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Kanye V.S 50 Cent
The Biggest Sales Battle in
Hip-Hop History
(A Thread)
The Biggest Sales Battle in
Hip-Hop History
(A Thread)
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There was Never a Real Beef
Prior to the announcement that both their albums would be dropping on the same day, Kanye and 50 were on good terms. Kanye said in an interview that he chose “Can’t tell Me Nothing” as a single after 50 cent called it his favorite song.
Prior to the announcement that both their albums would be dropping on the same day, Kanye and 50 were on good terms. Kanye said in an interview that he chose “Can’t tell Me Nothing” as a single after 50 cent called it his favorite song.
Genius Marketing from Universal Music
Kanye was signed to Def Jam and Curtis was signed to Interscope. Both labels are owned by major music label, Universal Music Group. Fans thought it was odd for a label to pin two of their artists against each other but the risk paid off.
Kanye was signed to Def Jam and Curtis was signed to Interscope. Both labels are owned by major music label, Universal Music Group. Fans thought it was odd for a label to pin two of their artists against each other but the risk paid off.
The Iconic Rolling Stone Magazine Cover
When Kanye West pushed the release of “Graduation” up to Septemeber 11th, the hip-hop world was stunned. To add additional hype to this incredible sales battle, the two artists were featured on a “weigh-in” inspired Rolling Stones cover
When Kanye West pushed the release of “Graduation” up to Septemeber 11th, the hip-hop world was stunned. To add additional hype to this incredible sales battle, the two artists were featured on a “weigh-in” inspired Rolling Stones cover
50 Cent Said He Would Retire if Kanye Outsold Him
As we know, 50 likes to make bold claims. He told hip hop website @sohh that if Kanye sold more records than him, he would retire from music. 50 Cent went back on his word and dropped 2 more records since.
As we know, 50 likes to make bold claims. He told hip hop website @sohh that if Kanye sold more records than him, he would retire from music. 50 Cent went back on his word and dropped 2 more records since.
Kanye Crushes 50 Cent
Before the albums dropped, many people favorited 50 Cent given that his previous record "The Massacre" had the 2nd highest first week sales in hip-hop history. However "Curtis" sold 691k copies while Kanye’s "Graduation" sold 957k. It wasn’t even close...
Before the albums dropped, many people favorited 50 Cent given that his previous record "The Massacre" had the 2nd highest first week sales in hip-hop history. However "Curtis" sold 691k copies while Kanye’s "Graduation" sold 957k. It wasn’t even close...
Gangsta Rap V.S Progressive Hip-Hop
In 2007 the most prominent sub-genre in hip-hop was gangsta rap and that was due to 50’s immense impact. With Kanye outselling 50 Cent, it was an indication that the hip-hop mainstream was ready for more progressive hip-hop.
In 2007 the most prominent sub-genre in hip-hop was gangsta rap and that was due to 50’s immense impact. With Kanye outselling 50 Cent, it was an indication that the hip-hop mainstream was ready for more progressive hip-hop.
50 Cent’s Musical Fall-Off
50 suffered from writer’s block when writing “Curtis” and struggled to make a hit ever since. He went from selling 691k copies first week with “Curtis” to only selling 160k with “Before I Self Destruct”. Nonetheless 50 Cent's prime is untouchable.
50 suffered from writer’s block when writing “Curtis” and struggled to make a hit ever since. He went from selling 691k copies first week with “Curtis” to only selling 160k with “Before I Self Destruct”. Nonetheless 50 Cent's prime is untouchable.
The Aftermath: 13 Years Later
As 50 Cent’s relevancy in hip-hop started to fade away, Kanye kept innovating the genre and adding quality projects to his catalogue. Curtis pursued other business ventures such as producing the TV Show “Power”. Both legends have left their mark.
As 50 Cent’s relevancy in hip-hop started to fade away, Kanye kept innovating the genre and adding quality projects to his catalogue. Curtis pursued other business ventures such as producing the TV Show “Power”. Both legends have left their mark.
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