Like many publications, Men’s Health is celebrating rap music’s 50th anniversary this year. They’re gathering stars of the genre like 50 Cent, Method Man, Ludacris, and Common to tell stories related to their own journey and hip-hop’s influence on it. In a new video for the magazine’s YouTube channel, 50 revealed some stories from earlier in his career that he’s never told before. Fans honed in on one period in particular spanning 2003 to 2005. He starts with the evocative opening line “I think between 2003 to 2005, I’ve seen every kind of vagina out there.”
50 Cent explained the journey that stardom took him on with women. At the beginning, he isn’t yet used to getting anything he wants. But he quickly realizes girls will throw themselves at him. “And then it shifts so fast you’re not prepared for it, you’re like ‘What?’” he explains. “In 2005, you start feeling like you’re hot. So all of a sudden you’ve transformed, you’re a bad b*tch right. You’re looking at the girls looking at you and thinking, ‘Oh she think she gonna get me.’” He concludes the segment by confirming that his refocusing helped him in other elements of life. “That was the period I was going through contracts and kind of learning what I committed to.”
Fans in the comments seemed to agree with the sentiment 50 expressed. “Smart man lol soon as he stopped getting distracted by the chicks he had time to actually read his contract. which he never speak on, I’m sure he recouped early though,” the top comment reads. Elsewhere in the comments, fans reminisce on just how big of a star 50 was during that era.
Recently 50 Cent provided a guest verse on the Nas song “Office Hours.“ The song landed on Nas’ new project Magic 2 which only contained one other feature from 21 Savage. The collaboration marked the first time the pair had collaborated on a song in more than 20 years. What do you think of the story 50 Cent told to Men’s health? Let us know in the comment section below.
In early May, 50 announced his global The Final Lap Tourto commemorate the milestone. The massive trek is scheduled to begin on July 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over the weekend, Diverse Mentality gave fans something to chew on in the meantime by releasing a two-hour documentary about Get Rich Or Die Tryin’.
The 1:08:00-mark dives into the track “Back Down (Ja Rule Diss)” with on-camera insights from Sha Money XL, who is credited as the recording engineer (as noted by Genius.)
“This one was fresh — fresh! We went to my crib, cut that sh*t. Fif had no filter,” Sha Money says. “Got to LA and played it, [Dr.] Dre put the filter on him, like, ‘Hold up, bro. Hold up, bro. Nah, bro. You goin’ too far, man. So, we had to re-record that sh*t.”
The doc’s narrator, Quake, adds:
“The original version of ‘Back Down’ that was recorded in Sha Money’s basement was a lot more aggressive. Not only did 50 Cent go at Ja Rule and Murder Inc. as a whole, but he took aim at Supreme, Jay-Z, R. Kelly, Nas, Cam’ron, and more. 50 Cent even invites Dr. Dre, toward the end of the track, to jump in and say ‘f*ck you’ to the competition. However, Dre did not do that and decided to have 50 Cent re-record the song with a more filtered version only going at Ja Rule and Murder Inc.
I’ve heard this original version only two times, so I don’t remember too many bars from the original. But he does take aim at Cam’ron by dissing his pink clothes and says, ‘You’re acting all gangsta and tough / You must’ve forgot when the director yelled cut,’ which was referring to Cam’ron’s acting days on Paid In Full.”
50 Cent apparently dissed JAY-Z, R. Kelly, Nas, and Cam’ron, among others on an original version of his track, “Back Down.” One of the producers on Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Sha Money XL, discussed an unreleased version of “Back Down,” for Diverse Mentality‘s documentary on 50’s iconic debut album.
“That record is his traditional patterns of ‘How to Rob,’ your ‘Life’s on the Line,’ ‘Ghetto Quran,’” he said. “Certain names is being mentioned, certain nerves being pinched. That’s his marketing tool – Fif has a marketing tool within music. He knows how to make records that’s gonna get you to talk, listen and fuck with him.”
