"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]
"About the Money" | ||||
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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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Young Thug singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"About the Money" on YouTube |
Music video
editThe music video, directed by Kennedy Rothchild and T.I. himself, was released on June 2, 2014. American rapper Birdman makes a cameo appearance.[2]
Live performances
editOn 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]
Remix
editIn 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 performance
editWeekly charts
editChart (2014–2015) | 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 |
Year-end charts
editChart (2014) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 40 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | June 3, 2014 | Digital download[1] | |
August 26, 2014 | Urban contemporary radio[14] | Columbia |
References
edit- ^ a b "About the Money (feat. Young Thug) – Single by T.I." iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "T.I. - About The Money (Ft. Young Thug)". Illroots.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Will Arnett Makes T.I. and Jimmy Fallon Battle Over a Bottle of Wine on 'Tonight Show' Watch Will Arnett Start a Beef Between T.I. and Jimmy Fallon - Billboard". Billboard. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "Young Thug Proved He's the Future of Everything on The Tonight Show". Noisey.vice.com. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "T.I. Performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'". Rap-up.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Check Out The Performances From The 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards Featuring T.I., Young Thug, DJ Mustard, Bobby Shmurda & More". Complex.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Lil Wayne And Young Jeezy Are Featured On T.I. And Young Thug About The Money Remix". 21 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "SoundCloud - Hear the world's sounds". SoundCloud.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "T.I. Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – T.I. – About the Money". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 30, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
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