Best Friend (50 Cent song)

"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 featuring Olivia is the third single from her album, Behind Closed Doors. 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 features 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. 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

A music video for the song was released in 2006, featuring Olivia. The video also features cameos by G-Unit members Mobb Deep, Spider Loc and Hot Rod.

The video/song has over 34 million views on YouTube.^[1]

Charts

Chart (2005)	Peak position
scope="row"	US Billboard Hot 100^[2]	35
scope="row"	US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[3]	22
US Pop 100 (Billboard)^[4]	52
scope="row"	US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)^[5]	10

References

↑ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=50+cent+-+best+friend
↑ "50 Cent – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for 50 Cent. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
↑ "50 Cent – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for 50 Cent. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
↑ "50 Cent > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Macrovision. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
↑ "50 Cent – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for 50 Cent. Retrieved March 15, 2012.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

50 Cent singles

Power of the Dollar	"How to Rob" "Thug Love" "Your Life's on the Line"

Get Rich or Die Tryin'	"In da Club" "21 Questions" "P.I.M.P." "If I Can't"

The Massacre	"Disco Inferno" "Candy Shop" "Just a Lil Bit" "Outta Control"

Get Rich or Die Tryin' OST	"Hustler's Ambition" "Window Shopper" "Best Friend" "I'll Whip Ya Head Boy" "Have a Party"

Curtis	"Straight to the Bank" "Amusement Park" "I Get Money" "Ayo Technology" "I'll Still Kill"

Before I Self Destruct	"Ok, You're Right" "Baby by Me" "Do You Think About Me"

The Big 10	"I Just Wanna"

Animal Ambition	"Don't Worry 'Bout It" "Hold On" "Pilot" "Smoke"

Street King Immortal	"Get Low" "9 Shots"

Other singles	"Rowdy Rowdy" "Wanksta" "Get Up" "I Get It In" "Outlaw" "New Day" "First Date" "My Life" "Major Distribution" "We Up"

Featured singles	"React" "Magic Stick" "On Fire" "Let Me In" "Encore" "Westside Story" "How We Do" "Hate It or Love It" "MJB da MVP" "So Seductive" "I Know You Don't Love Me" "Hands Up" "You Don't Know" "Jimmy Crack Corn" "Can't Leave 'em Alone" "Crack a Bottle" "Mujeres in the Club" "Pass the Patron" "Down on Me" "Let's Get It In" "No Dejemos Que se Apague" "Here We Go Again" "Buzzin'" "Haters" "Right There" "Hate Bein' Sober"

Notable songs	"Ghetto Qu'ran (Forgive Me)" "Piggy Bank" "Monster"

Olivia

Albums	Olivia (2001) Behind Closed Doors (shelved) Show the World (TBA)

Singles	"Bizounce" "Are U Capable" "Twist It" "So Sexy" "Cherry Pop" "Take It Off" "December"

Featured singles	"Candy Shop" "Wild 2nite" "Best Friend (Remix)" "Chaise Electrique"

Related articles	Discography J Records G-Unit Records Universal Music Group

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