It was written in collaboration with Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and LaShawn Daniels for her original third studio album of the same name, while production was helmed by the former.

[4] The lukewarm response to the track and its follow-up "Too Hood" eventually resulted in the reconstruction of the same-titled album, which received a Japan-wide release only and was subsequently retooled into a new version, branded After the Storm (2003).

[5] "All Eyez on Me" was written by Monica along with songwriter LaShawn Daniels and producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.

"[8] First released stateside, "All Eyez on Me" debuted at number-one on the US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart in the week of June 29, 2002.

[17] An accompanying music video for "All Eyez on Me" was directed by Chris Robinson and filmed at several locations in Beverly Hills and Mid-City West, Los Angeles, California between July 14–15, 2002.

"I got a chance to just go shopping and stuff like that, but this scene is more of me dancing and having a good time, like the song says, in the club.

"[2][19] The video features guest appearances by rappers Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Trina, and Mia X, producer Rodney Jerkins and Monica's younger brother Montez Arnold.

[19] The video world premiered at the end of BET's documentary series Access Granted on July 26, 2002.

[18] All tracks written by Monica Arnold, LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, James Ingram, and Quincy Jones.