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Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 313 Ratings

  • Summary: If you're even reading this, you most likely already know the life story of Queens' Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent), whose first attempt at rap stardom in the mid 1990s ended in a brutal attack that almost cost him his life. In recent years, however, 50 Cent was lucky enough to hook up withIf you're even reading this, you most likely already know the life story of Queens' Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent), whose first attempt at rap stardom in the mid 1990s ended in a brutal attack that almost cost him his life. In recent years, however, 50 Cent was lucky enough to hook up with Eminem (who signed him) and producer Dr. Dre, which resulted in a track on the 8 Mile soundtrack and now this, his much-anticipated first full-length release.… Expand

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In Da Club
Go, go, go, go, go, go Go, shorty It's your birthday We gon' party like it's your birthday We gon' sip Bacardi like it's your birthday And you know... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Playlouder
    100
    It's all good. Favourites switch with listens, and we can assure you that this record will remain on your deck all year.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    80
    The variety and talent this album offers is enough to recommend it to almost any rap fan.
  3. Splendid
    80
    More sonically adventurous than its mainstream look suggests.
  4. Billboard
    70
    Unfortunately, this disc's positives don't add up to a great album: Plenty of boilerplate g-funk thuggery serves as filler.
  5. Pitchfork
    70
    For all the flaws in 50 Cent's persona, Get Rich or Die Tryin' isn't without its redeeming qualities.
  6. 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.
  7. Mojo
    40
    It's impressive, but heavy going, with scant trace of 50's acerbic humour. [Apr 2003, p.114]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 115
  3. Negative: 17 out of 115
  1. stanleyc
    Feb 19, 2003
    10
    this cd is hot keep them coming 50
  2. 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 !!!!!… Expand
  4. ShawtyR
    Mar 27, 2003
    10
    I liked this cd because i like 50cent period. 50cent is my future baby daddy. I LOVE 50cent!!!!
  5. JNolasen
    Oct 11, 2005
    10
    People saying hip hop sucks are foolish and ignorant. This was a great album reflecting outstanding production from the likes of Dre, Eminem, People saying hip hop sucks are foolish and ignorant. This was a great album reflecting outstanding production from the likes of Dre, Eminem, etc. 50 Cent was a refreshment of the documentary style lyrics of the gang life he came from. He does not glorify it....he merely tells a story. And he tells it well. You think he was a pimp? Ofcourse not...he combines lyrical prowess, humour, and what he's SEEN to create a lyrical documentary that will be a hip hop classic. Till next time you can find me in da club ;)… Expand
  6. GamingGuy
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    This is by far 50's best album ever. Classic rap at it's best!! Dope beats and heavy bass when you blast this in your car. I've been a hugeThis is by far 50's best album ever. Classic rap at it's best!! Dope beats and heavy bass when you blast this in your car. I've been a huge fan of 50 cent ever since I was a teenager. Two specific tracks to listen to is high all the time and won't back down.… Expand
  7. 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 aEasily 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    … Expand
  8. ronron
    May 5, 2003
    0
    There will be a rapper who has the skills of Tupac and Biggie combined but I think that 50cent will never measure of to them because their There will be a rapper who has the skills of Tupac and Biggie combined but I think that 50cent will never measure of to them because their too deep and they can rap good, my opinion. Ja rule compared to him is a better rapper.… Expand

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