The song, produced by T-Minus and Nikhil Seetharam, features a guest appearance from fellow rapper 2 Chainz.

David Jefferies called the song "a winner with an enticing and eerie beat from T-Minus.

"[4] Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone praised Lil Wayne's lyricism on the song and his "nimble musicality of his vocal tone and flow.

"[5] Dean Van Nguyen of PopMatters said the "creeping funk beat on "Rich As Fuck" inspire Wayne to one of his sharpest flows on the album.

"[9] Jayson Greene of Pitchfork Media said the Bay Area-influenced clap instrumental of the song work around him, not with him.