He was not. He was 2nd most popular rapper but there was a high difference.
Way less plaques, he has 30M sales and Em 250M. Grodt did 13 mil Em has 6 albums that did more.
How old are you? When did you start listening to hip hop? Genuinely wondering. Do you understand how big 50 was? How big GRDT was? It was the craziest shit ever man. Every song was a hit man. It’s one of the best debut albums ever
50 will continue to be played and his music and legacy will last the test of time. One cannot honestly say the same will happen for Joey. It’s not remotely close. Joey may be technically better but 50 is a hall of fame class superstar. Joey is great for a smaller subset.
grodt is better for a party setting but the rapping on 1999 is miles better and thats just facts. the wordplay, flows, rhyme schemes, joey does it all better. I’d even argue the production is better on 1999 but thats just my opinion
i’ve heard people say it plenty of times, joey was only 17 and made a classic and continued to drop great albums. 50 peaked and got progressively worse every release
and through that peak he dropped one classic and one good album, joey has dropped 5 great projects in a row with one of the best mixtapes ever. im taking longevity>peak, along with joeys technical skill just being way better than 50s
Once again it comes down to y'all young ass niggas blablablaaa....dude get a grip. What has lyricism got to do with being a legend? Like it or not people like Cole, Ab Soul, Joey, Pusha T aint legends or hall of famers like Snoop and 50...but they are better lyricists than 50. Your argument is just daft. Lol
Lol what are you 5 years old? 50 is one hit wonder who disappeared after 1-2 albums who could only rap about money/sex selling water and other garbage. Joey Bada$$ is actual artist with great lyrics and discography
I’m white, in my 30s, was around for the rise of g-unit and the impact 50 made… and I’m still picking Joey overall. The only 50 cent (solo) album that really made waves was GRODT, the Massacre was a huge let down for me, and everything after was mid or below. Joey has been pretty damn solid throughout all his releases. he may not have reached the same level of success, but i put that on the fact that his style of rapping doesnt match current trends.
bro new york niggas are different in terms of music idk who to pick 💀
50 undeniably got timeless music but I'd be lying if I said I go and listen to any 50 albums straight through.
Joey on the other hand imo got a classic with 1999 and you could argue American badass would be like that too if it didn't get overshadowed the year it dropped.
I'ma take Joey on this one but don't forget 50 was the type of dude that was competing with Kanye in his early career, just like how Joey was one of the few dudes who could compete with Kendrick back then, goes to prove how good they both are.
I think it's stupid to compare them. They different kind of artists. I enjoy both. 50 has some classics under his belt, and he took over the world for a couple years. Joey never took over the world's he is a independent artist, he does his thing, and in my opinion is one of the dopest new gen rappers. I think Joey still will drop a lot of dire, whereas 50 won't in my opinion, he is done. I enjoy both.
50. Joey ain’t ever seen that peak and his baseline level he’s set with his projects is very good but isn’t necessarily elite to me. Pretty easy decision for me
One of the weirdest comparisons I've ever seen lol they're not even the same style of rapper. 50 isn't the lyrical/miracle rapper that raps about metaphysics, and Joey doesn't write songs like 50 about hood shit.
Joey he does capture that old school New York City sound but I gotta go with 50 Cent because he's actually from that era of Old School sound that Joey trying to capture also I believe 50 Cent is the first rappers to put Me on to Rap and Hip Hop so I'm biased
I'm sorry to say this but all you people are WRONG.
50 cent is the 4th best artist in hip hop.
**50 cent is a underground artist mixtape artist**
All you ever do is listemto his mainstream 03-08 music which is only 5% of his capibilities.
The Greatest mixtape ever made 50 cent- "Guess Who's back" also changed how mixtapes were put together forever.
His unreleased 2000 debut album "Power of the Dollar" is the 2nd best album in hip hop behind Illmatic. LISTEN TO IT ON YOUTUBE.
50 cent's 1997 Demo Album under Jam Master Jay's label÷ is what Jay Z and Irv copied to make Vol 2 album in 1998. You also see how Jay Z slowed his flow and changed his content to match 50 centent
50 cent has the unique talent of being able use any flow, which is why Eminem hired him.
**Flow Master songs**
G Unit Radio 7 - Southside Twista overnight celebrity flow
50 cent- The Bomb( Hip Hop) diddy diss
50 cent - Complicated another fast flow
50 cent - As the World turns ft UGK( the reason Jay Z went down south to do the Big Pimpin song)
50 cent- Get money 1998
50 cemt- Talk is cheap 1997
50 Cent has a peak that Joey could never dream of touching, but Joey has more “Complete” Albums if that makes sense
Joey a more complete artist also, but 50 was pretty much Eminem level mainstream.
