As an empath with an adequate comprehension of the narcissists’ plight, Kanye West is not that difficult to understand. Yet, the multitude of aggravating headlines always picking and prodding at his every move with deep resentment for the once highly-praised mainstream artist would have you think he’s one of the most complex figures in the history of mankind.
For those who love the continuous drama, Ye delivers once again with a beyond simpleton breakdown of his current state of affairs on his new single with The Game titled “Eazy.” Murky with gloom, “Eazy” is supposed to convince listeners that the lives of The Game and Ye have never been easy. Out-of-touch listeners could possibly relate as they jump into their luxurious vehicles while wearing their designer brands coming from their exotic abodes to check off glamorous itineraries. It makes one from the hood smirk, “N—a, you ain’t got no problems.”
In the rich and wealthy’s defense, especially Black people who have that access in America, they most likely went through hell to acquire the lifestyle that so many desire and envy. If they ever reveal the real, most people would probably stop idolizing them, finding out that they’re not as perfect — or special — as they seem. Well, Ye has no problem breaking through that fine-tuned filter. When his former wife Kim Kardashian is trying her best to keep up appearances, here goes Mr. West telling all the behind-the-scenes business.
In “Eazy,” he unwittingly raps about his children, “I got love for the nannies, but real family is better / The cameras watch the kids, y’all stop takin’ the credit / Non-custodial dad, I bought the house next door / What you think the point of really being rich for? / When you give them everything, they only want more / Boujee and unruly, y’all need to do some chores / Rich a** kids, this ain’t yo mama house / Climb on your brother’s shoulders, get that Top Ramen out.”
Sheesh, Kanye! Obviously, there’s something deeper going on or it could be that Ye is just a very dramatic human, a trait often attributed to geniuses. And that, Kanye is! Moving with purpose, it appears to be intentional that Ye linked with The Game on this track. It’s no secret that The Game has been dealing with his own drama that is nearly trying to eliminate him from the game (pun intended). By the way, The Game smashes on the gas with his verses. Unfortunately, Ye’s family issues overshadowed The Games’ notable wordplay and eyebrow-raising shoutouts.
With Ye shelling out his huge celebrity to deliver money bags and industry-wide recognition to the likes of fallen idols and rising stars (he recently interviewed with rising podcast Hollywood Unlocked ran by Jason Lee), Ye is extending righteous good deeds in his own unique way. Even the fact the Ye greenlit photog Nick Knight’s “Skinned Monkey” for the cover art illustrates West’s multi-layered and symbolic attempt to reach the masses with deeper messages (see below).
Two other notable things he said in the lyrics referred to him being prepared to “beat Pete Davidson’s a–” and having the “best divorce ever.” It’s kind of funny, given he has no problem getting unhitched but doesn’t want a very capable Kim K. to move on. Well, that’s what the media would have you believe and it doesn’t help that Ye’s ability to communicate sarcasm in his tone is frankly, non-existent.
People are running away with the Pete remark, but Ye is really being sarcastic when he says, “God saved me from that crash, just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s a–,” followed by an inquisitive “Who?” Of course, it flew over many heads with the majority not realizing that Ye is saying his life’s purpose is bigger than being jealous over his former wife’s dating choices, especially if God saved him from the infamous crash that wired his mouth shut at one point.
While some would insert an “Uhmm hmm” at this moment to validate the whole stereotype that Ye is complex and difficult, really Ye is a living example and testimony of a man seeking control in situations that are simply out of his control. Critics call it sad. But, if Kanye’s sad, we’re all sad, homie. In a way, we’re all trying to control the narratives to our stories — look at InstaScam. Ye just so happens to have a massive platform to create his own Marvel Universe.
Another thing, once again another artist confirms the existence of the Illuminati. It’s not even shocking any more with the alleged upside-down pyramids, red-and-black-and-white symbolism, and constant building of celebrities who eventually are tested with absurd challenges that conspiracy theorists list as deaths of loved ones, humiliation, and depletion of resources. With that said, perhaps and maybe everything ain’t so sweet for the likes of The Game and Ye.
