Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Kool G Rap, DJ Polo, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo

About Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is the first single from American hip hop duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's 1996 album Rated XXX.


Year:
1996
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[ chorus ]
I hop into the hot tub
To lay back and relax and get a scrub and a back rub
Sippin on some wine
The view is dope, you see the Manhattan skyline
I got it made in the game
No stress, no worries, the only pain is the champagne
Put on the silk bathrobe
I liveth the life, plus I been around the globe
Throw on a Barry white tape
While girls file my fingernails and feed me grapes
Step on a paddy-o and look at the city
No need to look for a girl, I got three right here with me
I'm gettin paid all at once
And I got money in jackets I didn't wear in five months
Nothin come up but fast bread
And I be countin it all while I'm layin in a brass bed
I got a maid and a chauffeur
Girls comin over, sit on a plush leather sofa
I got a smile on my face
Bank accounts and chase group signings inside my pillow case
Now I'm livin kinda fat
Cause I came from the street and made a g with a rap
Now you know what my name is
G rap livin the lifestyles of the rich and the famous

[ chorus ]
(I'm representin, puttin queens on the map)	--> mr. cheeks
G rap livin the lifestyles of the rich and the famous
(I'm representin, puttin queens on the map)
(playin big willie style with the chauffeur
Yaknawmean?)						--> junior m.a.f.i.a.

[ verse 2 ]
Lookin tv, which one you want to watch, gee?
Cause I got sony, jvc, magnumvox and hitachi
See high prices are little to me
My suits are suede, plus robes are made in italy
Spendin money like water
Rich men across the border offer me their daughter
And I'm never in a slump
Cause my big pockets got more lumps than donald trump's
Pretty women in my face, see
Took Gayle to Bloomingdale's and met Tracy at Macy's
Suckin on money like a vacume
Never got it hard, cause I got credit cards that are platinum
Not to mention the gold visa
Got a safe in the wall behind paintings of Mona Lisa
Chandeliers in the hall
Ten stuffed deer heads are on my living room wall
More bills than Stills & Nash
I like to flash, cause I got more stash than johnny cash
Gold faucets on my sinks
Inside of my bedroom I got at least 20 fish tanks
I got power, and I'm known
See, I can call the president up straight on that red phone
So now you know what my game is
It's the lifestyles of the rich and the famous

[ verse 3 ]
I get the opposite sex
Cause while I write out checks, diamonds are shinin in my rolex
My clout is outrageous
I'm on the phone with the owners of casinos in las vegas
Lookin heavy every day
I wear a pair of shoes once, and I'm throwin em away
Everything is like a breeze
I hired mp's just to guard all my ki's
Girls throwin lilies in my path
I got a yacht that makes the love boat look like a life raft
Mega-mega-mega-bucks
To make a deposit, I gotta call up armored trucks
Smilin while I'm stylin
I gave a girl her first lesson in sex on the virgin islands
Cause I'm the real money maker
More bread than a baker, the dead-president undertaker
A young brother gettin notes
I flew to london for the fog, just because I had the coat
So much money to spill
Whoever's not in my will might even get a mill
You want a car? that's miniature
No cash, don't sweat it, because my credit is my signature
My name should be amos
Cause I'm livin the lifestyle of the rich and the famous

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Kool G Rap & DJ Polo

Kool G Rap & DJ Polo is a hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Kool G Rap and DJ Polo. They gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their innovative storytelling rhymes and gritty lyricism. Kool G Rap's intricate wordplay and vivid descriptions, combined with DJ Polo's skillful production, contributed to their influential status in the genre. They are considered pioneers of hardcore and mafioso rap. more »

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Written by: AARON T. DAVENPORT, JAMES J. CALLOWAY, LEROY BURGESS, NATHANIEL THOMAS WILSON

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is a track by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo from their album "Live and Let Die" released in 1992.
Artist Information
Kool G Rap, whose real name is Nathaniel Thomas Wilson, is considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, known for his complex lyricism and gritty storytelling.
Collaborations
The album "Live and Let Die" on which the song "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" features was produced in collaboration with Sir Jinx, a highly respected hip-hop producer.
Genre
The song belongs to the genre of East Coast hip hop and mafioso rap.
Influence
"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" like many songs on the "Live and Let Die" album contributed to the popularization of the mafioso rap subgenre, influencing later artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z.
Legal Issue
The album "Live and Let Die" faced controversy upon its release due to its explicit lyrics and cover art. However, the song "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" remained one of its standout tracks.
Album Recognition
Despite the initial controversy, "Live and Let Die" is nowadays considered a classic album in the genre of hardcore rap, and "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is one of its most recognized tracks.
Music Style
The song "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" showcases Kool G Rap's signature multisyllabic rhyming and storytelling, painting a graphic picture of a lavish yet dangerous lifestyle.
Acclaim
Kool G Rap's articulate flow and hard-hitting lyrics in "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" have earned him wide acclaim as one of the best lyricists in hip hop.
Current Relevance
While "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" was released over two decades ago, its influence on hip hop can still be felt today, with many modern rappers citing Kool G Rap as a key influence.

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