I'm So Paid

"I'm So Paid" is the second single from Akon's third studio album, Freedom. The track features additional vocals from Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy. The song was released as a digital download worldwide and a physical single in France only on October 4, 2008. Akon mentions Olympic Athlete Usain Bolt in his verse because the runner mentions that he listens to Akon's music. Fellow Olympian Michael Phelps is referenced in Young Jeezy's verse. The song is in the key of F# major.

Music video

A music video for the track was filmed in September 2008. Akon said that it would be a James Bond kind of video. The video features Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, and was directed by Gil Green. DJ Khaled and T-Pain are featured as a cameo. Konvict Muzik artists Kardinal Offishall, Tami Chynn, Bu Thiam, and Cash Money artist Lil Chuckee were also featured in a cameo.^[1] The video was released on October 30, 2008.^[2] Clothing brand Coogi underwrote the entire $1-million production cost for the video.^[3] The music video begins with Akon entering a yacht off a helicopter, giving the female dealer (Tami Chynn) a diamond in exchange for money. As Akon and another woman leave, the dealer discovers the jewelry gone, and asks her assistants to get them. Akon and the woman escape by boat and car. As Akon parked the car, he gave the money to the girl in exchange for the diamond. The girl later discovers that the money is fake.

Track listing

French CD single

"I'm So Paid" (Feat. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy) - 4:23
"I'm So Paid" (Feat. Lil Wayne) (No Rap) - 3:22

Charts

Chart (2008–09)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[4]	41
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)^[5]	53
France (SNEP)^[6]	15
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)^[7]	86
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[8]	21
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[9]	59
US Billboard Hot 100^[10]	31
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[11]	47

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)^[12]	Platinum	1,000,000^{^}
^{^}shipments figures based on certification alone

References

↑ Akon (Feat. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy) - Making Of "I'm So Paid" [Behind The Scenes]. Accessed October 23, 2008.
↑ Akon (Feat. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne) - I'm So Paid official video.
↑ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (2008-12-23). "Labels, websites in video tussle - Los Angeles Times". Latimes.com. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
↑ "Akon – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Akon.
↑ "Akon – Chart history" European Hot 100 for Akon.
↑ "Lescharts.com – Akon feat. Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy – I'm So Paid" (in French). Les classement single.
↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 200927 into search.
↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Akon feat. Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy – I'm So Paid". Singles Top 100.
↑ "Akon: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company.
↑ "Akon – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Akon.
↑ "Akon – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Akon.
↑ "American single certifications – Akon – I'm So Paid". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Akon

Discography Awards and nominations

Trouble	"Locked Up" "Ghetto" "Lonely" "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" "Pot of Gold"

Konvicted	"Smack That" "I Wanna Love You" "Don't Matter" "Mama Africa" "Sorry, Blame It on Me" "Never Took the Time" "I Can't Wait"

Freedom	"Right Now (Na Na Na)" "I'm So Paid" "Beautiful" "We Don't Care"

Extended plays	Operations of Nature

Featured singles	"Find Us" "Moonshine" "Slow Wind (Remix)" "Soul Survivor" "Snitch" "I Am Not My Hair" "Girls" "The Sweet Escape" "I Tried" "We Takin' Over" "Bartender" "The Way She Moves" "Speaker" "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" "Am I Dreaming" "Hypnotized" "Get Buck in Here" "I'll Still Kill" "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" "What You Got" "Dangerous" "Frozen" "Get Low Wit It" "Out Here Grindin" "Wake It Up" "Body on Me" "What's Love" "Day Dreaming" "Stuck with Each Other" "Silver & Gold" "One" "Just Go" "Overtime" "All Up 2 You" "Sexy Bitch" "Let's Get Crazy" "On Top" "Shut It Down" "Push Push" "Body Bounce" "Move That Body" "Hold My Hand" "Kush" "I Just Had Sex" "Who Dat Girl" "Boomerang" "Chop My Money" "Like Money" "Play Hard" "Holiday" "Heatwave"

Promotional singles	"Holla Holla" "Troublemaker" "Dirty Work"

Other songs	"Crank It Up" "Oh Africa"

Book Category

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" "9 Piece" "I'm on One" "I'm Into You" "Dirty Dancer" "Ballin'" "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" "Y.U. Mad" "Strange Clouds" "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"

2013	"Hello" "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"

Other singles

Other songs

Young Jeezy

Discography

Studio albums	Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 The Inspiration The Recession TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition Seen It All: The Autobiography Church in These Streets Trap or Die 3

Independent albums	Thuggin' Under the Influence (T.U.I.) Come Shop wit Me

Mixtapes	1,000 Grams The Real Is Back The Real Is Back 2 It's tha World Boss Yo Life Up Gang

Collaboration albums	Boyz n da Hood Cold Summer

Singles	"And Then What" "Soul Survivor" "Go Crazy" "My Hood" "I Luv It" "Go Getta" "Dreamin'" "Put On" "Vacation" "Crazy World" "My President" "Who Dat" "Lose My Mind" "Ballin'" "F.A.M.E." "I Do" "Leave You Alone" "R.I.P." "Seen It All"

Featured singles	"Icy" "Get Throwed" "Say I" "Grew Up a Screw Up" "Top Back (Remix)" "Diamonds" "5000 Ones" "100 Million" "Love in This Club" "Louie" "I'm So Paid" "Never Ever" "Amazing" "Better Believe It" "I'm Goin' In" "Fed Up" "Hard" "Put Your Hands Up" "(Ha Ha) Slow Down" "We in This Bitch" "Champion" "Major Distribution" "Show Out" "Pour It Up (Remix)" "Act Right" "My Nigga" "Money Can't Buy"

Collaborative singles	"Dem Boyz" "White Girl"

Related topics	Boyz n da Hood U.S.D.A CTE World

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