50 Cent recently took to Instagram to share a nostalgic throwback video featuring himself, Eminem, and Dr. Dre at the height of their careers. The footage, taken from a 2003 MTV interview on the set of “In Da Club,” showcases the strong bond that helped shape one of hip-hop’s most dominant eras.
50 Cent Pays Tribute to Eminem and Dr. Dre
In his caption, 50 Cent expressed gratitude for being part of an unstoppable team, writing:
“When you have a team like this it’s hard to lose 🙏🏿 I’m so blessed to have worked with the best ever. You can re-write a book, you can re-write a song, but you can’t re-write history. The 3-headed monster: EM, DRE, and 50 Cent.”
During the interview, Dr. Dre praised 50’s upcoming debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, comparing it to some of hip-hop’s greatest records:
“50’s album, in my opinion, is going to compete with all the classic Hip Hop records that have come out over the last 10 years—Illmatic, The Chronic, Ready to Die, The Marshall Mathers LP—it’s right up there. And that’s no bullshit… It’s hot!”
Eminem and 50 Cent’s Friendly Studio Rivalry
Eminem also hyped up 50 Cent’s work ethic, revealing:
“50 beat my record from the first time I was in the studio with Dre. I did three songs in one day, and he did seven songs in like five days.”
50 responded humbly, joking that Eminem’s debut hit “My Name Is” set a high bar:
“But one of his first songs was hot. ‘My Name Is!’ And then look at the sales, so don’t put that kind of pressure on me.”
Eminem reassured him, adding:
“It’s no pressure! I wish my first album was this hot. That’s all I can say. I’m not trying to sell the album; the album’s gonna sell itself.”
The Legacy of Hip-Hop’s “3-Headed Monster”
In the early 2000s, Dr. Dre, Eminem, and 50 Cent dominated the industry, crafting some of the most influential rap records of all time. This iconic partnership remains a defining moment in hip-hop history.
Meanwhile, 50 Cent recently revealed that buying Mike Tyson’s mansion was his most lavish and costly mistake, admitting he lost millions on the property.
