2004 single by Ludacris
"Diamond in the Back " is the fifth and final single released from the album Chicken-n-Beer by Ludacris . It is based on William DeVaughn 's "Be Thankful for What You Got " and samples it heavily in the southern chopped & screwed format. It was produced by DJ Paul & Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia . This was Ludacris 's first single to not hit the Billboard Hot 100 's Top 40 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks's Top 20. The music video is directed in Atlanta, and features cameo appearances by Lil Duval , Atlanta based comedian Shawty, members of Ludacris' Disturbing the Peace label Shawnna , I-20 , Bobby V , Tity Boi , David Banner and the producer duo of DJ Paul and Juicy J .
"Diamond in the Back" peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #94. On the Hot Rap/R&B chart it reached #51.[ 2] Lupe Fiasco has also freestyled over this instrumental.
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Beauregard,
P./Devaughn,
W./Houston,
J./Bridges, C.[ 1]
R./Moody,
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