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"Money Ain't a Thang" | ||||
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Single by Jermaine Dupri featuring Jay-Z | ||||
from the album Life in 1472 and Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life | ||||
Released | May 11, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Studio | Krosswire Studios (Atlanta, Georgia) | |||
Genre | Hip-hop | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
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Producer(s) | Jermaine Dupri | |||
Jermaine Dupri singles chronology | ||||
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Jay-Z singles chronology | ||||
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"Money Ain't a Thang" is the second single from 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. [1]
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.
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [2] | 52 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 10 |
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard ) [4] | 28 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [5] | 24 |