Critics at the time were somewhat divided. While the album dominated the charts with singles like and "Disco Inferno," some reviewers felt it lacked the "hungry" edge of his debut. 50 Cent - The Massacre Lyrics and Tracklist - Genius

Following the seismic impact of 2003's Get Rich or Die Tryin' , the expectations for 50 Cent’s second outing were impossibly high. Originally titled St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and slated for a mid-February release, the project was renamed and pushed to March to avoid a release clash with fellow G-Unit member The Game’s debut, The Documentary .

3 Mar 2005 — The Massacre Tracklist * 1. Intro (The Massacre) Lyrics. 12.3K. Produced by Eminem. Written by Eminem & 50 Cent. Intro to 50 Cent' [DISCUSSION] 50 Cent - The Massacre (15 Years Later)

When it finally arrived, The Massacre didn't just meet expectations—it crushed them. Selling in just its first four days, it became the sixth-largest opening week for any album at the time and the second-largest for a hip-hop record, trailing only Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP . Tracklist and Production