It has been 22 years since “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” took over the world, and 50 Cent is looking back on the album that launched him into rap superstardom.
The album, released on February 6, 2003, skyrocketed him to fame with hits like “In da Club”, “21 Questions”, and “P.I.M.P.”. Appreciating its impact and the hard work that went into creating it, Fifty took to social media, writing:
Take your time, make it a classic, and it won’t go away! Get Rich or Die Tryin’ turns 22 years old today 🔥.
Take your time, make it a classic and it won’t go away! Get Rich or Die Tryin’ turns 22 years old today 🔥
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— 50cent (@50cent) February 6, 2025
And he is right — the album has not gone anywhere. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, sold over 872,000 copies in its first week, and became the best-selling album of 2003. It has been certified 9× Platinum in the US and continues to be recognised as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.
Produced by Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Sha Money XL, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” made 50 Cent a household name. Fast forward to today, and he is not just a rap legend — he is also a TV mogul, businessman, and all-around entertainment powerhouse.
Two decades later, fans still blast the album like it just dropped yesterday. Classic indeed.
Listen to the album below:
