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The song's cultural impact, including in fashion and the rap lexicon, has solidified its status in music history. Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M. Lyrics - Genius

"C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" is a 1994, 4× Platinum single from the Wu-Tang Clan, often considered a top hip-hop track. It samples The Charmels, providing a grimy, piano-led, and melancholic backdrop. The song, which features lyrics from Raekwon and Inspectah Deck about the struggles of life and the impact of the dollar, created iconic slang. Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. (

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