Claim: Glamorous is by will.i.am.

`` Glamorous '' is a song recorded by American singer and rapper Fergie for her debut studio album , The Dutchess -LRB- 2006 -RRB- . The song features vocals from American rapper Ludacris . It was released as the third single from The Dutchess worldwide except for in the United Kingdom , where it served as the second single . The song was serviced to mainstream radios on January 23 , 2007 and to Rhythmic radios on February 20 , 2007 in the United States , through A&M Records , together with will.i.am Music Group and Interscope Records .   It was written by Fergie , Ludacris , will.i.am , Elvis Williams and Polow da Don ; the latter also produced the song . `` Glamorous '' is an airy R&B song that has a slower feel from the album 's previous hip-hop and dance tinged singles . The lyrics deal with the protagonist staying rooted despite her success and fame . `` Glamorous '' garnered generally mixed to positive reviews from music critics , who commented on its smooth , generic sound and its lyrics , which have been likened to those of Gwen Stefani 's `` Luxurious '' -LRB- 2005 -RRB- and Jennifer Lopez 's `` Jenny from the Block '' -LRB- 2002 -RRB- .   The song achieved commercial success worldwide , peaking inside the top ten in several countries , including Australia and Ireland , it reached the top three on the singles charts . `` Glamorous '' peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Fergie 's second number one hit on the chart as a solo artist . The song also became her third best selling song in the United States , amassing sales of over three million copies as of August 2012 , and earning a double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America -LRB- RIAA -RRB- . The music video for `` Glamorous '' features Fergie in scenes in which she portrays a successful actress and a teenager , acting as flashbacks from her past . `` Glamorous '' was featured in the video game , Grand Theft Auto V , in the radio station Non Stop Pop FM .