Rich As Fuck

2013 single by Lil Wayne featuring 2 Chainz

"Rich As Fuck"

Single by Lil Wayne featuring 2 Chainz

from the album I Am Not a Human Being II

Released

April 9, 2013 (2013-04-09)

Recorded

2012

Genre

Hip hop

Length

3:40

Label

Young Money
Cash Money
Republic

Songwriter(s)

Dwayne Carter
Tauheed Epps
Tyler Williams
Nikhil Seetharam

Producer(s)

T-Minus
Nikhil (co.)

Lil Wayne singles chronology

"Tapout"
(2013)

"Rich As Fuck"
(2013)

"Ready to Go"
(2013)

2 Chainz singles chronology

"R.I.P."
(2013)

"Rich As Fuck"
(2013)

"We Own It (Fast & Furious)"
(2013)

"Rich As Fuck" (edited for explicit album as "Rich As F**k" and for clean album as "Rich As F***") is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil Wayne, sent to urban radio on April 9, 2013, as the third and final single from his tenth studio album, I Am Not a Human Being II (2013). The song, produced by T-Minus and Nikhil Seetharam, features a guest appearance from fellow rapper 2 Chainz. The song has since peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Background

On January 6, 2013, the song "Rich As Fuck," featuring rapper 2 Chainz leaked unmastered and was originally set to be the second single from I Am Not a Human Being II, but "Love Me" was released as a single instead.^[1] On April 9, 2013, "Rich As Fuck" was released as the third and final single from the album.^[2] The official version of the song was remastered and the first and second verse were switched around, compared to the leaked version.^[3]

Critical reception

"Rich As Fuck" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. David Jefferies called the song "a winner with an enticing and eerie beat from T-Minus."^[4] Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone praised Lil Wayne's lyricism on the song and his "nimble musicality of his vocal tone and flow."^[5] Dean Van Nguyen of PopMatters said the "creeping funk beat on "Rich As Fuck" inspire Wayne to one of his sharpest flows on the album."^[6] Jon Hadusek of Consequence of Sound said the song had an old-school feel, and called the song I Am Not a Human Being's "finest moment."^[7] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times called 2 Chainz appearance on the song impressive.^[8] Brandon Soderberg of Spin also praised 2 Chainz for having a "charismatic presence on the song."^[9] Jayson Greene of Pitchfork Media said the Bay Area-influenced clap instrumental of the song work around him, not with him.^[10]

Complex ranked "Rich As Fuck" number 18 on their list of the 50 best songs of 2013, saying "The song might not push the limits of art, but when this comes on at the right time, it's the jam, and unlike a lot of the other big hits of the year, it didn't get played out."^[11]

Music video

The music video was directed by Parris in early 2013, and was released on March 22, 2013 on MTV.^[12] The video was released on YouTube through his VEVO one day later, on March 23, 2013. The video is age-limited and need verification for viewing.^[13]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders Urban)^[14]	46
US Billboard Hot 100^[15]	38
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[16]	11

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[17]	28
US Rap Songs (Billboard)^[18]	21

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[19]	3× Platinum	3,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States	April 9, 2013^[2]	Urban radio	Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records

References

^ "Lil Wayne – Rich As Fuck (R.A.F) (Feat 2 Chainz)". Lilwaynehq.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
^ ^a ^b "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
^ "Lil Wayne Releases Official Version Of "Rich As Fuck" Feat. 2 Chainz, Pre-Order Album On iTunes". Lilwaynehq.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
^ David Jeffries (2013-03-26). "I Am Not a Human Being II - Lil Wayne". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
^ Jody Rosen (2013-03-22). "I Am Not a Human Being II | Album Reviews". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
^ Van, Dean. "Lil Wayne: I Am Not a Human Being II". PopMatters. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
^ "Album Review: Lil Wayne – I Am Not a Human Being II". Consequence of Sound. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
^ Caramanica, Jon (2013-03-24). "Still an Ecstatic Rebel Spirit, but Easing Up on Shock". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
^ Soderberg, Brandon (2013-03-26). "Lil Wayne, 'I Am Not a Human Being II' Review". Spin.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
^ "Lil Wayne: I Am Not a Human Being II | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
^ Ahmed, Insanul; et al. (2013-12-02). "The Best 50 Songs of 2013". Complex Music. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
^ "Lil Wayne Premieres Priceless 'R.A.F.' Video: Watch Now! - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
^ "Rich As Fuck (Explicit) Official Music Video on YouTube". VEVO. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
^ Lil Wayne feat. 2 Chainz - Rich As F*** (in Dutch). ultratop.be/nl. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
^ "Lil Wayne Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
^ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
^ "2013 Year End Charts — Rap Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
^ "American single certifications – Lil Wayne – Rich As F**k". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 27, 2022.

Lil Wayne singles

Discography

Tha Block Is Hot

"Tha Block Is Hot"

500 Degreez

"Way of Life"

Tha Carter

"Go D.J."

