Let’s talk about the act of downloading itself. In the early 2000s, LimeWire and Kazaa were the Wild West. Today, searching for rare, unreleased content like a “Massacre” album is extraordinarily risky. Here is what actually happens when you click those tempting “Download Now” buttons on unverified sites:
"The Massacre" album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart with over 4 million copies sold in its first week. The album spent 6 weeks at number one on the chart and was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.
Following the massive success of his debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin' , The Massacre debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 1.15 million copies in its first four days. It remains one of the fastest-selling albums by a Black artist in music history. The Massacre - Album by 50 Cent - Apple Music