About The Track
“Eazy” premiered in snippets before being fully released on January 14 when it was played on the radio. Spotify exclusively featured the track for 24 hours. The song samples the intro to Eazy-E’s 1988 single “Eazy-Duz-It,” produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Yella, where R&B singer Michel’le sings, “He was once a thug around the way, Eazy!” The intro has been sampled several times, with the most popular renditions being the Masta Ace Incorporated’s self-produced “Sittin’ On Chrome” released in 1995, the same year Eazy-E died, and Houston rapper Slim Thug’s 2009 single “Thug,” produced by Mr. Lee.
About The Cover Art
The cover art for the track shows a skinned money against a red backdrop. Sources cite renowned photographer Nick Knight’s “Skinned Monkey,” used for a 1997 editorial for issue 18 of Big Magazine exploring the “theme of violence” as it suggests “that we are prepared to kill each other over the most trivial of difference.” Knight collaborated with stylist Simon Foxton on the editorial to bring awareness to the “high death rate in a lot of modern American inner cities.” The images, which consisted of a real dead monkey, appeared at Nick Knight: Image shown at the Daelim Museum in Korea in 2006. Prior to “Eazy,” Knight and West collaborated on album covers and web designs.
Listen To The Single From The Game & Ye:
The Lyrics:
Started in my Cutlass clutchin’ heat like it’s an open oven
Puffing chronic, Puff and Biggie, out the window, speaker subbing
Run into the crips, it ain’t no discussion
Bullet wounds drenched in Hennessey and teaspoons of Robitussin
Head up faze, got a few concussions, yeah
Compton’s amazed, Dr. Dre percussion
God, please grant my n**** eternal life, we need the beats
Aftermath whеre you fall asleep, you do not eat
And my belly is full, gorilla riding thе bull
Banana clips in the pool, swan dive in Clase Azul
The opps, I’m on they a**, grandmama whoopings in school
This Wilmington and Brazil where n****s die in they jewels
Too many Problems, too many YGs
So many Ty’s to Dollar $igns, Eazy to end up on E
I got shot up like Columbine, the crips descended on me
Sign my name on the dotted line, that was vengeance on beats
This is the way
He was once a thug from around the way
My life was never Eazy
My life was never Eazy
There it is, there it was
Don’t interrupt, just because
Ain’t no love, shoulder shrug
How I ain’t bring nothing to the table when I’m the table?
I’ma turn up the music, wake up the neighbors
I’ma get that Thug Life tatted across the navel
This is how I am in real life, not just on cable
Mr. Narcissist tell me about my arrogance
No more counseling, I don’t negotiate with therapists
God Ye, wanna let God in
But tonight, I guess I’ll let my pride win
Cousin Dre sent me scriptures, helped me see life better
N****, we having the best divorce ever
If we go to court, we’ll go to court together
Matter of fact, pick up your sis, we’ll go to Kourt’s together
I watched four kids for like five hours today
I wear these Yeezy boots everywhere, even in the shower today
I got love for the nannies, but real family is better
The cameras watch the kids, y’all stop takin’ the credit
Non-custodial dad, I bought the house next door
What you think the point of really being rich for?
When you give them everything, they only want more
Boujee and unruly, y’all need to do some chores
Rich a** kids, this ain’t yo mama house
Climb on your brother’s shoulders, get that Top Ramen out
God saved me from that crash
Just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s a**, Who?
And my new b**** bad
I know Illuminati mad
This that New-minati, b****
This that two Bugatti rich
This that God did this
Only God did this
There it is, there it was
Don’t interrupt, just because
Ain’t no love, shoulder shrug
Won’t He do it? Yes He does
Won’t He do it? Yes He does
Won’t He do it?
My life was never Eazy
This next one gone be Eazy