NEW YORK – OCTOBER 28: (L to R) Rappers 50 Cent, Eminem and Dr. Dre arrive at the Shady National Convention to launch Shade 45, a new satellite radio station, at the Roseland Ballroom October 28, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
From there, Sha Money XL explained that Dre had to tell 50 to put on a filter, but that he still has the original version. “This is one of the ones that I don’t know anyone else that did a record to it. Like, Dre had records that other people do… Rakim or D12. This one, nah. This one was fresh. Fresh. And we went to my crib, cut that shit. Fif had no filter. Get to L.A. and played it, Dre put the filter on him, like, ‘Hold up, bro. Hold up, bro. Nah, bro. You going too far, man,’” Sha Money XL continued. “And we had to re-record that shit. I still got the version where he’s spazzing, man.”
While 50 initially planned to target Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, JAY-Z, R. Kelly, Nas, Cam’ron, and others, in the end, he only dissed Ja Rule and Murder Inc. on the track. “That shit was blackdown, he was going black on that, blacking out, bro. Whylin’ on these motherfuckas,” Sha Money XL went on. “The shit he was saying, it was like, ‘Bro, you can’t say that, what you doing? Yo, come on, Nas is still the homie.’ But he wanted to take everybody, man. It was like, ‘You can’t go after the God, bro.’ Everybody’s getting it. Cam, everybody. Back the fuck down. And that shit was well-received, man. That shit was hard as fuck.”
50 Cent’s Final Version Of “Back Down”
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, 50 Cent is embarking on a global tour. He’s mentioned that it could be his last for the foreseeable future as the 47-year-old continues to focus on other endeavors.
50 Cent’s journey into becoming a media mogul began when he burst onto the scene as an abrasive rapper. Get Rich or Die Tryin’ is held as one of the greatest debut hip-hop albums of all time. Chronicling the violent streets of Queens, New York, the album’s “we made it” narrative and chart-topping anthems, such as “In Da Club” or “21 Questions,” would elevate 50 Cent into a pocket of stardom. His career has seen him nominated for a double-digit amount of Grammys. While his music career began to diminish as he transitioned into other arenas, his classics make him one of the highest-streamed hip-hop artists to this day.
However, 50 Cent was always a businessman at heart. After the success of Get Rich or Die Tryin’, he got to work on forming his own record label. By 2003, 50 Cent had founded G-Unit Records. Signing the likes of Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, the label would quickly become a formidable force in the hip-hop industry. It was just the beginning for 50 Cent, who stands with the likes of Diddy and Jay-Z on the shortlist of rappers who’ve made successful transitions into other industries.
50 Cent Became A Mainstream Actor By The Late 2000s
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MAY 10: Executive producer/Rapper Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson attends the For Your Consideration Event for STARZs’ “Power” at ArcLight Hollywood on May 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
50 Cent’s first concrete film role was in the crime drama Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Starring in a film about himself was a genius move from 50 Cent. He took advantage of his success as a musician to ease into the acting world. Intended to mirror 50 Cent’s upbringing, the film is a tale of an inner-city drug dealer who turns away from a life of crime to pursue his passion for music. While the film received mixed reviews, 50 Cent’s success as the spotlight of the film would earn him additional opportunities in the industry. Soon after that, he would act in high-grossing films such as Home of the Brave alongside Steven Jackson. The military drama saw 50 Cent play Jamal Aiken. He was a bitter Army National Guard Soldier who had difficulty re-adjusting to civilian life.
However, his highest-grossing film as an actor would come in the form of Righteous Kill. 50 Cent would act alongside film icons Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. He starred in the film as a drug dealer named Spider, who is murdered by a corrupt police team. Throughout 50 Cent’s acting career, many of his roles have reflected that of an enforcer or drug dealer. Fitting along with his gangster image from his MC days, he’s acted in similar films such as Den of Thieves and Before I Self Destruct. Throughout the late 2000s, he acted in various crime films.
Power Was 50 Cent’s Big Break As A Producer
As 50 Cent has proven throughout his career, he’s not one to be satisfied with where he’s currently at. After carving out successful careers as a rapper and an actor, he began looking towards production in film roles. His big break would be Power. Airing on Starz, the show would become one of the most successful on the platform, airing for six seasons. Like many of 50 Cent’s acting roles, the show is a crime drama. Power throws the viewer into a world of drug use and politics. Before the show’s success, he had also produced All Things Fall Apart and Fire with Fire. However, Power solidified 50 Cent as an iconic media mogul.
