Released on March 3, 2003, "The Massacre" is the second studio album by American rapper 50 Cent. Following the massive success of his debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" in 2000, 50 Cent was under immense pressure to deliver another hit album. With "The Massacre", 50 Cent not only met but exceeded expectations, cementing his status as one of the most dominant figures in hip-hop.