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P.I.M.P.

{{Short description|2003 single by 50 Cent}}

{{For|other|Pimp (disambiguation)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2022}}

{{Infobox song

| name = P.I.M.P.

| cover = Pimp50cent.jpg

| border = yes

| type = single

| artist = 50 Cent

| album = Get Rich or Die Tryin'

| B-side = 8 More Miles

| released = {{Start date|2003|6|24}}

| recorded = 2003

| studio =

| genre = Gangsta rap

| length = * {{Duration|m=4|s=9}} {{small|(album version)}}

  • {{Duration|m=4|s=17}} {{small|(radio edit)}}

| label = * Shady

| writer = * Curtis Jackson

| producer = * Mr. Porter

| chronology = 50 Cent

| prev_title = 21 Questions

| prev_year = 2003

| next_title = If I Can't

| next_year = 2003

}}

"P.I.M.P." is a song recorded by American rapper 50 Cent for his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003). It features production from Mr. Porter of D12 and was mixed by Dr. Dre. The song was released as the third single from Get Rich or Die Tryin{{'}} alongside its remix, featuring American rappers Snoop Dogg, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, on June 24, 2003, by Interscope Records, Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment.

Upon its release, "P.I.M.P." was a significant commercial success, especially in the United States, where it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, while reaching the top ten of numerous national charts worldwide. The song was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Although the remix was not originally part of the track listing for Get Rich or Die Tryin', it was later added as a bonus track on some digital editions of the album.

Content

Musically, the song is based on a highly steelpan prominent production from Mr. Porter from D12, and although it is predominantly a rap song, features elements of other genres, especially reggae, or music similar to that of the Caribbean. Lyrically, the song glorifies 50 Cent's supposed involvement in the 'pimp' lifestyle.us copyright office website Registration # PA0001105184 P.I.M.P date :2003-03-31 date of publication February 6, 2003

Music video

The music video features the four rappers rapping with topless women.{{Citation needed|date=November 2008}} The video comes in two slightly different versions: one with the topless women and a "clean" version without. On July 15, 2003, the video debuted on MTV's Total Request Live at number nine and stayed on the chart for fifty days.[http://host17.hrwebservices.net/~atrl/trlarchive/db.html TRL Archive – Debuts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080102172613/http://host17.hrwebservices.net/~atrl/trlarchive/db.html |date=January 2, 2008 }}. PopFusion. Accessed August 25, 2007. At the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, it was nominated for Best Rap Video, but lost to Jay-Z's "99 Problems".[http://www.rockonthenet.com/mtvvma/rap.htm MTV Video Music Awards History: Best Rap Video]. Rock on the Net. Accessed August 25, 2007.

The video had 50 Cent trying to audition to become a member of the P.I.M.P. Legion of Doom that is led by Snoop Dogg's character. When asked why they should let him join the P.I.M.P. Legion of Doom as he doesn't have a Cadillac and/or a perm, 50 Cent ends up winning their favor by showing off his Magic Stick.

The music video on YouTube has received over 665 million views as of June 2024.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDApZhXTpH8 50 Cent - P.I.M.P. (Snoop Dogg Remix) ft. Snoop Dogg, G-Unit].YouTube

Samples and covers

In 2008, the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band released a single "PIMP" from their album 55 (2016). It was such a faithful cover that many people incorrectly believed that it was the source of the steel drum melody used in the 50 Cent single, though the Bacao single was released five years after 50 Cent had released "P.I.M.P.".{{cite web|title= P.I.M.P. / Laventille Road March |url= http://www.jazzmanrecords.co.uk/bacao-rhythm-steel-band-p-i-m-p-laventille-road-march |publisher= Jazzman Records UK |access-date= October 16, 2017}} This cover features heavily in the French legal thriller Anatomy of a Fall.{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/anatomy-of-a-fall-sandra-huller-justine-triet-ferociously-intelligent-murder-mystery-1235374822/ | title='Anatomy of a Fall' Review: Sandra Hüller Shines in Justine Triet's Ferociously Intelligent Murder-Mystery – Cannes Film Festival | date=May 21, 2023 }}

