He made club hits that still sounded gangster (“In Da Club ... In short, it’s one of the most versatile debut rap albums you’ll ever hear. 50 Cent followed his Shady/Aftermath debut ...
As the foremost flag-bearer for gangsta rap, 50 Cent took a direct hit when his 2007 album “Curtis” debuted at No. 2 on Billboard, behind Kanye West’s game-changing “Graduation.” For many, it signaled ...
The biggest rap album of 2003 ... able to go on a safari and not be hurt by the animals.” In short, 50 Cent sold the gangster’s lifestyle. A massive debut single didn’t hurt.