50 Cent – The Massacre

The Massacre is the second studio album by American rapper 50 Cent, released on March 3, 2005. The album was highly anticipated following the massive success of his debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'." "The Massacre" showcased 50 Cent's gritty and aggressive style, with a mix of gangsta rap and commercial appeal. 

The album consists of 22 tracks, including hit singles like "Candy Shop" featuring Olivia, "Just a Lil Bit," "Disco Inferno," and "Outta Control" featuring Mobb Deep. It also features collaborations with notable artists such as Eminem, Nate Dogg, and Jamie Foxx.

"The Massacre" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised 50 Cent's lyrical skills and the production quality of the album. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling over 1.14 million copies in its first week. This made it the second-largest debut sales week in history at the time. The album went on to be certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over six million copies in the United States.

On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "The Massacre" produced four top-ten hits. "Candy Shop" reached number one, becoming 50 Cent's second chart-topping single. "Just a Lil Bit" peaked at number three, "Disco Inferno" reached number five, and "Outta Control" peaked at number six. The album's success solidified 50 Cent's status as one of the biggest hip-hop artists of the 2000s.

Tracklist