An additional noteworthy milestone has been reached in the illustrious career of 50 Cent. The RIAA has awarded the renowned “In Da Club” the esteemed Diamond certification, in recognition of its remarkable 10 million units sold within the United States. This accomplishment, attained on November 1, signifies a momentous occasion in the life of the 48-year-old rapper. His initial Diamond plaque serves to reinforce his status as a seminal figure in the annals of hip-hop history.
Produced by the esteemed collaboration of Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, “In Da Club” served as the lead single from the artist’s inaugural studio album, “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” (2003). It established its presence on the Billboard Hot 100 with an initial entry at number 67. Nonetheless, it ascended the rankings gradually and ultimately seized the top position. This sailed to the top of the charts for the first time as 50 Cent, and it remained at the top for nine consecutive weeks before being dethroned by Sean Paul’s “Get Busy.”
The enduring popularity of “In Da Club” propelled 50 Cent to international recognition, garnering it the esteemed position of No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the year 2003.
Surprisingly, “In Da Club” continues to resonate with music enthusiasts twenty years later. The music video for this track has amassed an astounding 1.8 billion views on YouTube and more than 1.2 billion streams on Spotify. In addition to its commercial success, the song received numerous accolades from critics, including Grammy nominations for “Best Male Rap Solo Performance” and “Best Rap Song” in 2004.Fifty Cent’s signature track captivated the audience at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show, which was also featured on the schedules of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Anderson.Paak. Significantly, “In Da Club” has also influenced the film Detention, Shark Tale, Beauty Shop, Soul Plane, and Shark Tale.Fif is expected to receive its subsequent Diamond certification for “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” an album that has sold in excess of nine million copies in the United States alone at this time. This monumental accomplishment serves as further evidence of the lasting influence that 50 Cent has had on the music industry.