"Many Men (Wish Death)" is a track from 50 Cent’s debut studio album Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. The song features 50 Cent reflecting on his experiences with violence, street life, and surviving an assassination attempt. The lyrics portray 50 Cent’s perspective on the constant danger he faced due to his lifestyle, with the recurring refrain "Many men, wish death upon me" symbolizing the threats to his life.
Music Video[]
The music video for "Many Men (Wish Death)" is a dramatized representation of 50 Cent's near-fatal shooting on May 24, 2000, when he was shot nine times in Queens, New York. Directed by Jessy Tererro, the video tells the story of 50 Cent’s violent past and the constant threats to his life. Mekhi Phifer plays the role of 50’s hitman, while Adam Rodriguez and Rory Cochrane, both stars of CSI: Miami at the time, portray detectives investigating the incident. Gabriel Casseus plays a character allied with the shooter, while Tommy Lister appears as one of 50 Cent's associates.
The video also features cameo appearances by members of G-Unit, including Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, further solidifying the strong connection to 50 Cent's crew. The video’s dark, cinematic tone and narrative approach mirror the themes of survival and betrayal from the song itself, adding a layer of intensity to the already somber lyrics.
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Director | Jessy Tererro |
| Length | 4:57 | |
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