Tha Carter II

"Fireman"
"Hustler Musik"
"Shooter"

Like Father, Like Son

The Leak

"Gossip"
"I'm Me"

Tha Carter III

We Are Young Money

"Every Girl"
"BedRock"
"Roger That"

Rebirth

"Prom Queen"
"On Fire"
"Drop the World"
"Knockout"

I Am Not a Human Being

"I'm Single"
"Right Above It"
"Gonorrhea"

Tha Carter IV

"6 Foot 7 Foot"
"John"
"How to Love"
"She Will"
"It's Good"
"Mirror"
"Blunt Blowin"
"MegaMan"

I Am Not a Human Being II

"My Homies Still"
"No Worries"
"Love Me"
"Rich As Fuck"

Rich Gang

"Tapout"

Tha Carter V

"Uproar"
"Don't Cry"

Funeral

"I Do It"

Featured singles

1999	"Back That Thang Up" "Bling Bling"
2000	"#1 Stunna"
2002	"Neva Get Enuf"
2004	"Hot Boys, Hot Girls"
2005	"Soldier"
2006	"Gimme That" "Holla at Me" "You Know What" "Make It Rain" "Hollywood Divorce" "You"
2007	"We Takin' Over" "Lock U Down" "Pop Bottles" "Duffle Bag Boy" "Uh-Ohhh!" "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" "100 Million"
2008	"Push" "Love in This Club Part II" "Girls Around the World" "I Run This" "My Life" "Can't Believe It" "Let It Rock" "Shawty Say" "Swagga Like Us" "Cuddy Buddy" "Official Girl" "I'm So Paid" "Lost" "All My Life (In the Ghetto)" "Turnin Me On" "Make a Toast"
2009	"Unstoppable" "Always Strapped" "Respect My Conglomerate" "So Good" "Maybach Music 2" "Down" "Successful" "I'm Goin' In" "Money to Blow" "Heard 'em All" "I Can Transform Ya" "Give It Up to Me" "4 My Town (Play Ball)" "Revolver" "Women Lie, Men Lie"
2010	"I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)" "Miss Me" "Loyalty" "No Love" "Fire Flame"
2011	"Welcome to My Hood" "Look at Me Now" "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" "Hit the Lights" "Someone to Love Me (Naked)" "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" "Motivation" "Red Nation" "9 Piece" "I'm on One" "I'm Into You" "Dirty Dancer" "Ballin'" "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" "Y.U. Mad" "Strange Clouds" "Sweat" "The Motto"
2012	"Faded" "All Aboard" "Take It to the Head" "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)" "I Can Only Imagine" "Pop That" "Enough of No Love" "Ice" "Bandz a Make Her Dance" "Celebration" "She Don't Put It Down" "Ball" "Hello"
2013	"Karate Chop" "All That (Lady)" "Ready to Go" "High School" "No New Friends" "Wit' Me" "We Outchea" "Beware" "Good Time" "Thank You" "Loyal"
2014	"We Alright" "Thug Cry" "Only"
2015	"Truffle Butter" "How Many Times" "Just Right for Me" "Bottom of the Bottle" "Switch Up"
2016	"Pillowtalk" (Remix) "Order More" (Remix) "No Problem" "Gold" (Remix)
2017	"Running Back" "Light My Body Up" "I'm the One" "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" "Love U Better" "Like a Man" "Codeine Dreaming"
2018	"Good Form"
2019	"Genius" (Lil Wayne Remix) "Be Like Me"
2020	"Whats Poppin" (Remix) "Iced Out Audemars" (Remix)

Other singles

"Hot Revolver"
"Forever"
"We Are the World 25 for Haiti"
"Roman's Revenge"
"Sleazy Remix 2.0: Get Sleazier"
"Roman Reloaded"
"Scream & Shout" (Remix)
"Believe Me"
"Start a Fire"
"Nothing but Trouble"
"Let Me Love You"
"Sucker for Pain"
"No Frauds"
"Changed It"
"Rich Sex"
"Gang Gang"
"Lose"
"Lonely"
"Feelin' Like Tunechi"
"Ay!"
"Sunshine"
"Kant Nobody"
"Ain't Gonna Answer"
"Kat Food"
"Brand New"
"Presha"
"Long Story Short"
"Wassam Baby"

Other songs

"See You in My Nightmares"
"Martians vs. Goblins"
"I Do It"
"M's"
"Smuckers"
"My Window"
"I Heard You're Married"
"God Did"
"Annihilate"
"Transparency"

v t e 2 Chainz songs
Discography
Based on a T.R.U. Story	"No Lie" "Birthday Song" "I'm Different" "Riot"
B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time	"Feds Watching" "Where U Been?" "I Do It" "Used 2" "Netflix" "We Own It (Fast & Furious)"
ColleGrove	"Watch Out"
Pretty Girls Like Trap Music	"Big Amount" "Good Drank" "It's a Vibe" "4 AM"
Rap or Go to the League	"Rule the World"
Welcome 2 Collegrove	"Presha" "Long Story Short" "Transparency"
Other singles	"Mercy" "Champions" "Gang Up" "Proud" "Bigger Than You" "Baddest"
Featured singles	"Beez in the Trap" "Breakfast (Syrup)" "Sweat" "My Moment" "Do My Dance" "Bandz a Make Her Dance" "Fuckin' Problems" "Leggo" "R.I.P." "Rich As Fuck" "Headband" "Bubble Butt (Remix)" "When I Feel Like It" "My Story" "Talk Dirty" "Give It 2 U (Remix)" "Trampoline" "All Me" "Cut Her Off" "Only That Real" "24 Hours" "Burnin' Up" "Mama Ain't Proud" "Hood Go Crazy" "Double Tap" "3500" "No Problem" "Castro" "Accelerate" "Big Bank" "Nah Nah Nah (Remix)"
Other songs	"Ali Bomaye" "What They Want" "Chloraseptic"
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