The single was a top ten hit, thanks partially to Elliott's songwriting and guest rap, and to Timbaland's unusual production on the track.
The song features a guest rap from Lil Wayne, who Lopez cited as being her favorite male rapper at the time.
The song features an uncredited guest rap from German rapper Carlprit and was released as the album's lead single on 29 June 2009.
M.C. Lyte was asked to provide a "guest rap," and a new tradition was born in pop music.
A remix of the track features a guest rap from American rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Common: guest rap on "Don't Charge Me for the Crime"
The UK and Ireland version of the track features a guest rap from Sean Paul.
The Album Version of "Dirrty" also features a guest rap from Redman.
Michael Bivins, who co-wrote the song, provides a guest rap on the song.
It was revealed by the band that Travie McCoy would feature a guest rap on the album.