The song was produced by Tizhimself and Rogét Chahayed with additional production from Yeti Beats and Kurtis McKenzie, all of whom are also credited as co-writers alongside Doja Cat.

[6] Many believed that this title aimed to earn "subtle digs"[7] at American rapper Nas, who had dissed her on his single "Ultra Black" earlier that month.

[11][12] Uproxx and Consequence praised it for the humor and personality in its lyrics,[10][13] while Insider wrote that it recalls what initially attracted Doja Cat's fanbase when her comedic novelty song "Mooo!"

"[16] In July 2021, Doja Cat first officially performed "Ain't Shit" in a pre-recorded video for Vevo on a set with gold structures amongst a Californian desert.

[17][18] "Ain't Shit" debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the opening week of Planet Her, becoming the highest charting non-single from the record.