Who Gon Stop Me

Jay-Z, Kanye West

About Who Gon Stop Me

"Who Gon Stop Me" is a song by American hip hop recording artists Kanye West and Jay-Z, from their first collaborative album Watch the Throne (2011). The song is the ninth song on the official track list for the album. Music critics praised the song. The song samples dubstep producer Flux Pavilion's song "I Can't Stop" throughout. It charted in the United States, South Korea and Canada.


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2012
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This is something like the Holocaust
Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball
Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?

Black cards, black cars, black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for?

Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me huh?

Who gon stop me?
No brakes, I need, State Farm
So many watches I need eight arms
One neck but got eight charms

Who gon stop me huh?

Niggaas talkin', they bitch made, Ix-nay off my dicks-nay
That's pig-Latin, itch-bay
Who gon stop me huh?
Last night ain't go so well
Got kicked up out the hotel
Got a little freaky like Marvin Albert
Yes! Tell Howard Cosell
You just a commentator, if you get me paper
Everybody I know from the hood got common haters
In some relations, you just supposed to say none
Heard she fucked the doorman
Well that's cool I fucked the waitress
Heard Yeezy was racist, well, I guess it's on one basis
I only like green faces

This is something like the Holocaust
Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die I'm a fuckin' ball

Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?

Black cards, black cars
Black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for

Y'all weed purple, my money purple
Y'all Steve Urkel, I'm Oprah circle
I wrote the verse, that I hope will hurt you

Who gone stop me huh?
Beat the odds, beat the feds
It wouldn't be wise, to bet against the kid
Start me broke, I bet I get rich
Night shift, six to six
Gimmie one shot, one pot
I'll show up in all white, wearing no socks
No ceiling, new coupe
They know I'm a dope boy
They don't have no proof
I'm 3 steps removed, I know how to move
It's looking like, I don't know how to lose
I'm winning again, I'm at the Wynn
I'm at the table, I'm gambling,
Lucky lefty, I expect a seven,
I went through hell, I'm expecting heaven, I'm owed,
See I'm thorough and I stuck to the G-code,
I'm here, oh yeah, I promise I ain't going nowhere,
Okay here, like a hare, like a rabbit, I like karats
I'm allergic to having bunny ears,
Like broke, like nope, like ha,
I ain't no joke, I can't be stopped
Like nope, like nope
Extend the beat Noah

2 seats in the 911 uh, no limit on the black card ah
Told y'all I was gonna go HAM uh, to the ocean was my backyard eh
No lies in my verses hey, please pardon all the curses hey
Shit gotta come some way, f*ck, when you growing up worthless uh
Middle finger to my old life ugh, special shout out to my old head uh
If it wasn't for your advice uh, a nigga would have been so dead uh
I'm living life, 'til these niggas kill me
Turn this up, if these niggas feel me
I'm riding dirty, trying to get filthy
Pabalo Picasso, Rothkos, Rilkes
Graduated to the MoMA
And I did all of this, without a diploma
Graduated from the corner, y'all can play me
For a motherfuckin' fool if you wanna,
Street smart, and I'm book smart
Could have been a chemist, 'cause I cook smart
Only thing that can stop me is me, and I'm a stop when the hook start, hold up

This is something like the Holocaust
Millions of our people lost
Bow our heads and pray to the lord
Til I die, I'm a fuckin' ball

Now who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?
Who gon stop me?
Who gon stop me huh?

Black cards, black cars
Black on black, black broads
Whole lotta money in a black bag
Black strap, you know what that's for

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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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Written by: Joshua Kierkegaard G Steele, Kanye West, Maurice Simmonds, Mike Dean, Shama Joseph, Shawn Carter

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Who Gon Stop Me" is a track from Jay-Z and Kanye West's collaborative album "Watch the Throne," which was released in 2011.
Producer Lineup
The song was co-produced by famous producers, Shama "Sak Pase" Joseph, Mike Dean, and Kanye West himself.
Genre Blend
The track embraced a unique blend of genres, incorporating elements of hip-hop, dubstep and rap. The dubstep influence was a departure from both Jay-Z and Kanye West's usual genres.
Sample Use
"Who Gon Stop Me" famously samples Flux Pavilion's dubstep song "I Can't Stop," which was originally released in 2010.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Who Gon Stop Me" entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating its popularity.
Cultural References
The song contains numerous cultural references, ranging from topics like capitalism and entrepreneurship, echoing key themes in both Jay-Z and Kanye West's music.
Controversial Content
The song features explicit language and carries a Parental Advisory label, a common feature of most of Jay-Z's discography.
Live Performances
"Who Gon Stop Me" was performed by Jay-Z and Kanye West during their "Watch the Throne Tour," in 2011-2012.
Widespread Acclaim
The song was acclaimed by critics for its production quality, unique genre blend and lyrical content, solidifying it as a standout track in the album.
Inspirational Essence
"Who Gon Stop Me" is often cited as a motivational song because of its lyrics that highlight determination, resilience, and ambition.
Other Artists Appreciation
Samuel L. Jackson, a famous American actor, stated in an interview with Jimmy Fallon that “Who Gon Stop Me” is one of his favorite songs.

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