"About the Money" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released on June 3, 2014, through Grand Hustle Records and Columbia Records, as the first single from his ninth studio album Paperwork. The song, which features guest vocals from fellow Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug, was produced by Young Thug's frequent collaborator London on da Track.[1]
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Single by T.I. featuring Young Thug | ||||
from the album Paperwork | ||||
Released | June 3, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
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Producer(s) | London on da Track | |||
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"About the Money" on YouTube | ||||
The music video, directed by Kennedy Rothchild and T.I. himself, was released on June 2, 2014. American rapper Birdman, makes a cameo appearance.[2]
On August 8, 2014, T.I. appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he performed a medley of the album's lead singles, "No Mediocre" and "About the Money", alongside Young Thug.[3][4] On October 13, 2014, T.I. appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he performed "About the Money", as well as "No Mediocre".[5] On October 14, T.I. and Young Thug performed "About the Money" at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards.[6]
In an interview with The Breakfast Club, T.I. confirmed that Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, will be featured on the official remix to "About the Money".[7] The remix was released on October 24, 2014, via DJ Whoo Kid's SoundCloud page and features verses from Wayne and Jeezy, as well as new verses from T.I. and Young Thug.[8]
Chart (2014–15) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 42 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 12 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] | 12 |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 40 |
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United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000![]() |
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United States | June 3, 2014 | Digital download[1] |
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August 26, 2014 | Urban contemporary radio[14] | Columbia | |
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