In March 2005, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson released his second studio album, The Massacre . Following the astronomical success of his debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ , the album was one of the most anticipated releases of the decade. However, 2005 also marked a turbulent transition period for the music industry. The dominance of physical CD sales was eroding, and the digital marketplace, while budding via iTunes, was being outpaced by illegal file-sharing.

: Many collectors still seek out the original CD for the lyric booklet and artwork.

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, remains one of the most dominant commercial forces in hip-hop history. Following the massive success of Get Rich or Die Tryin'