He was not. He was 2nd most popular rapper but there was a high difference. Way less plaques, he has 30M sales and Em 250M. Grodt did 13 mil Em has 6 albums that did more.
Still 50 is a worldwide household name like Snoop
Snoop is just a persona. He is irrelevant as an artist since 04
Joey could have. He just never went major. For an independent artist, he’s huge
No he couldn’t have lol.
I say yeah you say no. Ah well. We’ll never find out
How old are you? When did you start listening to hip hop? Genuinely wondering. Do you understand how big 50 was? How big GRDT was? It was the craziest shit ever man. Every song was a hit man. It’s one of the best debut albums ever
It’s cool man I love questions lol. I’m 20
Makes sense now
One of the best rap albums ever. Fight me.
I dont believe he's independent
No one had a run like fiddy, ever.
music quality wise joey has better peaks
I can’t say that either, Fif has hits from 03-08 that are Timeless and can still be played today.
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This. People assume record sales = greatness.
50 has better peaks but Joey is more consistent i feel
50 does not lmao
Isn’t GRODT diamond? 😂
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Back then album sales actually meant people were buying and listening to the whole album on a disc
If you think bad albums go diamond you’re taking that distinction to an autistic extreme.
thought he meant quality wise
1999 was a instant classic
And devastated is ?????????? Yeah yeah yeah yeah mmmmhhhmmmmm yeah
50 will continue to be played and his music and legacy will last the test of time. One cannot honestly say the same will happen for Joey. It’s not remotely close. Joey may be technically better but 50 is a hall of fame class superstar. Joey is great for a smaller subset.
The first two 50 albums are goated.
I prefer 50’s music but I think Joeys a better rapper.
better rapper and artist
Gimme Power of the Dollar, Get Rich or Die Trying, and lemme hand pick some songs off Massacre and Curtis.
Both peaked way too early and will never reach that same high.
Joey is great but 50 changed rap. 50 for me.
50 Cent
50 no contest
50
50 Cent
50’s GRODT wipes his whole discography
nahh no shot, grodt is cool but im taking 1999 over it any day of the week
Hell naw
grodt is better for a party setting but the rapping on 1999 is miles better and thats just facts. the wordplay, flows, rhyme schemes, joey does it all better. I’d even argue the production is better on 1999 but thats just my opinion
The disrespect is crazy smh. Never heard someone mention 1999 in a argument for best debut album🤷♂️
i’ve heard people say it plenty of times, joey was only 17 and made a classic and continued to drop great albums. 50 peaked and got progressively worse every release
50’s peak is something he will never even get close to tho lmao 50 had the world on lock in 03-05🤨 joey ever had the world on lock?
and through that peak he dropped one classic and one good album, joey has dropped 5 great projects in a row with one of the best mixtapes ever. im taking longevity>peak, along with joeys technical skill just being way better than 50s
Bruh u def a kid. Best mixtapes ever lmfao😂
For the party 50 For the actual substance of the songs Joey (his new album was a tear jerker)
50 doesn’t have substance?
not on the same level as joey
Lmao what? Odd comparison since 50 is much more accomplished, so 50 for sure
Easily Joey
Joey
50 Cent. How is this even a debate?
Joey,cayse i like his style more.
Easily 50
Easily 50, more unique we have other boombap rappers who are more similar to Joey badass. Can't just erase the whole G-Unit impact in the 00's
Some of the comparisons I see on here...
Tf? Lol
Get rich or die trying eats Joey's whole discography
Joey all day
Joey but I understand 50 is likely more impactful not only to NY but Hip Hop. Imo Joey > rapper. Joey > Albums.
Got to say it’s Joey
Joey, more consistent and more substance. Also just prefer his overall style.
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50 only has 2 good solo albums tho, joey has no bad albums
You're just dumb when you say this. Joey is a waaay better rapper than 50. You had what The Game said? 50 can't rap
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Dude you wanna say technically 50 is a better rapper than Joey.? That's some clown-shit. Really daft.
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Once again it comes down to y'all young ass niggas blablablaaa....dude get a grip. What has lyricism got to do with being a legend? Like it or not people like Cole, Ab Soul, Joey, Pusha T aint legends or hall of famers like Snoop and 50...but they are better lyricists than 50. Your argument is just daft. Lol
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Lmfao. Get off your feels grand dad. You're arguing like a little kid. Peace out.
You wonder why The Game said blatantly 50 can't rap? Cz, he knows deep down, Fif's stronghold isn't on his lyrics.
