"Swagga like Us" is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and T.I.. Originally written by T.I. for his sixth studio album Paper Trail (2008), it also features vocals from fellow rappers Kanye West and Lil Wayne, the former of whom provided the song's production, which is constructed primarily around a vocal sample of "Paper Planes" by British musician M.I.A.. It was released on September 6, 2008 in the United States as the second single from Paper Trail, and was also slated for inclusion on Jay-Z's twelfth album The Blueprint 3 (2009), although it ultimately did not make the final track listing. "Swagga like Us" received mostly mixed reviews from music critics: whilst many complimented T.I.'s performance and the production, most denounced the other three rappers' performances as lyrically uninspired and overly brash, with Wayne and West also singled out for criticism from the perceived overuse of Auto-Tune in their vocals. Commercially, however, the song was a success despite a premature leak to the internet: it debuted and peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, and also charted modestly in a few overseas territories. It was nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 51st Grammy Awards, winning the latter: the four rappers, alongside M.I.A. herself, also performed the song during the ceremony.