While always a classic, the song saw a massive spike in popularity and streaming (rising by 250%) following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in 2024.
Experience the raw intensity and visual storytelling of 50 Cent’s survival anthem in the official music video: 50 Cent - Many Men (Wish Death) (Dirty Version) 50CentVEVO YouTube• Jun 17, 2009
The song is also cited as a cultural touchstone in Ocean Vuong's work, representing the "last era of gangsta rap" and its performance of masculinity. Where to Listen 50_cent_many_men_wish_death
"Sunny days wouldn't be special if it wasn't for rain / Joy wouldn't feel so good if it wasn't for pain / Death gotta be easy 'cause life is hard".
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Many Men (Wish Death) · 50 Cent Get Rich Or Die Tryin' ℗ 2003 Aftermath YouTube·50 Cent - Topic While always a classic, the song saw a
The track serves as a visceral retelling of 50 Cent’s real-life brushes with death. In May 2000, he was infamously shot nine times at close range while sitting in a car in Jamaica, Queens. The lyrics reflect his survival, the paranoia of having a bounty on his head, and his defiance against his enemies.
50 Cent himself leaned into the moment, posting an edited version of his album cover with Trump’s face and performing the song live during a concert in Boston shortly after the event. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Many
You can find the track across all major platforms, including the Official Video on YouTube and the Album Version on Spotify . Many Men (Wish Death)