In Da Club — 50 Cent (2003)

50 Cent's "In Da Club," released in 2003, quickly became a definitive hip-hop anthem of the decade, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. Produced by Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, the track is instantly recognizable by its unconventional off-beat rhythm and catchy opening line, "Go Shawty, it's your birthday." The song achieved Diamond certification from the RIAA in November 2023, signifying sales of over 10 million units in the United States. As of January 2026, "In Da Club" had surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify, and its music video had accumulated over 2.5 billion views on YouTube by October 2025. It was nominated for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004.