Top 10 Best Songs by 50 Cent

The ultimate birthday and club anthem of the 21st century. That pumping orchestral riff and thundering bassline from Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, combined with that historic opening line ('Go, shorty, it's your birthday'), gave him a monumental mega-hit with well over a billion streams.

His darkest and most mythical masterpiece, written about the attack in which he was shot nine times. The ominous piano riff and 50's ice-cold, world-weary calm made the song go viral again decades later as a soundtrack for resilience.

A vulnerable classic in which 50 asks his partner whether she'd still love him if he lost everything. Nate Dogg's legendary vocals over a sparse sample made this a timeless number-one hit.

A number-one hit and one of the most-played singles of 2005. Scott Storch's sultry synth riff and the playful double-entendre lyrics made this an absolute pop sensation.

An irresistible track marked by the cheerful steel-drum melody from producer Mr. Porter. The official remix with Snoop Dogg in particular lifted the song to iconic status in pop culture.

A relaxed, romantic track in which 50 shows his softer side. Backed by gentle percussion and the warm vocals of G-Unit singer Olivia, he sings about the ideal relationship built on friendship.

Produced by Scott Storch with an exotic, Middle Eastern-tinged melody. 50 Cent shows his ability to create a steamy club hit with a hypnotic, half-whispered flow.

A sultry, polished crossover hit bringing together R&B superstar Ne-Yo and 50 Cent. The smooth hook and 50's relaxed flow made this a big radio favorite in 2009.

A stomping club banger from his second album The Massacre. The minimal synth sounds and tight rhythm from C. Styles and Bang Out set dance floors worldwide on fire.

From the soundtrack of his semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin'. 50 mocks fake rich people and jealous rivals over a relaxed, melodic beat that perfectly showcases his sarcastic humor.