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| Single byT.I. featuringYoung Thug | ||||
| from the albumPaperwork | ||||
| Released | June 3, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
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| Producer | London on da Track | |||
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"About the Money" is a song by Americanhip hop recording artistT.I., released on June 3, 2014, throughGrand Hustle Records andColumbia Records, as the firstsingle from his ninth studio albumPaperwork. The song, which featuresguest vocals from fellowAtlanta-based rapperYoung Thug, wasproduced by Young Thug's frequent collaboratorLondon on da Track.[1]
Themusic video, directed by Kennedy Rothchild and T.I. himself, was released on June 2, 2014. American rapperBirdman makes acameo appearance.[2]
On August 8, 2014, T.I. appeared onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he performed amedley of the album'slead singles, "No Mediocre" and "About the Money", alongside Young Thug.[3][4] On October 13, 2014, T.I. appeared onJimmy 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 the2014 BET Hip Hop Awards.[6]
In an interview with The Breakfast Club, T.I. confirmed thatLil Wayne andYoung Jeezy, will be featured on the official remix to "About the Money".[7] The remix was released on October 24, 2014, viaDJ Whoo Kid'sSoundCloud page and featuresverses from Wayne and Jeezy, as well as new verses from T.I. and Young Thug.[8]
| Chart (2014–2015) | Peak position |
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| USBillboard Hot 100[9] | 42 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 12 |
| USRhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 12 |
| Chart (2014) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 40 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | June 3, 2014 | Digital download[1] | |
| August 26, 2014 | Urban contemporary radio[14] | Columbia |
Credits adapted from Discogs and MusicBrainz.[15]
