50 Cent’s breakout single continues to break records. Today, it was just announced, “In Da Club” has over 1 billion views on YouTube. To help celebrate the new success from the diamond-selling album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Shady/Interscope/Aftermath refresh the classic video with a 4k restoration. Watch it above.
50 Cent was supported by mentors Dr. Dre and Eminem. The “In Da Club” video, directed by Philip Atwell, won Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2003 VMA’s and received a Video Of The Year nomination.
50 Cent, real name Curtis James Jackson III, is a famous rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and producer from Queens, New York. He gained fame with his debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” he achieved record-breaking success, selling over 30 million albums worldwide and earning prestigious awards. Apart from his music career, 50 Cent has excelled as an entrepreneur and actor, making significant deals and breaking records along the way.
“In Da Club” achieves 1 billion views on YouTube! becoming the second Rap/Hip Hop video from the Pre-YouTube era to achieve this milestone. The first was Eminem’s “Without Me.” 50 Cent joins an elite group of diverse artists from that era, including Nirvana, Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Whitney Houston, The Cranberries, and a-ha.
50 Cent’s YouTube channel showcased a collection of classics in November, all remastered in HD for the first time. Now available: “Baby By Me,” “Do You Think About Me,” “OK, You’re Right,” and more! Check them out!
