Eminem caught fans everywhere off guard when he said a collaborative album could be in store with 50 Cent. The rap legend appeared on DJ Whoo Kid’s podcast “Whoo’s House” to declare, “We gotta stop bullsh*tting and just do it.” With this, the hypewheel for a long-speculated album between the two music giants has been oiled anew.
The friendship between Eminem and 50 Cent started in the early 2000s, when Eminem discovered the mixtape Guess Who’s Back by 50 Cent. He then signed him with Shady Records in the year 2002. Along with Dr. Dre, Eminem helped launch 50 Cent’s debut album into a cultural phenomenon, starting a bond that extends way beyond music.
Their friendship has endured with mutual respect and collaborations. Eminem also complimented 50 Cent’s genius creativity, while 50 Cent always talked about Eminem as a cause of his success and how their relationship is not only professional but personal.
Collaborations That Defined an Era Over the years, numerous iconic tracks have been delivered by Eminem and 50 Cent-a duo displaying perfect chemistry. Some standouts include:
Patiently Waiting: Off Get Rich or Die Tryin’, this captured their shared intensity and gift for storytelling.
Crack a Bottle: This Grammy-winning hit, featuring Dr. Dre, is proof that they can make anthem-like chartbusters.
From D 2 the LBC: The fact that the latest collaboration between them lands on Snoop Dogg’s Missionary, 2024, is a testament to how prevalent they remain in today’s hip-hop.
Their numerous hits have become timeless jams while embedding that reputation as one of Hip Hop’s most dynamic duos, period.
From Speculation to a Possibility, His candid comments have worked again, and this time, Eminem has fanned the expectations for a joint album in the pipeline. “That would be great. I think we gotta stop bullsh*tting and just do it,” Eminem continued during the podcast, thereby stoking excitement.
50 Cent earlier mentioned big-name collaborations going as far as to promise a world tour with both Eminem and Dr. Dre. Although he also said Eminem eventually pulled out of the tour to address personal issues, it seems an album between the two hip-hop legends may be at their fingertips, according to comments made by Eminem more recently. Moreover, encouragement from Eminem-a recommendation that 50 Cent “. run around and get him another hit” (“We need another 50 album like really bad”)-underscores the shared creative energy leading their work.
The would-be album has set social media on fire as fans have taken to their accounts to express their excitement. One fan tweeted, “Eminem and 50 Cent on one album? This is what dreams are made of,” as another added, “Rap game needs this right now. Media have also been speculating on what such an album would sound like, with many predicting a mix of Eminem’s complex lyricism and 50 Cent’s catchy hooks. Analysts say the collaboration could appeal to long-time fans and a new generation of listeners. What’s Next Besides the joint album, Eminem gave word on other projects, among them plans to revisit his classic film 8 Mile. He also promised that he had not run out of making revolutionary solo music, therefore assuring that his creative journey was nowhere near being over.