Additional covers of the song include those on Hip Hop Baby (a 2004 compilation album of kid-friendly tunes from the group Tunes for Baby That Won't Drive You Crazy), and "P.I.N.T.", a parody version by British rapper 50 Pence (from his 2004 album 50 Pence Presents).{{cite web|title= P.I.M.P. by 50 Cent |url= https://www.whosampled.com/50-Cent/P.I.M.P./ |publisher= WhoSampled.com |access-date= October 16, 2017}}

Legal controversy

In June 2016, producer Brandon Parrott and business manager Erica Tucker sued almost everyone involved with the 50 Cent record Get Rich or Die Tryin', claiming that he was tricked into licensing the use of a beat from his track "BAMBA". Aftermath Records and Universal requested that the case be dismissed on the grounds that Parrott had already been compensated in an earlier settlement. Judge S. James Otero dismissed the complaint without leave to amend in November 2016.{{cite web|author= Chris Cooke |title= 50 Cent sample case dismissed by US court |url= http://www.completemusicupdate.com/article/50-cent-sample-case-dismissed-by-us-court/ |publisher= CompleteMusicUpdate.com |date= November 18, 2016 |access-date= October 16, 2017}}{{cite web|author= Ashley Cullins |title= Judge Dismisses Fraud Lawsuit Over 50 Cent's "P.I.M.P." |url= http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-dismisses-fraud-lawsuit-50-cents-pimp-947959 |publisher= The Hollywood Reporter |date= November 16, 2016 |access-date= October 16, 2017}}

Sequel

During an interview with Vibe in December 2006, 50 Cent revealed that he had recorded a sequel to "P.I.M.P." − titled "P.I.M.P. Pt. 2" − for his second studio album The Massacre (2005): however, its inclusion was vetoed by Dr. Dre as he did not like it.{{Cite magazine |last=Caramanica |first=Jon |title=Family Matters |magazine=Vibe |page=132 |publication-date=December 2006 |issn=1070-4701}}

Track listing

  • UK CD single{{cite book|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pimp-50-Cent/dp/B0000CESUJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1359108653&sr=1-1|website=amazon.co.uk|title=Pimp: Amazon.co.uk: Music|date=January 2003 |publisher=Shady Records |access-date=December 10, 2017}}
  1. "P.I.M.P." – 4:09
  2. "P.I.M.P. (Remix)" (featuring Snoop Dogg, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck) – 4:47
  3. "8 More Miles" (featuring G-Unit) – 3:08
  4. "P.I.M.P." – The Video (Director's cut) – 4:10

Charts

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=Weekly charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

|+ Weekly chart performance for "P.I.M.P."

! scope="col"| Chart (2003–2004)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

{{Singlechart|Australia|2|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Australiaurban|1|url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20080222222426/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20040207-0000/Issue724.pdf|urltitle=Issue 724|access-date=May 25, 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Austria|12|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Flanders|10|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Wallonia|19|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
scope="row"|Canada (Canadian Singles Chart){{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/50-cent/chart-history/cns/|title=50 Cent Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}

| 18

scope="row"|Canada CHR (Nielsen BDS){{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050407223203/http://www.crosscanadacountdown.com/pdfs/2003.pdf|archivedate=April 7, 2005|url=http://www.crosscanadacountdown.com/pdfs/2003.pdf|title=Canadian Top 20 in 2003|website=Cross Canada Countdown|accessdate=June 4, 2024}}

| style="text-align:center"|13

{{Singlechart|Denmark|5|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Finland|10|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|France|25|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Germany|5|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|songid=5803|rowheader=true|refname="ger"}}
{{singlechart|Hungary|7|year=2003|week=49|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Hungarydance|3|year=2003|week=49|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Ireland2|4|artist=50 Cent|accessdate=September 1, 2023|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Italy|10|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Dutch40|8|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Dutch100|8|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|New Zealand|2|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Norway|4|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
scope="row"| Romania (Romanian Top 100)[http://www.rt100.ro/top-100-edition.html "Romanian Top 100"] Select the year 2004 and the issue 5.

