The music video, directed by Paul Hunter , won a Viewer's Choice award at the 1998 MTV VMAs.
The definitive "remix" added verses from Lil' Kim and Biggie, helping the song reach #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. All About The Benjamins
Watch the official music video for the classic hip-hop anthem that popularized the phrase: The music video, directed by Paul Hunter ,
The term became a standard American colloquialism for cash, specifically high-value currency. The music video
The phrase is a major cultural touchstone that spans slang, hip-hop history, and cinema. It originated as a reference to the United States $100 bill , which features the face of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin . 1. The Slang: Why "Benjamins"?