Money Ain't a Thang

Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, JD

About Money Ain't a Thang

"Money Ain't a Thang" is the second single from rapper Jermaine Dupri's 1998 album Life in 1472. It features rapper Jay-Z and appears as a bonus track on his album Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life. It is produced by Dupri, who samples "Weak at the Knees" by Steve Arrington for the track's beat. It can be found on two of Jay-Z's greatest hits compilations: Chapter One: Greatest Hits and Greatest Hits. In addition, it was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 41st Grammy Awards in 1999. The title of "Money Ain't a Thang" appears as "Money Ain't a Thing" on the vinyl single, but not on the CD single or any album it appears on. 


Year:
1998
4:13
77 
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Uh uh
So So Def
Yeah, yeah

In the Ferrari or Jaguar, switchin four lanes
With the top down screamin out, money ain't a thang

Bubble hard in the double R flashin the rings
With the window cracked, holler back, money ain't a thang

Jigga, I don't like it if it don't gleam gleam
And to hell with the price cause the money ain't a thang

Put it down hard for my dogs that's locked in the bang
When you hit the bricks, new whips, money ain't a thang

Come on, y'all wanna floss wit us
Cause all across the ball we burn it up
Drop a little paper, baby toss it up
Ya slackin on your pimpin, turn it up
See the money ain't a thang

I flex the Rol', sign a check for yo' hoe
Jigga's style is love, X and O
Save all your accolades, just the dough
My game is wide, all lames aside
Tryin to stay alive, hundred thou' for the bracelet
Foolish, ain't I? The chain'll strain ya eye
Twin platinum gun son, aim for the sky
Ice on my bullet, you die soon as I pull it
Willies wanna rub shoulders, your money's too young
See me when it gets older, ya bank account grow up
Mine's is one-zero-zero-zero-oh-doub'
Damn near out the rear trunk when I roll up
Multi til I close up, it's all basic
I been spending hundreds since they had small faces
Rob your stash house, doubled out down in Vegas
Me and J.D. got it locked crazy
Where you at haters?

In the Ferrari or Jaguar, switchin four lanes
With the top down screamin out, money ain't a thang

Bubble hard in the double R flashin the rings
With the window cracked, holler back, money ain't a thang

Jigga, I don't like it if it don't gleam gleam
And to hell with the price cause the money ain't a thang

Put it down hard for my dogs that's locked in the bang
When you hit the bricks, new whips, money ain't a thang

My cake thick, I live the life
Eatin' crab, watching bitches shake shit all night
I make the big moves, do the big things
Take small groups, turn them into big names
The big dog with the big chain, frostbit bracelet to match
Cats say I'm the shit man
The type of nigga that you need in yo' crew
Type of dude that will do shit you won't do, can't do
Get more burn than a candle
Too hot to hold, too much to handle
In the black C-low, he know if she look
She go bye-bye with da-da and I ain't gotta say no mo'
I'm "The Truth" like A.I., got the proof and stay fly
In the safest shit you could never buy
Know why?  Cause I write the songs that the whole world sing
I don't know about y'all but every night I swing

In the Ferrari or Jaguar, switchin four lanes
With the top down screamin out, money ain't a thang

Bubble hard in the double R flashin the rings
With the window cracked, holler back, money ain't a thang

Jigga, I don't like it if it don't gleam gleam
And to hell with the price cause the money ain't a thang

Put it down hard for my dogs that's locked in the bang
When you hit the bricks, new whips, money ain't a thang

Ya'll shit ain't for real til y'all ship a mil'
And ya hit a R&B chick and she fit the bill
Said she loved my necklace, started relaxin
Now that's what the f*ck I call a chain reaction
Went from wholesome to Jigga, you awe-some
Baby, I don't play all my jewelry is light grey
Platinum, spend your whole life in the day
What's down is a bet, roll the dice

Yeah, yeah, so let's play
So what you went gold and rock a Roley with the ice bezel
It's gon' take a lot mo' to see my level
Where I'm at, your check, you better double that
And personally your raps is where the trouble at
I'm a Benz bubble cat, leather with the wood grain
In the platinum frame screamin it's not a game
Gleamin, from ear to ear, wrist to wrist, ring and chain
Even me and Jay-Z got it locked, crazy

In the Ferrari or Jaguar, switchin four lanes
With the top down screamin out, money ain't a thang

Bubble hard in the double R flashin the rings
With the window cracked, holler back, money ain't a thang

Jigga, I don't like it if it don't gleam gleam
And to hell with the price cause the money ain't a thang

Put it down hard for my dogs that's locked in the bang
When you hit the bricks, new whips, money ain't a thang

So So Def, Roc-A-Fella, collabo'
You know, all we do is

Rock, rock on
Rock, rock on
Rock, rock on

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Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972), known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper. more »

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Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Steve Arrington, Roger Parker, Charles Carter, Waung Hankerson, Shawn Carter

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Money Ain't a Thang" is a song by American rapper/producer Jermaine Dupri and featuring Jay-Z. The song is part of Dupri's debut album named "Life in 1472".
Music Video
The music video for "Money Ain't a Thang" featured both Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z. It was set in various luxurious locations, including a high-end hotel and exotic car race, showcasing their extravagant lifestyle.
Chart Performance
"Money Ain't a Thang" reached the 56th position on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also in 6th position on the Hot Rap Songs chart and 10th on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1999 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, but it did not win.
Collaboration
"Money Ain't a Thang" is the first significant collaboration between Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z. They have later worked together on other projects.
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song discuss the extravagant and luxurious lifestyles of the singers. They boast about their wealth and freedom that comes from their successful careers in the music industry.
Crossover Appeal
With its catchy phrases and bouncing rhythm, the song helped both artists to further establish their crossover appeal from hardcore rap to mainstream pop.
Jay-Z's Album
While the song appeared on Dupri's album, it was also included on Jay-Z's double platinum album, "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life".
Writing Credits
Both Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z have writing credits on this track, showcasing their talent as both performers and songwriters.
Sampling
"Money Ain't a Thang" samples two previously released songs: "Weak at the Knees" by Steve Arrington and "I Got The..." by Labi Siffre.

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