Released on May 21, 2002, Guess Who's Back? marked 50 Cent's defiant return to Hip-Hop after surviving a near-fatal shooting and being dropped by Columbia Records. The mixtape featured standout tracks like "Ghetto Qu'ran" and "Wanksta," produced by notable figures such as Trackmasters and DJ Clark Kent, showcasing his raw talent and street authenticity. Its raw portrayal of urban life not only caught Eminem's attention, leading to a deal with Shady Records, but also charted at number 28 on the Billboard 200, a rare feat for a mixtape, and inspired future generations of Hip-Hop artists, achieving platinum status nearly 20 years later.
Released on May 21, 2002, Guess Who's Back? marked 50 Cent's defiant return to Hip-Hop after surviving a near-fatal shooting and being dropped by Columbia Records. The mixtape featured standout tracks like "Ghetto Qu'ran" and "Wanksta," produced by notable figures such as Trackmasters and DJ Clark Kent, showcasing his raw talent and street authenticity. Its raw portrayal of urban life not only caught Eminem's attention, leading to a deal with Shady Records, but also charted at number 28 on the Billboard 200, a rare feat for a mixtape, and inspired future generations of Hip-Hop artists, achieving platinum status nearly 20 years later.