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50 Cent – Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ – Double 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Released on February 6, 2003, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ is one of the most iconic hip-hop albums of all time, marking 50 Cent’s explosive rise to superstardom. After surviving a near-fatal shooting in 2000 and being blacklisted by record labels, 50 Cent—born Curtis Jackson—was discovered by Eminem and Dr. Dre, who signed him to Shady/Aftermath/Interscope. With their backing, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ became a gangsta rap masterpiece, blending gritty street narratives, infectious hooks, and club-ready beats.
The album is a perfect mix of hardcore gangsta rap, club anthems, and radio-friendly hits. Lyrically, 50 Cent paints a vivid picture of street hustling, survival, wealth, and revenge, all delivered with his trademark menacing charisma and laid-back yet aggressive flow. The production, handled by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Sha Money XL, and Mike Elizondo, gives the album a polished but hard-hitting sound, making it both radio-dominant and street-approved.
Key Tracks and Highlights
In da Club – The song that defined 2003, this Dr. Dre-produced banger became a cultural phenomenon, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a go-to party anthem for decades.
21 Questions (feat. Nate Dogg) – A rare vulnerable side of 50, this R&B-infused track explores love and loyalty, proving he could do more than just street bangers.
P.I.M.P. – A reggae-influenced, smooth-talking anthem that showcases 50’s effortless charisma, later remixed with Snoop Dogg for added West Coast flavor.
Many Men (Wish Death) – One of the rawest songs on the album, detailing 50 Cent’s near-death experience after being shot nine times, filled with chilling storytelling and eerie production.
If I Can’t – A club-friendly anthem with Dr. Dre’s signature West Coast bounce, proving 50 could dominate more than just the streets.
Wanksta – A track originally featured on the 8 Mile soundtrack, this playful diss track was aimed at fake gangsters, becoming a massive street hit.
Patiently Waiting (feat. Eminem) – A dark, dramatic track featuring Eminem at his lyrical peak, showing the undeniable chemistry between the two.
Heat – A gritty, menacing track driven by gunshot sound effects as part of its beat, reinforcing 50’s street credibility.
Back Down – A brutal diss track aimed at Ja Rule and Murder Inc., further solidifying 50 Cent’s dominance in the East Coast rap scene.
Upon release, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 872,000 copies in its first week, making it one of the biggest rap debuts in history. The album went on to sell over 13 million copies worldwide, earning 9× Platinum (Diamond) certification in the U.S.
It wasn’t just a sales juggernaut—the album reshaped 2000s hip-hop, bringing gangsta rap back to the forefront while also dominating the mainstream. 50 Cent became the biggest rap star in the world, launching G-Unit as a dominant crew and influencing countless artists.
Get Rich or Die Tryin’ remains one of the greatest debut albums in hip-hop history, a perfect blend of street grit, mainstream appeal, and legendary production. It captured 50 Cent’s hunger, resilience, and raw storytelling, cementing his legacy as a rap icon. Whether you’re blasting In da Club at a party or revisiting the pain and survival of Many Men, this album still hits as hard as it did in 2003.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sleeve
Track Listing
Intro
What Up Gangsta
Patiently Waiting Featuring – Eminem
Many Men (Wish Death)
In Da Club
High All The Time
Heat
If I Can’t
Blood Hound Featuring – Young Buck
Back Down
P.I.M.P.
Like My Style Featuring – Tony Yayo
Poor Lil Rich
21 Questions Featuring – Nate Dogg
Don’t Push Me Featuring – Eminem, Lloyd Banks
Gotta Make It To Heaven
