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Today in Hip-Hop History: 50 Cent Dropped His Debut 'Get Rich Or Die Tryin' LP 19 Years Ago 50 Cent Drops 'Get Rich Or Die Tryin' 19 Years Ago

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After his street-certified buzz from his Guess Whos Back mixtape, a meeting with Eminem eventually turned into a million-dollar deal on Dr. Dre and Ems Shady/Aftermath imprint. With the album executive produced by Dre and Fif, this project became probably the most anticipated release of any debut Hip-Hop album of the new millennium. Debuting at the pole position on Billboard 200, GRODT sold almost 900K units its first week and is now certified 6x platinum. The commercial success of the album in terms of radio and video plays as well the movie that launched starring 50 Cent with the same title helped earn the album a Grammy nod in 2004. Advertisement Some of the albums forerunning singles include the ever-popular In Da Club, 21 Questions featuring the late Nate Dogg, and P.I.M.P., which became an international hit. Salute to 50, Dre, Em, and the entire G-Unit for this timeless piece of Hip-Hop history! Read more