22 years ago today, Eminem signed 50 Cent to Shady Records
Twenty-two years ago today, Eminem signed with 50 Cent under Shady Records, marking an important turning point in hip-hop music. This is a combination of two outstanding talents, bringing much success and great influence to the world music industry.
Before signing the contract, 50 Cent created a reputation in the underground scene with impressive mixtapes. However, the real turning point came when Eminem, along with Dr. Dre, saw 50 Cent’s potential and decided to bring him into his team. 50 Cent’s debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” released in 2003 immediately created a fever, with hits like “In Da Club” and “21 Questions”, affirming his position in the rap music industry.
50 Cent’s career doesn’t stop at music. He also succeeded in business and cinema, becoming one of the most versatile artists. The partnership between Eminem and 50 Cent is a clear demonstration of the power of consensus and mutual support in art. On this day, we celebrate a milestone, not only in 50 Cent’s career, but also in the history of hip-hop.