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The version featuring Sean Paul was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.

Sia originally wrote "Cheap Thrills" for Rihanna , who reportedly turned it down. Sia Sean Paul

The track was written by Sia and Greg Kurstin , who also produced it. The version featuring Sean Paul was nominated for

As of April 2026, the song remains one of Sia's most-streamed tracks on Spotify with over 2.1 billion streams . Accolades & Legacy As of April 2026, the song remains one

"Cheap Thrills" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Sia's first chart-topping single as a lead artist and Sean Paul's first since 2006's "Temperature".

The song is a celebration of having a good time on the dance floor without needing "dollar bills" or expensive luxury, emphasizing that connections and music are worth more than "diamonds and gold". Commercial Performance

Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills) I don't need no money (you're worth more than diamonds, Cheap Thrills - song and lyrics by Sia, Sean Paul - Spotify