Many Men (Wish Death)

About this song

"Many Men (Wish Death)" is the third single from 50 Cent's debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin'. 50 Cent has said in interviews that it was his favorite song from the album, and later said it was his least favorite, calling it the slowest song on the record.

What it's about

The song deals with 50 Cent's near-death experiences, including being shot nine times in 2000, and the feeling that there is a price on his head.

Fun facts

• Samples “Out of the Picture by Tavares”.
• Sampled in 60 other songs, like “Matematica by Egreen”.
• Covered 2 times, including “Many Men by Merkules”.
• Written by 50 Cent, Darrell “Digga” Branch, Freddie Perren, Keni St. Lewis and Luis Resto.
• Produced by Darrell “Digga” Branch.