| 2

{{singlechart|Scotland|5|date=20031019|accessdate=May 7, 2022|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Sweden|8|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{Singlechart|Switzerland|4|artist=50 Cent|song=P.I.M.P.|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|UK|5|date=20031019|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|UKrandb|3|date=20031019|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|3|artist=50 Cent|accessdate=September 1, 2023|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|2|artist=50 Cent|accessdate=September 1, 2023|rowheader=true}}
{{singlechart|Billboardrapsongs|1|artist=50 Cent|accessdate=September 1, 2023|rowheader=true}}

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|+ 2023 weekly chart performance for "P.I.M.P."

!scope="col"| Chart (2023)

!scope="col"| Peak
position

scope="row"| Latvia (LAIPA){{cite web|url=https://www.parmuziku.lv/chart?type=2&week=2023-W41&limit=100&id=5e472896c97ba|title=Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 41. nedēļa|language=en, lv|publisher=LAIPA|date=16 October 2023|access-date=18 October 2023}}

| 19

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=Year-end charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

|+ 2003 year-end chart performance for "P.I.M.P."

! scope="col"| Chart (2003)

! scope="col"| Position

scope="row"| Australia (ARIA){{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/2003/singles-chart|title=ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2003|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 33

scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders){{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2003|title=Jaaroverzichten 2003|publisher=Ultratop|language=nl|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 82

scope="row"| Germany (Official German Charts){{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/single-jahr/for-date-2003|title=Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 2003|publisher=GfK Entertainment|language=de|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 57

scope="row"| Ireland (IRMA){{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/2fm/charts/top100_2003.html|title=Top 100 Songs of 2003|publisher=Raidió Teilifís Éireann|year=2003|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040602113024/http://www.rte.ie/2fm/charts/top100_2003.html|archive-date=June 2, 2004|access-date=March 16, 2022}}

| 59

scope="row"| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40){{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2003|title=Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2003|publisher=Dutch Top 40|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 65

scope="row"| Netherlands (Single Top 100){{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2003&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten – Single 2003|publisher=MegaCharts|language=nl|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 48

scope="row"| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan){{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/43?dspy=2003&dspp=1|title=Årslista Singlar, 2003|publisher=Sverigetopplistan|language=sv|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 60

scope="row"| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade){{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2003|title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2003|website=hitparade.ch|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 27

scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC){{cite web|url=http://www.ukchartsplus.co.uk/ChartsPlusYE2003.pdf|title=The Official UK Singles Chart 2003|work=UKChartsPlus|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 104

scope="row"| UK Urban (Music Week){{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/2004/Music-Week-2004-01-17.pdf |title=2003 Urban top 30|magazine=Music Week|page=18|date=January 17, 2004|access-date=August 4, 2023}}

| 12

scope="row"| US Billboard Hot 100{{cite web|url=http://billboardtop100of.com/2003-2/|title=Billboard Top 100 – 2003|access-date=August 16, 2019}}

| 21

scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2003/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2003|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 12

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

|+ 2004 year-end chart performance for "P.I.M.P."

