Power of the Dollar

Power of the Dollar is an unofficially-released but heavily bootlegged album by rapper 50 Cent. The album, which was originally set for a September 12, 2000 release, was supposed to be his debut album with Columbia Records. Allmusic writes that the tracks utilize "penetrating wit and funk-infused beats, accompanied by grand orchestrations of commanding horns, pronounced percussion, and various string elements". The first single, "How to Rob", was... more

Power of the Dollar is an unofficially-released but heavily bootlegged album by rapper 50 Cent. The album, which was originally set for a September 12, 2000 release, was supposed to be his debut album with Columbia Records. Allmusic writes that the tracks utilize "penetrating wit and funk-infused beats, accompanied by grand orchestrations of commanding horns, pronounced percussion, and various string elements". The first single, "How to Rob", was released on August 10, 1999. In the song, 50 Cent comically explains how he would rob many prominent figures in the music industry. Several rappers including Jay-Z, Big Pun, DMX, Kurupt, Wyclef Jean, Sticky Fingaz and Wu-Tang Clan affiliates The American Cream Team replied to the song. The second single, "Thug Love" featuring Destiny's Child, was released on September 21, 1999. A few days before 50 Cent was scheduled to film its music video, he was shot and confined to a hospital due to his injuries. While hospitalized, he signed a publishing... less