Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
by 50 Cent
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

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  1. FruitJuice
    Jul 21, 2017
    8
    great album.............................................................................................................................................................
  2. Urbanlistener
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Arguably 50's best work, Get rich or die tryin' is a hip-hop classic you can't miss. 50 is passionate, aggressive and on fire when he spits his angry rhymes. Also having an extra sharp Dre and Em production and guest features from the G-Unit crew and Eminem, GODT proves that all of the songs on the album have their place. The 2003 NY gangsta and club sound will leave you craving for more.
  3. keve16
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    7.5/10................................................................................................................................................
  4. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Awesome album. Contains some of the best hip hop songs of all time.
    Best songs: In da Club, Many Men, Patiently Waiting, 21 Questions, P.I.M.P.
    Worst songs: -
  5. Atum_
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Great album, although he pretty much talks about the same stuff in almost every song, the production, the rhymes and the flow are amazing. Dre did an amazing job with this, and that Em feature on Patiently Waiting is probably one of his best. All in all really enjoyed this, sad that he completely fell off.
    Favorite tracks: Patiently Waiting, High All The Time, Life's on the line
  6. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    8
    Easily 50 Cent's best album. This album truly is great, Even had my young self rating 50 as my favorite rapper of all time. Definitely worth a listen.

    Best songs: Many Men (Wish Death) / Patiently Waiting / Back Down
  7. Kyle_Peake
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Awesome production accompanied with great rapping from 50. This is truly a classic album, with it being worthy of the massive hype.
  8. Chrislake94
    Jun 8, 2011
    7
    50 Cent is FAR from being called the best Rapper. His flow is great but his lyrics aren't that great. Before he got shot and his tougue was swollen, 50 could rap great, but now he is nothing but a melody Rapper. Power of the Dollar was his best Album. Production was suberb on the Album and thats why it is remembered but come on. Take the beats from the song and have 50 rap this song you50 Cent is FAR from being called the best Rapper. His flow is great but his lyrics aren't that great. Before he got shot and his tougue was swollen, 50 could rap great, but now he is nothing but a melody Rapper. Power of the Dollar was his best Album. Production was suberb on the Album and thats why it is remembered but come on. Take the beats from the song and have 50 rap this song you would see how terrible he is.… Expand
  9. MoneyMaker101
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    This album is perfect.Not a single bad track on this project.I remember hearing songs like In da club,PIMP,21 questions and so on in the kindergarten so I think that gives an answer how memorable this album is.This is in my opinion top 10 rap albums of all time.Production is incredible,50s flow on point and although this album isn't lyrical,50 gives enough wordplay you can ask.
  10. therealmohamed_
    Jun 15, 2013
    8
    The production in this album is a straight 10. while i believe 50's lyrics are half assed for most of the album, the production simply cannot me ignored.
  11. AKthaBeast
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Classic album and 50 Cent's best work by far.

    1. Intro - A 2. What Up Gangsta - B+ 3. Patiently Waiting feat. Eminem - B+ 4. Many Men (Wish Death) - A+ 5. In Da Club - A+ 6. High All The Time - B 7. Heat - A+ 8. If I Can't - A+ 9. Blood Hound feat. Young Buck - A 10. Back Down - A 11. P.I.M.P. - B 12. Like My Style feat. Tony Yayo - B 13. Poor Lil Rich - B 14. 21 Questions    Classic album and 50 Cent's best work by far.

    1. Intro - A
    2. What Up Gangsta - B+
    3. Patiently Waiting feat. Eminem - B+
    4. Many Men (Wish Death) - A+
    5. In Da Club - A+
    6. High All The Time - B
    7. Heat - A+
    8. If I Can't - A+
    9. Blood Hound feat. Young Buck - A
    10. Back Down - A
    11. P.I.M.P. - B
    12. Like My Style feat. Tony Yayo - B
    13. Poor Lil Rich - B
    14. 21 Questions feat. Nate Dogg - A
    15. Don't Push Me feat. Lloyd Banks & Eminem - A-
    16. Gotta Make It To Heaven - A-
    17. Wanksta - B+
    18. U Not Like Me - B
    19. Life's On The Line - A    … Expand
  12. drepoo
    Feb 23, 2020
    8
    This may be one of the best debut album ever and i think it is deserved. The production is what stands the most in the album. 50`s voice was a bit off
  13. Gmmusicreview
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Absolute classic bangers throughout in his prime when he was hungry and great production features also all kill it his best album.
  14. Momoki_02
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the greatest ever created, every single song is a hit.
  15. Penaldothediver
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Even in 2022, it still hits hard af. One of the best rap albums ever made, no doubt
  16. 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 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 !!!!!
  17. iCronic
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    50 Cent´s Get rich or die tryin´ is without a doubt an instant classic in the Hip Hop genre. Bought this as a child and still have the cd. A lot of classic tracks on here
  18. axs126330
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    This is one of the greatest albums in the history of hip-hop. You can listen the whole entire album without skipping a song. The production on this album is great and what 50 Cent tells his stories of being shot nine times and being a drug dealer in great detail. 50 Cent definitely lived up to the hype that surrounded this album.
  19. 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
  20. rubenf
    Mar 10, 2005
    7
    for the new comer 50 cent eminiems prodege, this album is really good. the beats are bumpin and the songs are very impresive. accept for the tired shots taken at ja rule this album pretty good.
  21. MarcL
    Feb 20, 2003
    10
    Dis cd here kicks ass so much, whoever don't have it now u have to get it.
  22. shayvoniar
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    I love 50. I was with him when he 1st came out. I love his voice. his lyrics are so real. I know eminem is so pleased he found a winner in 50 cent
  23. K.C.Summers
    Apr 3, 2003
    9
    Get Rich or Die Tryin is the hottest album out.
  24. ErnestK-H
    Jan 28, 2004
    10
    it go hard
  25. joesmokin
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    vey gd 1of mi favs
  26. JesseA
    Dec 20, 2003
    9
    this is my favourite music CD. its great!!! the first day i got it i listened to it 3 wholes times in one day!!! it could be a little better, if it had more songs with eminem and g-unit in.
  27. stingaj
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    Off the hook!
  28. JeffD
    Feb 22, 2003
    10
    Love it!
  29. YeseniaA
    Feb 25, 2003
    10
    I gonna give dis CD a perfect 10, beacuse i loved the work 50 Cents had put in dis CD, and da way he had rapped wit other like Emimem and Dr.Dre, and G-unit. I love 50 Cents for being him.Im jus sayin dat dis album is da best out of my years.
  30. JoshD
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    50 Cent is the shit. His CD sounds a lot like something Tupac might release.
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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. E! Online
    67
    Unless you are the president of the NRA or addicted to Cops-type tales, 50 Cent's debut is strictly small change.
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  2. Splendid
    80
    More sonically adventurous than its mainstream look suggests.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    50
    Only intermittently justifies the buzz surrounding the rapper's career.
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