"9 Shots" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 50 Cent, released on August 14, 2015 as a non-album single. The song was produced by Frank Dukes.

"9 Shots"
Single by 50 Cent
ReleasedAugust 14, 2015
Recorded2015
GenreHip hop
Length2:14
LabelG-Unit
Songwriter(s)Curtis Jackson
Producer(s)Frank Dukes
50 Cent singles chronology
"Get Low"
(2015)
"9 Shots"
(2015)
"Body Bags"
(2015)

Music video

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The music video for the song was directed by Eif Rivera.[1] and it contains guest appearances by G-Unit mates Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks. It premiered after the season two finale of the 50-Cent-produced series Power. The music video on YouTube has received over 25 million views as of April 2024.[2]

Background

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50 Cent debuted a new single titled “9 Shots” produced by Frank Dukes at a Capitol Records event in NYC on Wednesday. 50 mentioned it is a metaphor between 9 moments of life and him being shot 9 times when he was starting his music career. The song was officially released the day after the live premiere.

Charts

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Chart (2015) Peak
position
France (SNEP)[3] 178
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 48

References

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  1. ^ 50 Cent - 9 Shots (Official Music Video). YouTube. 15 August 2015.
  2. ^ 50 Cent - 9 Shots (Official Music Video).YouTube
  3. ^ "50 Cent – 9 Shots" (in French). Les classement single.
  4. ^ "50 Cent Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
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