50 Cent’s debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, was released in 2003 and debuted at Number One on the Billboard 200 chart, quickly establishing him as a major force in the music industry. The album – thanks in part to 50’s authentic portrayal of his life experiences – is credited with revitalizing and redefining gangsta rap with its themes of struggle, survival, and perseverance. In recent years, 50 Cent has mentored and produced artists like DaBaby and Pop Smoke and has established himself as a Hollywood player with his company G-Unit Films & Television.