Arab Money

Ron Browz, Busta Rhymes

About Arab Money

"Arab Money" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Busta Rhymes, released as the lead single from his eighth studio album Back on My B. S. (2009). The song features production and vocals by fellow New York City-based rapper, Ron Browz.


Year:
2010
1:59
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Ron Browz! Yes!
I'm way back in the most amazing way
Well lemme introduce you to the new talk
Let's get straight to it, c'mon!

La ilaha illa Allah, ha la ili, hay yo
Hili be'Allah, hey, hili bay yo
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

Hala sheiki, ha lini falla
Mili ha lan shi inni mala
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

Now there ain't no way that you can kill a beast dead
I got Middle East women and Middle East bread
I got oil well money, in the desert playing golf
Go chase short stack sheiki with a Louis scarf

Chest cold diamonds make a nigga wanna cough
In Dubai 20 million on a villa loft
And then I step up in the club then these other niggas mad as shit
The way I make the people wanna sing the hook in Arabic

La ilaha illa Allah, ha la ili, hay yo
Hili be'Allah, hey, hili bay yo
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

Hala sheiki, ha lini falla
Mili ha lan shi inni mala
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

Seven star hotels, Maybach, movies
Sick, big ass, knock-kneed, camel toe, Gucci
Pretty women walk around while security on camel-back
Club on fire now, niggas don't know how to act

Sitting in casinos while I'm gambling with Arafat
Money long, watch me purchase pieces of the Almanac
Y'all already know I got the streets bust
While I make ya bow down and make salaat like a Muslim

La ilaha illa Allah, ha la ili, hay yo
Hili be'Allah, hey, hili bay yo
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

Hala sheiki, ha lini falla
Mili ha lan shi inni mala
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

See now I take trips to Baghdad, dummy wow
Use a stack of chips to count Arab money now
I don't need to get fresh, about to grow a beard dude
So much cake even the money look weird too

Domestic bread and a broad
I'm tryna eat like Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al-Saud
Who might respect the value of my worth
In Maui, Malaysia, Iran and Iraq, Saudi Arabia!

La ilaha illa Allah, ha la ili, hay yo
Hili be'Allah, hey, hili bay yo
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

Hala sheiki, ha lini falla
Mili ha lan shi inni mala
We getting Arab money
We getting Arab money

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Busta Rhymes

Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., (born May 20, 1972), better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. Early in his career, he was known for his wild style and fashion, and today is best known for his intricate rapping technique, which involves rapping at a fast rate with lots of internal rhyme and half rhyme, and to date has received eleven Grammy nominations for his musical work. About.com included him on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), while Steve Huey of Allmusic called him one of the best and most prolific rappers of the '90s. In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists o… more »

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Written by: Rondell Edwin Turner, Trevor Smith

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Arab Money" is a rap song by American rapper Busta Rhymes from his eighth studio album, "Back on My B.S.", released in 2008.
Featured Artists
The track features fellow American rapper Ron Browz, who also contributed to the song's production.
Success and Popularity
The song reached the top 100 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at number 86.
Controversy
"Arab Money" received backlash and sparked controversy due to its lyrics which were perceived as stereotyping and offensive by some people from the Arab community.
Radio Ban
The song was banned from several radio stations across the Gulf because it was deemed offensive.
Use of Arabic Language
The chorus of the song includes words from the Arabic language, although the accuracy and context of their usage have been criticized.
Remix Versions
The song had five remix versions. The Remix Part 1 featured artists such as Diddy, Swizz Beatz, T-Pain, Akon, and Lil Wayne. The Remix Part 2 featured artists like Rick Ross, Red Cafe, and Reek da Villain.
Music Video
The music video for "Arab Money" was directed by Rik Cordero and Busta Rhymes. It features a lavish lifestyle and highlights the theme of the song.
Apology
In the wake of the controversy, Busta Rhymes apologized to the Arab community for any offense caused by the song.
Influences
"Arab Money" reflects a trend in hip-hop music where foreign cultures are referenced and sometimes stereotyped in an exaggerated way to depict wealthy and luxury lifestyles.

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