Best Friend (50 Cent song)

"Best Friend"
Single by 50 Cent and Olivia
from the album Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Get Rich or Die Tryin'
ReleasedJanuary 19, 2006
Recorded2005
Genre
Length4:11
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Hi-Tek
50 Cent singles chronology
"Window Shopper"
(2005) 		"Best Friend"
(2006) 		"I'll Whip Ya Head Boy"
(2006)
Olivia singles chronology
"Wild 2nite"
(2005) 		"Best Friend"
(2006) 		"Cherry Pop"
(2007)

"Best Friend" by 50 Cent is the third single released from the soundtrack of the film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) and the remix with Olivia is the third single from her album, Behind Closed Doors, which went unreleased. It is also featured on the 2006 edition of 50 Cent's 2005 album, The Massacre.

Background

The song is by 50 Cent and the remix is with Olivia. The song is produced by Hi-Tek. The song also samples the song "Silly, Wasn't I?" by Valerie Simpson from her self-titled 1972 album for its beat. It also constantly makes references to Biz Markie's "Just a Friend" chorus.

The original version of the song is used throughout the film as a way for Marcus (the character played by 50 Cent during Marcus' older years) to lyrically tease/flirt Charlene with, when he passes her the tape with the track on it.[citation needed] The beat in the song is actually different from the real version by 50 Cent. In the movie, the "Best Friend" instrumental is substituted by "The Bridge Is Over" by KRS-One.

Music video

An official music video for the remix was released in 2006, with Olivia appearing. The video also features cameos by G-Unit members Mobb Deep, Spider Loc and Hot Rod.

The video has over 151 million views on YouTube.[1]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2006) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 35
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 22
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[4] 52
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] 10
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] 10

Year-end charts

Chart (2006) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 90

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[8] Gold 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States February 21, 2006 Rhythmic contemporary radio G-Unit, Shady, Interscope [11]

References

  1. ^ "Search: 50 Cent Best Friend". YouTube.
  2. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  3. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  4. ^ "50 Cent > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". AllMusic. Macrovision. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  6. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  7. ^ "Year-End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Titles – 2006". Billboard.biz. 2006. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – 50 Cent – Best Friend" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  9. ^ "British single certifications – 50 Cent – Best Friend". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – 50 Cent – Best Friend". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "CHR – Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved December 29, 2023.