Rich As Fuck

"Rich As Fuck" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil Wayne, sent to urban radio on April 9, 2013, as the fourth 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 third single from I Am Not a Human Being II, but "Love Me" was released as a single instead.^[1] "Rich As Fuck" was released as the first promotional single from the album along with the pre-order of the album via the iTunes Store.^[2] The official version of the song was remastered and the first and second verse were switched around, compared to the leaked version.^[3]

Music video

The music video was directed by Parris in early 2013, and was released on March 22, 2013 on MTV.^[4]

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."^[5] Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone praised Lil Wayne's lyricism on the song and his "nimble musicality of his vocal tone and flow."^[6] 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."^[7] 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."^[8] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times called 2 Chainz appearance on the song impressive.^[9] Brandon Soderberg of Spin also praised 2 Chainz for having a "charismatic presence on the song."^[10] Jayson Greene of Pitchfork Media said the Bay Area-influenced clap instrumental of the song work around him, not with him.^[11]

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."^[12]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders Urban)^[13]	46
scope="row"	US Billboard Hot 100^{[ 1]}	38
scope="row"	US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^{[ 1]}	11

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[14]	28
US Rap Songs (Billboard)^[15]	21

Certifications


Region	Certification	Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)^[16]	Platinum	1,000,000^{^}
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^{^}shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States	April 9, 2013^[17]	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.
↑ "I Am Not a Human Being II (Deluxe Edition) by Lil Wayne". iTunes Store. Apple. Archived from the original on 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2013-03-15.
↑ "Lil Wayne Releases Official Version Of “Rich As Fuck” Feat. 2 Chainz, Pre-Order Album On iTunes". Lilwaynehq.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
↑ "Lil Wayne Premieres Priceless 'R.A.F.' Video: Watch Now! - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2013-03-24.
↑ Review by David Jeffries (2013-03-26). "I Am Not a Human Being II - Lil Wayne". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
↑ By 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". Nytimes.com. The New York Times company. 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 feat. 2 Chainz - Rich As F*** (in Dutch). ultratop.be/nl. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
↑ "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 Fuck". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
↑ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.

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

Like Father, Like Son

The Leak

"Gossip"
"I'm Me"

Tha Carter III

We Are Young Money

Rebirth

I Am Not a Human Being

"I'm Single"
"Right Above It"

Tha Carter IV

I Am Not a Human Being II

Rich Gang

"Tapout"

Featured singles

1999	"Back That Thang Up" "Bling Bling"

2000	"#1 Stunna"

2002	"Neva Get Enuf"

2004	"Hot Boys, Hot Girls"

2005	"Soldier" "Don't Trip"

2006	"Gimme That" "Holla at Me" "You Know What" "Where da Cash At" "Make It Rain" "Hollywood Divorce" "You"

2007	"We Takin' Over" "Lock U Down" "Pop Bottles" "9mm" "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" "Forever" "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" "Roman's Revenge" "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" "I'm on One" "I'm Into You" "Dirty Dancer" "Ballin'" "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" "Y.U. Mad" "Strange Clouds" "The Motto" "Martians vs. Goblins"

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"

2013	"Karate Chop" "All That (Lady)" "Ready to Go" "High School" "No New Friends" "Wit Me" "We Outchea" "Beware" "Good Time" "Thank You" "Loyal"

Other singles

Other songs

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Discography

Studio albums	Based on a T.R.U. Story B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time

Mixtapes	Trap-A-Velli 2: (The Residue) T.R.U. REALigion

Singles	"Mercy" "No Lie" "Birthday Song" "I'm Different" "We Own It (Fast & Furious)" "Feds Watching" "Used 2"

Featured singles	"Beez in the Trap" "Breakfast (Syrup)" "Sweat" "My Moment" "Do My Dance" "Bandz a Make Her Dance" "Fuckin' Problems" "R.I.P." "Rich As Fuck" "HeadBand" "When I Feel Like It" "My Story" "Talk Dirty" "Trampoline" "All Me"

Promotional singles	"Give It 2 U" (Remix) "Where U Been?" "Netflix"

Other songs	"Duffle Bag Boy" "The Morning" "Ali Bomaye" "I Do It"

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