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.^[1]

"Money Ain't a Thang"
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
Label	So So Def Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Jermaine Dupri Shawn Carter Steve Arrington Charles Carter Buddy Hank Roger Parker
Producer(s)	Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri singles chronology
"With Me" (1998) "Money Ain't a Thang" (1998) "Sweetheart" (1998)
Jay-Z singles chronology
"It's Alright" (1998) "Money Ain't a Thang" (1998) "Can I Get A..." (1998)

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.

Formats and track listings

CD

1. "Money Ain't a Thang (Radio Edit)" (4:16)
2. "Money Ain't a Thang (Instrumental)" (4:16)
3. "Money Ain't a Thang (Acappella)" (4:15)
4. "Money Ain't a Thang (Call Out Hook No. 1)" (:10)
5. "Money Ain't a Thang (Call Out Hook No. 2)" (:05)

Vinyl

A-Side

1. "Money Ain't a Thing (LP Version)" (4:18)
2. "Money Ain't a Thing (Instrumental)" (4:16)

B-Side

1. "Money Ain't a Thing (Radio Edit)" (4:16)
2. "Money Ain't a Thing (A Cappella)" (4:15)

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
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

See also

• List of songs recorded by Jay-Z

References

1. "41st Annual GRAMMY Awards". The Recording Academy. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
2. "Jermaine Dupri Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
3. "Jermaine Dupri Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
4. "Jermaine Dupri Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
5. "Jermaine Dupri Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2022.