The song is also cited as a cultural touchstone in Ocean Vuong's work, representing the "last era of gangsta rap" and its performance of masculinity. Where to Listen
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While always a classic, the song saw a massive spike in popularity and streaming (rising by 250%) following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in 2024. The song is also cited as a cultural
The track serves as a visceral retelling of 50 Cent’s real-life brushes with death. In May 2000, he was infamously shot nine times at close range while sitting in a car in Jamaica, Queens. The lyrics reflect his survival, the paranoia of having a bounty on his head, and his defiance against his enemies. In May 2000, he was infamously shot nine