is a catchy, upbeat song with themes of wealth, relationships, and materialism.
With a memorable hook and witty lyrics, it critiques the diversion of money in relationships while also blending hip-hop with soulful elements. The song became a major commercial hit.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Released | July 5, 2005 |
| Album | Late Registration |
| Writers | Kanye West, Renald Richard & Ray Charles |
| Producers | Kanye West & Jon Brion |
Gold Digger Lyrics by Kanye West
Intro: Jamie Foxx and Kanye West
She take my money when I’m in need
Yeah, she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh, she’s a gold digger
Way over town that digs on me
(Uh)
Chorus: Kanye West & (Jamie Foxx)
(She give me money) Now, I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger
(When I’m in need) But she ain’t messin’ with no broke niggas
(She give me money) Now, I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger
(When I’m in need) But she ain’t messin’ with no broke niggas
Refrain: Kanye West & (Jamie Foxx)
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head
Verse 1: Kanye West
Cutie the bomb, met her at a beauty salon
With a baby Louis Vuitton under her underarm
She said, “I can tell you rock, I can tell by your charm
Far as girls, you got a flock
I can tell by your charm and your arm”
But I’m lookin’ for the one, have you seen her?
My psychic told me she’ll have a ass like Serena
Trina, Jennifer Lopez, four kids
And I gotta take all they bad asses to ShowBiz?
Okay, get your kids, but then they got their friends
I pulled up in the Benz, they all got up in
We all went to din’ and then I had to pay
If you fuckin’ with this girl, then you better be paid
You know why? It take too much to touch her
From what I heard, she got a baby by Busta
My best friend said she used to fuck with Usher
I don’t care what none of y’all say, I still love her
Chorus: Kanye West & (Jamie Foxx)
(She give me money) Now, I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger, uh
(When I’m in need) But she ain’t messin’ with no broke niggas, uh
(She give me money) Now, I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger, uh
(When I’m in need) But she ain’t messin’ with no broke niggas, uh
Refrain: Kanye West & (Jamie Foxx)
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head
Verse 2: Kanye West
Eighteen years, eighteen years
She got one of your kids, got you for eighteen years
I know somebody payin’ child support for one of his kids
His baby mama car and crib is bigger than his
You will see him on TV any given Sunday
Win the Super Bowl and drive off in a Hyundai
She was supposed to buy your shorty Tyco with your money
She went to the doctor, got lipo with your money
She walkin’ ’round lookin’ like Michael with your money
Shoulda got that insured, Geico for your money
If you ain’t no punk
Holla, “We want prenup! We want prenup!” (Yeah!)
It’s somethin’ that you need to have
‘Cause when she leave yo’ ass, she gon’ leave with half
Eighteen years, eighteen years
And on the eighteenth birthday, he found out it wasn’t his?
Chorus: Kanye West & (Jamie Foxx)
(She give me money) Now, I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger, uh
(When I’m in need) But she ain’t messin’ with no broke niggas, uh
(She give me money) Now, I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger, uh
(When I’m in need) But she ain’t messin’ with no broke niggas, uh
[Refrain: Kanye West & (Jamie Foxx)]
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head
Verse 3: Kanye West
Now, I ain’t sayin’ you a gold digger, you got needs
You don’t want a dude to smoke, but he can’t buy weed
You go out to eat, he can’t pay, y’all can’t leave
There’s dishes in the back, he gotta roll up his sleeves
But while y’all washin’, watch him
He gon’ make it to a Benz out of that Datsun
He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes
This week, he moppin’ floors, next week, it’s the fries
So stick by his side
I know there’s dudes ballin’, and yeah, that’s nice
And they gon’ keep callin’ and tryin’, but you stay right, girl
And when he get on, he’ll leave yo’ ass for a white girl
Refrain: Kanye West & (Jamie Foxx)
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head, get down
(I gotta leave) Get down, girl, go ‘head
Outro: Kanye West
Let me hear that back
Similar Songs Like Gold Digger
For those who enjoy Gold Digger by Kanye West, some similar tracks blend catchy hooks with thought-provoking lyrics.
- “Touch the Sky (feat. Lupe Fiasco)“: A mix of hip-hop and soulful hooks, the song inspires with motivational lyrics and a message of perseverance and success.
- “All Falls Down (feat. Syleena Johnson)“: This song features self-reflecting lyrics and an infectious hook; it uses themes of materialism, identity, and the pursuit of personal growth.
- “Stronger“: A track that fuses electronic influences with hip-hop, stronger stands out with its unforgettable hook and Kanye West’s signature genre-blending style.
- “Jesus Walks“: It combines hip-hop and gospel elements. The song’s powerful storytelling shows faith, struggle, and the complexity of spirituality in modern life.
- “Heartless“: With catchy hooks and auto-tune vocals, Heartless merges hip-hop and electronic elements, diving into themes of heartache and the emotional struggles of relationships.
Similar Artists Like Kanye West
If you enjoy Kanye West’s inventive style, here are some artists who blend hip-hop with various musical genres.
- Kid Cudi
Genres: Hip-Hop, Alternative Hip-Hop, Electronic
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who Sang the Original Gold Digger Song?
The original concept for “Gold Digger” was written by Kanye West for the female rapper Shawnna.
Is Gold Digger Based on I Got a Woman?
Yes, Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” is based on Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman.” It samples the melody and incorporates a similar theme, but Kanye’s version focuses on materialism and relationships.
What is the Message of Gold Digger?
Gold Digger critiques materialism in relationships, highlighting how some people are motivated by wealth rather than genuine love or connection.
