Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
by 50 Cent
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Uncut
    60
    [An] unapologetic throwback to straight-assed songs about guns, girls and drugs. [May 2003, p.109]
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  2. Mojo
    40
    It's impressive, but heavy going, with scant trace of 50's acerbic humour. [Apr 2003, p.114]
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  3. The A.V. Club
    50
    Only intermittently justifies the buzz surrounding the rapper's career.
  5. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    60
    Without question, 50 Cent has one of the most distinctive voices in hip-hop: He raps in a molasses-slow, beyond-laconic drawl, and chants in a singsongy patois reminiscent of dance-hall stars like Sean Paul. But there isn’t enough invention in the rhymes, and, worse, barely any humor.

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Most Discussed Album of 2003
12
#12 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 313 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 275 out of 313
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 313
  3. Negative: 28 out of 313
  1. Emperor
    Apr 9, 2011
    10
    Along with Marshall Matters Lp, Blueprint, Eminem Show, College Dropout, This few albums were the only classic hip hop albums released in theAlong with Marshall Matters Lp, Blueprint, Eminem Show, College Dropout, This few albums were the only classic hip hop albums released in the 2000s. 50cent took the music industry with surprise with this album but bigger thanks to Eminem and Dr Dre, i believe anyone who rides with Em and Dre cant lose. Classic !!!!!… Full Review »
  2. CrystalM
    Feb 18, 2003
    10
    50 cent is so fine a no matter what that b**** Ja Rule has to say about him I still love his fine ass!
  3. Hulsee
    May 27, 2023
    10
    some obvious fake 50 cent fans out there - dont recognise good music when they hear it

    best album for 50
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