50 Cent Is Pivoting Into An Ownership Position
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JULY 26: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson of ‘Power’ speaks onstage during the Starz segment of the Summer 2019 Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Power isn’t the only successful show that 50 Cent executive produced. He also played an instrumental role in the success of BMF. The 2-season show gives a haphazard look into the rise of the origins of a black mafia family in Detroit. His real-life son depicts Big Meech in the form of Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. BMF is a coming-of-age story based in the violent streets of Detroit. In addition, 50 Cent made his first appearance as a director on the show on Episode 7 of Season 1. If he is any indicator, his director appearance is likely a sign of things to come for 50 Cent. In addition, he’s set to star in The Expendables 4 alongside Jason Statham and Megan Fox. The film is expected to hit theaters in September.
Surprisingly, recent developments have hinted at 50 Cent looking to break away from Starz. He’s currently spearheading the construction of a 985,000-square-foot G-Unit Studio. The site intends to act as a film and television studio for his own network. He stated, “I have the number 1,2,3, and 4 top TV shows in African American and Latina households, and I hate that I did them with the wrong people. I’m not doing any BMF spinoffs or selling any shows to STARZ.” In addition, he penned a three-project deal with media company Lusid Media in October of 2022. Already highly successful as an actor and producer, the next stage of his media career will focus on ownership.
50 Cent says that his highly-anticipated Final Lap Tour could be his last for the foreseeable future. He’s putting on the world tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. On Instagram Live, he revealed that he’s sold over 500,000 tickets in the week since announcing the dates.
“Because ticket sales are doing so well they’re adding new markets so the UK, North America, and possibly Australia will be in there,” 50 told his fans. “I gotta get to Africa. I got a lot of spots I gotta hit before I be done, because this is the Final Lap Tour.”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: 50 Cent performs during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
He continued: “I won’t be running around like this no more. I gotta do my film and television stuff and got a lot of other things going on behind the scenes that I gotta work on. So I won’t be out touring as much as I’ve been touring… I’m having fun this time because it’s set up to enjoy myself, we not feeling pressure.”
For the Final Lap Tour, 50 will be performing a total of 64 shows across the globe. The trek will begin on July 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and see him travel across North America until September 17. At that point, he’ll fly over to Europe and perform in Amsterdam, Oslo, Zurich, Paris, London, and more cities. He’ll be bringing along Busta Rhymes and Jeremih.
50 Cent recently discussed what fans can expect from the tour during an interview with USA Today. “It’s gonna be a whole new show,” 50 Cent shared of his upcoming concerts. “Sometimes out of habit, you go to certain records. People love other things on it, so I wanna make sure I touch those records before I don’t do those anymore.”
50 Cent recently shared an animated video on Twitter featuring homages to some of the best songs from his career. The clip references “In Da Club,” “Many Men (Wish Death),” “P.I.M.P.,” and more. After posting the video, 50 shared a link to his website to buy tickets for his upcoming, The Final Lap Tour.
“This is cool, we got some real talented people out here,” 50 captioned the clip. The video begins by referencing 50 Cent’s iconic music video for “In Da Club,” in which he raps while hanging upside down. It’s a move 50 recently recreated while performing a the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Although, 50 admitted to USA Today, last week, that he regrets doing so.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: 50 Cent performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
“I think that was a mistake for the Super Bowl,” he said of being upside down. “Everybody else walked in regular, the songs still went over and they got the trophy, too. They all won an Emmy. They got the same thing I got and I had to put myself upside down.” 50 performed alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige.
The animated video comes after the 20th Anniversary of his iconic debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. In honor of the milestone, 50 is traveling across the world to perform hits from the project on The Final Lap Tour. He’s lined up stops in Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston, Amsterdam, Oslo, Paris, and many more throughout the year. His first show will be in Salt Lake City, Utah at the end of July.
Further speaking with USA Today, 50 said of the tour: “It’s gonna be a whole new show. Sometimes out of habit, you go to certain records. People love other things on it, so I wanna make sure I touch those records before I don’t do those anymore.”
50 Cent says that his decision to hang upside down during the Super Bowl Halftime Show was a “mistake.” 50 reflected on the performance while discussing his upcoming tour with USA Today on Wednesday. 50 is hitting the road in honor of the 20th anniversary of his iconic album, Get Rich or Die Tryin‘.
“It’s gonna be a whole new show,” 50 Cent shared of his upcoming concerts. “Sometimes out of habit, you go to certain records. People love other things on it, so I wanna make sure I touch those records before I don’t do those anymore.”
