 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Common Sense Media says
Tough, raw, and X-rated street rap.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this CD should be reserved for mature teens, and may offend all but the most rap-hardened parents.
What's the story?
GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN' begins with the sound of a 50-cent piece spinning on a table. That's the last sound some parents will feel comfortable with in this raw and energetic album produced by rap icons Dr. Dre and Eminem. "Don't Push Me" sizzles: "Pistol in hand homie, I'm down to get it popping/ Once I squeeze the first shot/ No I ain't stopping till my clip is empty." Teens seem to like the way 50 Cent scornfully observes the world of the street. Drug users, prostitutes, label-obsessed consumers, and religious converts -- everyone gets skewered. In "Heat," the rat-a-tat of automatic weapons and the squealing tires of a car chase are set to hymn-like chords, a "dis" to gangstas who find themselves seeking God only after bullets penetrate their vital organs.
Is it any good?
50 Cent creates a one-stop shop of crude references to genitalia, drugs, violence, obscenity of the 4- 10-, and 12-letter variety, and, in the CD's explicit version, the N and F words. The album lives up to its prerelease buzz, thanks to 50 Cent's clever lyrics and the swagger born of surviving the hood, multiple stabbings, nine bullets, and time in the joint -- or, as he drawls in "In Da Club," "Been hit wit' a few shells but I don't walk wit' a limp."
What families can talk about
Families can talk about 50 Cent's tough tongue. Although his music is available in edited form (with bleeps reminiscent of the Osbournes), don't kid yourself. Teens mostly get what he's talking about, so find a way to discuss it with them so you at least get your 2 cents' worth.
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Great without instruments! Alright ! wake up and smell the coffee!
50 Cent's music is the one of the best music out there. But it's not for children under 12. Rap is creative music and I think he just expresses what he feels about life. FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rock can just be as bad as rap. (MARIYLN MANSON) People curse around children all the time and even children curse. 50 Cent is the best rapper/artist in the world!HOLLA!! PLEASE RATE THIS ARTICLE. He has won many awards! G-UNIT!!!!!
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i liked it
Yall can't change my mind. let kids do what they want
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profane but overall just another rap cd
this album breakes no new major ground except with the songs don't push me , paitiently waiting , 21 questions and the best song on the album the hit in da club. all these songs prove he is one of the best rappers the rest are just fillers
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mostly stupid rap he can do better.
the only time 50 is ok is when he is rapping with eminem. why so much violence, cursing, and sex dont ask me all i know is that this dude falls flat.
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Amazing but explicit
A ton of language, sex, drugs and violence.
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Good album
This is the only 50 cent album i listen to. the other are not very good. The lyrics do have violence, and sex, and profanity but the music is genius. the beats are great and this probably 50 cent's best album. There are lines like "I'm into having sex but not into making love." great album pretty profain but i love it.
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| Artist: | 50 Cent |
| Release date: | February 6, 2003 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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