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: The song is a remake of a 1993 reggae track by Louchie Lou & Michie One, which itself was an adaptation of "If I Were a Rich Man" from the musical Fiddler on the Roof .

: The video opens with Japanese schoolgirls playing with a toy pirate ship and Bratz dolls styled after Gwen and Eve.

At the time, "Rich Girl" was a massive commercial success, hitting the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. While it sparked later conversations about cultural appropriation regarding the use of the Harajuku Girls, there's no denying its massive influence on mid-2000s fashion and pop music. gwen_stefani_rich_girl_official_music_video_ft_eve

: The track was produced by Dr. Dre , who pushed Gwen to rewrite her parts until she found the perfect "luxurious alter-ego".

Whether you’re in it for the pirate booty or the Vivienne Westwood gowns, "Rich Girl" remains a masterclass in music video storytelling. : The song is a remake of a

The video’s aesthetic wasn't pulled from a history book; it was ripped straight from a advertising campaign from the late '90s. LaChapelle brought his signature "hyper-real" style to the set, creating a world of distorted features and "freaks".

Ahoy, Rich Girl: Unpacking Gwen Stefani & Eve’s Pirate Fantasy Whether you’re in it for the pirate booty

: Most of the action takes place on a massive, stylized pirate ship.