Money Ain't a Thang

"Money Ain't a Thang"
Single by Jermaine Dupri featuring Jay-Z
from the album Life in 1472 & Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Released	May 11, 1998
Format	12-inch single, CD, Vinyl
Recorded	1997; Krosswire Studios (Atlanta, Georgia)
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:14
Label	So So Def, Roc-A-Fella
Writer(s)	Jermaine Dupri, Shawn Carter, Steve Arrington, Charles Carter, Buddy Hank, Roger Parker
Producer(s)	Jermaine Dupri singles
Jermaine Dupri singles chronology "The Party Continues" (1998) "Money Ain't a Thang" (1998) "Sweetheart" (1998) Jay-Z singles chronology "Wishing on a Star" (1998) "Money Ain't a Thang" (1998) "It's Alright" (1998)

"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.

Track listing

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	Position
Hot Rap Singles	28
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	10
Rhythmic Top 40	24
Billboard Hot 100	52

See also

• List of Jay-Z songs