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Before I Self Destruct - 50 Cent
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62 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the rapper is finally released and features appearances by Eminem, Ne Yo, Lloyd Banks, and R. Kelly.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. RapReviews.com
    75
    On the lyrical side of things, 50 seems to have his edge back. Whether he's orchestrating a robbery or bucking (pun intended) shots at his foes, it seems apparent that the criticisms got to him. For the hard core fans, the softer songs are skippable, but I can't hold that against him too much.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    On Fiddy's fourth album, the muscle-bound-warrior routine is the only one he trusts, so he keeps milking it.
  3. Pitchfork
    60
    After initially promising a return to form, 50 doesn't have the ability or initiative to hold the listener's interest over the long run.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. GarzaBlood
    10
    The Album is sick!! The sound quality is state of the art and the Instrumentals are banging. I also like the Idea that he disses Jay Z. Overall Great Album!! Yes I am from the West Coast!! Diego City that is.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. NicoDaFlagburna
    5
    The record is superbly produced and the sound of each track is better than any I have heard for a while. There is a good sense of direction on the whole but the record is typically let down by 50's light-weight technical abilities. He is obviously trying his best but I can't help but feel indifferent about him. The way he can switch from sexually provocative "Baby By Me" to homicidal on "The Invasion" is quite unnerving and indicative of his lack of musicality. Considering the beats are so inspiring his verses are still basic which signifies to me that he should hang up his mic. 5/10 54/100… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. TwinV
    0
    Truly dreadful, waffly nonsense. This man has been exposed big time. A billion miles away from the great first album.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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