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: 50 Cent performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
“I think that was a mistake for the Super Bowl,” he admitted of being upside down. “Everybody else walked in regular, the songs still went over and they got the trophy, too. They all won an Emmy. They got the same thing I got and I had to put myself upside down.” 50 performed alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige.
Elsewhere in the interview, 50 reflected on the impact of Get Rich or Die Tryin’. When the interviewer described him as having revolutionized the music scene, he disagreed. “It’s not really a revolution,” he clarified. “If you’re gonna make music that is going to be world music, it has to have melodies. English is not their first speaking language in a lot of places that I travel. What (those crowds) follow is the melody until they understand what you’re saying.”
50 further praised Drake, explaining that he’s continuing on the same path. “Drake is the new, stronger version like that because he can do a whole pop record, sing the whole song. I’ve never done that,” he said. “He’ll say that I’m one of those influences… That’s a big compliment because he’s established himself and done great work.”
This year marks the 20th anniversary of 50 Cent’s landmark debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin. Released on February 6, 2003, Get Rich Or Die Tryin is considered among the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. To celebrate the album’s anniversary, 50 has announced his massive “Final Lap” world tour with Busta Rhymes and Jeremih opening. He will headline amphitheaters and arenas across North America and Europe.
Get Rich Or Die Tryin is a classic album full of legendary songs that withstood the test of time. Here is a breakdown of how 50 Cent’s debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin defined an era.
A Groundbreaking Debut
The story leading up to Get Rich Or Die Tryin and how it propelled 50 Cent to the top of the rap game is quite remarkable. In 2000, a gunman shot 50 Cent nine times, although he miraculously survived. Following his near-death experience, he got dropped ahead of his debut album by Columbia Records, the label he signed to in 1999. He shares a first-hand account of the attempt on his life on the iconic “Many Men (Wish Death).” After the shooting, 50 Cent regained his buzz by releasing a series of mixtapes with his G-Unit crew. These now-classic mixtapes, specifically Guess Who’s Back? and 50 Cent is the Future, helped 50 rebuild his reputation. They landed him a deal with Eminem and Dr. Dre.
50 Cent’s success story is so unbelievable that it made for a movie, also titled Get Rich Or Die Tryin, released in 2005. He also helped pioneer the trend of releasing a mixtape before the major label album — a blueprint that many rappers utilize to this day.
A Stacked Tracklist
Get Rich Or Die Tryin was released under Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope, and 50’s own G-Unit Records. It was 50 Cent’s earth-shattering debut and remains one of the biggest debut albums in hip hop. Major cosigns from Dr. Dre and Eminem immediately launched 50 Cent into success. The album was full of hits, ranging from street anthems like “If I Can’t” and “What Up Gangsta” to softer love songs like “21 Questions.” Itfeatured moments of pain like “Many Men” and the hardcore “Heat.” The inclusion of the Ja Rule diss record “Wanksta” as a bonus track, as well as the ruthless “Back Down” showed 50 Cent’s fearlessness. It is impossible to discuss Get Rich Or Die Tryin without mentioning “In Da Club,” an irresistible classic and one of Dr. Dre’s best beats.
The Emergence Of A Rap Superstar
On “In Da Club,” 50 Cent raps about putting “the rap game in a chokehold,” and he did just that with the Get Rich Or Die Tryin. He took hip-hop to new heights because he became a superstar with his debut. His unfaltering authenticity fueled the gritty street raps but his commercial records, like the aforementioned “In Da Club,” turned him into a household name. Around the same time, he declared victory in his beef with Ja Rule. 50 Cent forceful entrance into the music industry reinvigorated the New York sound and carried the evolution of gangsta rap into the mid-aughts. More importantly, Get Rich Or Die Tryin became the launching pad for 50 Cent’s entrepreneurial ventures, as he built G-Unit as a group and expanded the brand into a label, clothing company, and film company.
Get Rich Or Die Tryin’s Legacy
Get Rich Or Die Tryin is undoubtedly 50 Cent’s best work and is often regarded as such. Consisting of 50’s biggest hits, it marked a point in hip-hop history that further elevated street raps towards mainstream success. 50’s tough persona was not one-dimensional as showcased his vulnerability, sense of humor, and charisma. With the announcement of the album’s anniversary tour, it’s safe to say that Get Rich Or Die Tryin defined an era of hip hop.
