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50 Cent's first two albums were commercial successes, but his sophomore effort wasn't as loved as his debut. But now the album is receiving its flowers.

50 Cent is taking some time to brag about his often-criticized second studio album, The Massacre. On Saturday (October 16), Insiderposted an article on the 21 albums that have sold 1 million copies in its first week, and 50 Cents sophomore effort made the list. The Queens legend took to his Instagram account to brag about the inclusion of The Massacre, and he made sure all the critics who dragged the album in 2005 heard him. But they act like i only had one album. I got 2 when i focus i get it all the way right. Green Light Gang, 50 wrote in the caption of his post showing the article. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) 50 Cent was on top of the music world when he debuted in 2003 with Get Rich or Die Tryin. The album was lauded by critics and considered one of the greatest Hip Hop debut albums of all time. That wasnt the same case for 50s next album, The Massacre which sold 1.15 million copies, surpassing GROTDs first-week sales numbers which was 872,000 copies. Although it went 6x-platinum and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards, The Massacre wasnt as well-received as 50s debut for its lengthy 78-minute run time and lack of cohesiveness. During an interview on Lil WaynesYoung Money Radio last year, 50 Cent explained that the album received mixed reviews because he focused more on hooks and song structure than his actual rhymes. People fought love for the things they see are significant. Jimmy Iovine was a producer he loves the significance of production, 50 said. He loves Dre. I dont give a fuck what I made look, I made my whole second album as a 10-record. I knew they wasnt my best verses but my choruses were right so I focused on my song structure. Read more