An Analysis Of Kanye's Song Gold Digger

Certain words that are used overlap between the different songs. Kanye described women as gold diggers who take his money and do not really do anything in return, in his song “Gold Digger.” The Notorious B.I.G. used the world gold digger in his song, “Another,” referring to his girl taking his money and spending it with someone else. Kanye’s song depicts different instances of women being gold diggers. In the first verse he describes a woman that had four kids and expected Kanye to make them famous, even their friends, when they all go out to dinner he has to pay, and before he can get intimate with the woman, he is required to buy her lots of material things. The second verse is about a woman who is being paid child support for eighteen years from an NFL player, he makes good money but is driving around in a less expensive car because all his money is going towards child support. …show more content…
Then in the third verse, Kanye tried to persuade women to stick by their men because thought he may not have money now, he could work hard and be rich, but the woman has to stick with him, or he will leave her. The last line of the third verse specifically say that the man will leave the woman “for a white girl.” The relationship between the gold digging woman and the man that desires wealth leads to a relationship that is not built on honesty and faithfulness. The woman wants a rich man, while the man is looking for a trophy wife, which it where the white woman comes into play. The idea of a trophy wife is interesting, marrying a woman just for her looks does not seem like a good foundation for a strong relationship. Some women think it is a compliment to be considered a trophy wife, when in reality it is kind of degrading and makes people think less of