50 Cent alerted everyone something was coming, but nobody could have expected this. The iconic rapper and entertainment mogul posted a countdown clock across his socials on Wednesday, May 3, teasing “20 Years Later…” Of course, in February, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ celebrated its 20th anniversary (as did Uproxx).
This morning, May 4, 50 Cent confirmed that the commemorative celebration has only begun by announcing his global The Final Lap Tour for his debut album’s 20th anniversary, produced by Live Nation and presented by Sire Spirits.
“You’ve waited long enough! THE FINAL LAP TOUR celebrating GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ – 20 YEARS LATER with special guest and longtime friend, Busta Rhymes, across all dates and Jeremih on all North American dates is coming your way in 2023!” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “I’m hittin’ the globe on this one, making stops across North America and Europe including Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston, Amsterdam, Oslo, Paris, and many more. Additional markets and special guests to be announced soon.”
The Final Lap Tour will kick off on July 21 in Salt Lake City and snake through North America until September 17. The European leg will start in Amsterdam on September 28, and the grand finale is scheduled for November 12 in Birmingham, England — one day after hitting London’s famed O2.
The presale will begin on Wednesday, May 10, and the general public sale is slated for Friday, May 12, beginning at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets to the European leg “will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. local time” before becoming available to the public on Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m. local time.
North American ticketing is hosted by Ticketmaster, and European ticketing will be facilitated through 50 Cent’s official website.
Below, check out 50 Cent’s official The Final Lap Tour artwork and all of the announced dates.
07/21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverik Center
07/23 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
07/25 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – STL
07/27 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
07/28 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
07/29 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
07/31 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
08/02 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
08/03 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
08/05 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
08/06 – Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center
08/08 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
08/09 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
08/11 – Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre
08/12 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
08/13 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
08/15 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
08/16 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
08/17 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
08/19 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/20 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
08/22 – Tuscaloosa, AL @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
08/24 – Houston, TX @Toyota Center
08/25 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
08/27 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
08/29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
08/30 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
08/31 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/02 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
09/04 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
09/06 – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
09/07 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
09/08 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
09/10 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
09/11 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
09/13 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
09/15 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
09/16 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
09/17 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
09/28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
09/29 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena
09/30 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
10/04 – Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum
10/05 – Trondheim, Norway @ Spektrum
10/07 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena
10/09 – Riga, Latvia @ Arena Riga
10/11 – Lodz Poland @ Atlas Arena
10/14 – Berlin, Germany @ Mercedes-Benz Arena
10/15 – Oberhausen, Germany @ Rudolf-Weber-Arena
10/20 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
10/21 – Nice, France @ Palais Nikaia
10/22 – Milan, Italy @ Mediolanum Forum
10/24 – Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle
10/25 – Mannheim, Germany @ SAP Arena
10/26 – Brussels, Belgium @ Forest National
10/28 – Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
10/31 – Strasbourg, France @ Zenith
11/02 – Nantes, France @ Zenith
11/03 – Paris, France @ La Defense Arena
11/06 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
11/09 – Glasgow, Scotland @ OVO Hydro
11/10 – Manchester, England @ AO Arena
11/11 – London, England @ The O2
11/12 – Birmingham, England @ Resorts World Arena
“I want you to understand something about this. I am in no way, shape, or form exaggerating in even the teeny tiniest little bit when I say that this album F*CKED THE GAME UP,” Uproxx‘s Aaron Williams wrote. “We talk a lot in this business about ‘groundbreaking,’ ‘earth-shattering,’ or even paradigm-shifting albums. Usually, that’s a bunch of nonsense. But this time? This time, it’s all the way real.”
50 appears to understand the significance of his seminal project.
On Wednesday, May 3, he posted a 24-hour countdown clock labeled “20 Years Later…,” and the only logical conclusion is that it’s related to Get Rich Or Die Tryin’.
In February, 50 marked the official 20th anniversary by making autographies vinyls of Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ available for seven days.
“20 years ago today, I dropped the largest debuting hip-hop album of all time,” he captioned a since-deleted Instagram post on February 6, as captured by HipHopDX. “Here’s Your chance to Own a piece of History!”
this is cool, we got some real talented people out here • 