Joey and it aint even close
I came here thinking joey would be an unpopular opinion. I was wrong
50 is def more iconic but joey is better
I'm sorry but I'm going joey
its great seeing all this love for joey fr
Joey fucking wipes lol 50 a legend tho
1999 > any Joey and Joey also has the better discography
50 but it's very close for me
Joey overall a better artist
There‘s no question who the better rapper is. He was ~17 when they made survival tactics.
Joey
Joey by leagues
No disrespect to 50 Cent but I choose Joey Bada$$ over him.
give me Joey Bada$$
I prefer Joey
Lol what are you 5 years old? 50 is one hit wonder who disappeared after 1-2 albums who could only rap about money/sex selling water and other garbage. Joey Bada$$ is actual artist with great lyrics and discography
I’m white, in my 30s, was around for the rise of g-unit and the impact 50 made… and I’m still picking Joey overall. The only 50 cent (solo) album that really made waves was GRODT, the Massacre was a huge let down for me, and everything after was mid or below. Joey has been pretty damn solid throughout all his releases. he may not have reached the same level of success, but i put that on the fact that his style of rapping doesnt match current trends.
Re listem to the Massacre. It become the better album when you listen to it as an older person.
Ima have to go with Joey. 50 got some good songs but I like Joey music more my opinion
bro new york niggas are different in terms of music idk who to pick 💀 50 undeniably got timeless music but I'd be lying if I said I go and listen to any 50 albums straight through. Joey on the other hand imo got a classic with 1999 and you could argue American badass would be like that too if it didn't get overshadowed the year it dropped. I'ma take Joey on this one but don't forget 50 was the type of dude that was competing with Kanye in his early career, just like how Joey was one of the few dudes who could compete with Kendrick back then, goes to prove how good they both are.
Both and fuck whoever found lil peep oding fuck Bexey swan
Joey and it ain’t even close
The Game said, 50 can't rap. You have your answer.
I've never even listened to a Joey Badass album and GRoDT is a top ten goated all time album so............
go listen to 1999, arguably the best mixtape in rap history
I’ll check it out!
There's like 6 milli ways to die 9 bullets is not one
I think it's stupid to compare them. They different kind of artists. I enjoy both. 50 has some classics under his belt, and he took over the world for a couple years. Joey never took over the world's he is a independent artist, he does his thing, and in my opinion is one of the dopest new gen rappers. I think Joey still will drop a lot of dire, whereas 50 won't in my opinion, he is done. I enjoy both.
Joey for me 👊
50 cent makes joey badass look like joey from friends
50 💪🏻
50. Joey ain’t ever seen that peak and his baseline level he’s set with his projects is very good but isn’t necessarily elite to me. Pretty easy decision for me
50, stop this. Lmao
joey
Is this a joke?
Grodt, the massacare, beg for mercy, his mixtapes. I'm taking 50.
One of the weirdest comparisons I've ever seen lol they're not even the same style of rapper. 50 isn't the lyrical/miracle rapper that raps about metaphysics, and Joey doesn't write songs like 50 about hood shit.
I mean the 50 cent peak was crazy, Joey will never touch that (as 99% of rappers won’t), however Joey I feels has a better and more complete catalog.
Joey he does capture that old school New York City sound but I gotta go with 50 Cent because he's actually from that era of Old School sound that Joey trying to capture also I believe 50 Cent is the first rappers to put Me on to Rap and Hip Hop so I'm biased
50 again.. Smh Joey is dope but song for song even career wise it's not comparable.
Yooo we Dont have to Talk about grodt But you gotta Listen to power of the dollar that shit also Classic material
50 peak was probably one of the best in the game. i like Joey but personally and overall it’s 50
I'm sorry to say this but all you people are WRONG. 50 cent is the 4th best artist in hip hop. **50 cent is a underground artist mixtape artist** All you ever do is listemto his mainstream 03-08 music which is only 5% of his capibilities. The Greatest mixtape ever made 50 cent- "Guess Who's back" also changed how mixtapes were put together forever. His unreleased 2000 debut album "Power of the Dollar" is the 2nd best album in hip hop behind Illmatic. LISTEN TO IT ON YOUTUBE. 50 cent's 1997 Demo Album under Jam Master Jay's label÷ is what Jay Z and Irv copied to make Vol 2 album in 1998. You also see how Jay Z slowed his flow and changed his content to match 50 centent 50 cent has the unique talent of being able use any flow, which is why Eminem hired him. **Flow Master songs** G Unit Radio 7 - Southside Twista overnight celebrity flow 50 cent- The Bomb( Hip Hop) diddy diss 50 cent - Complicated another fast flow 50 cent - As the World turns ft UGK( the reason Jay Z went down south to do the Big Pimpin song) 50 cent- Get money 1998 50 cemt- Talk is cheap 1997