! scope="col"| Chart (2004)

! scope="col"| Position

scope="row"| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade){{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2004|title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2004|website=hitparade.ch|access-date=February 12, 2020}}

| 87

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Certifications

{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications and sales for "P.I.M.P."}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2003|certyear=2003|access-date=September 11, 2020}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Brazil|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Platinum|relyear=2003|certyear=2023|access-date=December 10, 2023}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Platinum|id=11478|relyear=2003|certyear=2022|access-date=July 18, 2022}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Germany|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Gold|number=3|relyear=2003|certyear=2023|access-date=May 16, 2023}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Gold|relyear=2003|certyear=2019|id=6780|access-date=September 11, 2020}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Gold|relyear=2003|certyear=2009|source=archive|access-date=July 6, 2022}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Norway|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2003|certyear=2003|access-date=September 11, 2020}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Spain|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Gold|relyear=2003|certyear=2024|access-date=July 10, 2024}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2003|certyear=2025|id=13150-567-1|access-date=January 4, 2025}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=single|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Platinum|relyear=2003|number=3|certyear=2023|access-date=January 20, 2023|refname="riaa"}}

{{Certification Table Separator|title=Ringtone}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=ringtone|artist=50 Cent|title=P.I.M.P.|award=Gold|relyear=2003|certyear=2006|note=Mastertone|refname=Mastertone|access-date=July 18, 2022}}

{{Certification Table Separator|title=Streaming}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Greece|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2003|certyear=2022|certweek=44|id=20221109141825|access-date=August 12, 2023}}

{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|streamsonly=true}}

Release history

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|+ Release dates and formats for "P.I.M.P."

! scope="col"| Region

! scope="col"| Date

! scope="col"| Format(s)

! scope="col"| Label(s)

! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

scope="row" rowspan="4"| United States

| {{start date|2003|6|24}}

| Urban contemporary radio

| rowspan="4"| {{hlist|Interscope|Shady|Aftermath}}

| {{center|{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/2000s/2003/RR-2003-06-20.pdf|title=Going for Adds|magazine=Radio & Records|date=June 20, 2003|page=32|accessdate=September 1, 2023|via=World Radio History}}}}

{{start date|2003|7|1}}

| 12-inch vinyl

| {{center|{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/pimp-mr0001440004|title=P.I.M.P. – 50 Cent|publisher=Interscope Records|date=July 1, 2003|accessdate=September 1, 2023|via=AllMusic}}}}

{{start date|2003|7|15}}

| Digital download

| {{center|}}

{{start date|2003|8|5}}

| Contemporary hit radio

| {{center|{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/2000s/2003/RR-2003-08-01.pdf|title=Going for Adds|magazine=Radio & Records|date=August 1, 2003|page=27|accessdate=September 1, 2023|via=World Radio History}}}}

scope="row"| Australia

| rowspan="2"| {{start date|2003|9|29}}

| rowspan="2"| Maxi CD

| rowspan="2"| Universal Music

| {{center|{{cite journal|url=http://aria.com.au/Issue710.pdf|archiveurl=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20080222222425/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20031007-0000/Issue710.pdf|archivedate=February 22, 2008|title=New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 29th September 2003|journal=The ARIA Report|issue=710|date=September 29, 2003|page=25|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=September 1, 2023|via=Pandora archive}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}}}

scope="row"| Germany

| {{center|}}

scope="row"| United Kingdom

| {{start date|2003|10|13}}

| {{hlist|12-inch vinyl|cassette|maxi CD}}

| rowspan="2"| Polydor

| {{center|{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/2003/Music-Week-2003-10-11.pdf|title=New Releases: Singles|magazine=Music Week|date=October 11, 2003|page=31|accessdate=September 1, 2023|via=World Radio History}}}}

scope="row"| France

| {{start date|2003|12|16}}

| CD

| {{center|{{cite web|url=https://www.fnac.com/a1500210/50-Cent-P-I-M-P-CD-single|title=P.I.M.P. – 50 Cent – CD single|language=fr|location=France|publisher=Polydor Records|date=December 16, 2003|accessdate=September 1, 2023|via=Fnac}}}}

References

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External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20071112190325/http://www.50cent.com/ 50 Cent's official website]
  • {{YouTube|8tknVmEI8c|Music video for remix of P.I.M.P.}}

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