While these links democratized music for those who couldn't afford it, they also stripped revenue from the artists and labels. Safety Risks:
The album's impact was immediate, selling and becoming the best-selling album of 2003 with 12 million copies sold worldwide by year-end. It earned five Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album.
Get Rich or Die Tryin has had a lasting impact on hip-hop, inspiring a new generation of rappers and producers. The album's success paved the way for other Shady Records artists, including Snoop Dogg and Obie Trice, and its influence can be heard in everything from Lil Wayne to Kendrick Lamar.
While these links democratized music for those who couldn't afford it, they also stripped revenue from the artists and labels. Safety Risks:
The album's impact was immediate, selling and becoming the best-selling album of 2003 with 12 million copies sold worldwide by year-end. It earned five Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album.
Get Rich or Die Tryin has had a lasting impact on hip-hop, inspiring a new generation of rappers and producers. The album's success paved the way for other Shady Records artists, including Snoop Dogg and Obie Trice, and its influence can be heard in everything from Lil Wayne to Kendrick Lamar.
