50 Cent's Memorable Moments on Interscope

As Fif leaves the label, we look back at some highlights.

50 Cent - Back in 2005, after his sophomore album — which was supposed to be released on February 15 — was delayed to March, 50 Cent cut down its title from The St. Valentine's Day Massacre to The Massacre. In 2007, he shortened another album name to Curtis, from Curtis S.S.K., which stood for either SoundScan Killer, Southside King or Shoot, Stab, Kill. He should've used these much more appropriate initials instead: SMH. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

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50 Cent's Memorable Moments on Interscope - After over a decade together, 50 Cent and Interscope announced that they'd be parting ways. No doubt, Fif's time on the label had its ups and downs — but the highs were very high, and the lows only came in recent years, as he struggled with the label to drop his new album. Check out his most memorable moments from his Shady/Aftermath/Interscope era.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

Eminem "Lose Yourself" - Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a film loosely based on his life that focused mainly on the typical experience of any up-and-coming rapper in Detroit. Em's "Lose Yourself," the lead single of the film, became the most popular rap song to be featured on the soundtrack of a major motion picture.(Photo: Courtesy Interscope Records)

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"Wanksta" Hints at What's to Come - Fif's first hit on the label was "Wanksta," released in 2002. The single, which was part of the 8 Mile soundtrack, displayed traits he'd show for years to come, including his ear for beats, catchy hook-making ability, and tenacity when it came to going at foes. (Photo: Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) 

50 Cent, Get Rich or Die Tryin' - Critics are quick to point out that 50 Cent has never been able to recapture the magic of his debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. And that is partially true. There was something about Fif’s energy, his stories, the way he told them, and the production that he rapped over that ensures this one should be left alone. (Photo: Courtesy of Interscope Records)

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Get Rich or Die Tryin' Dominates - 50 Cent's debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', is recognized as a hip hop classic. From singles like "In da Club" and "21 Questions" to album cuts like "Many Men (Wish Death)" and "What Up Gangsta," the release marks the true mainstream beginning of Fif's worldwide domination. (Photo: Interscope Records)

No Mercy, No Fear - Shortly after 50 Cent signed a $1 million deal with Shady and Aftermath in 2002, he dropped another classic mixtape with his G Unit brethren. No Mercy, No Fear features 50's breakthrough hit "Wanksta." (Photo: Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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G-Unit Runs Rap - Few artists have ever been as successful as 50 in 2003-05 in the "anything I touch is hot" category. The best example? G-Unit and their ability to take the momentum and run. The group's 2003 album, Beg for Mercy, went double platinum; Lloyd Banks's and Young Buck's 2004 The Hunger for More and Straight Outta Cashville, respectively, also made waves; as did 2005's Thoughts of a Predicate Felon from Tony Yayo and Game's The Documentary that same year.(Photo: Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

Get Rich or Die Tryin' Rocks the Box Office - Released in 2005, Get Rich or Die Tryin', the film, proved that 50 Cent was a broader threat than just in the world of music. The movie grossed almost $50 million, and the accompanying soundtrack went platinum. (Photo: Paramonut Pictures)

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Get Rich or Die Tryin' Rocks the Box Office - Released in 2005, Get Rich or Die Tryin', the film, proved that 50 Cent was a broader threat than just in the world of music. The movie grossed almost $50 million, and the accompanying soundtrack went platinum. (Photo: Paramonut Pictures)

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The Massacre, 50 Cent - Before 50 Cent got all emaciated, gaunt and zombie-looking for his star turn in the upcoming film All Things Fall Apart, he was only slightly slimmer than this guy, who clobbered the competition with his 2005 album aptly titled, The Massacre. (Photo: Courtesy Shady Records)

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50 Continues The Massacre - Though it wasn't quite as acclaimed as his debut, 50's sophomore effort, The Massacre, reminded us how powerful his hit-making abilities are. His mainstream hits were there, with songs like "Candy Shop" and "Just a Little Bit," as was his controversial side, with the diss track "Piggy Bank."(Photo: Interscope Records) 

No Self Destructing - The least commercially successful of all of his albums, 2009's Before I Self Destruct still debuted at No. 5 on Billboard. 50 kept the hits coming with "Baby By Me" and teamed back up with Eminem for "Psycho."(Photo: Interscope Records) 

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No Self Destructing - The least commercially successful of all of his albums, 2009's Before I Self Destruct still debuted at No. 5 on Billboard. 50 kept the hits coming with "Baby By Me" and teamed back up with Eminem for "Psycho."(Photo: Interscope Records) 

50 Cent and Kanye West Square Off - 50 Cent's third solo album, Curtis, released in 2007, may be best remembered for its head-to-head competition with Kanye West's Graduation. Though it lost out in the sales competition, the album was packed with hits like "I Get Money" and "Ayo Technology."(Photo: Interscope Records) 

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50 Cent and Kanye West Square Off - 50 Cent's third solo album, Curtis, released in 2007, may be best remembered for its head-to-head competition with Kanye West's Graduation. Though it lost out in the sales competition, the album was packed with hits like "I Get Money" and "Ayo Technology."(Photo: Interscope Records) 

Fif Knuckles Up - 50 is expanding his ever-growing portfolio into boxing. After a famous friendship with boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. — which led to short-lived promotions company TMT — 50 is apparently making moves with Mayweather arch-rival Manny Pacquiao. The two are currently in talks to start a new boxing promotions firm.  (Photo: Michael Becker/Fox/PictureGroup)

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I'm on a World Tour - The rapper has taken it from Queens to South Africa to Brazil and just about everywhere in between, solidifying his status as a global star. (Photo: Michael Becker/Fox/PictureGroup)

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Many Men... - One of 50's greatest characteristics in the booth and out is that he doesn't back down. It's a philosophy he's shown many times while signed to Interscope. His spats with Ja Rule, Game, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Jadakiss and more were often equal parts fierce and comedic, and will be an essential part of his legacy. (Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

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He's a Business, Man - 50 is one of the most calculating minds in the industry, and he didn't waste a moment. He's branched out to create an empire that extends beyond his music. As an exec of his own subsidiary, the Queens native ventured into books, film, boxing promotions, headphones and plenty more. He's since already found a new label home and he's planning to release his next album, Animal Ambition, via Caroline (an indie label under the same umbrella as Interscope) June 3.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Motorola)