The truth is, a legitimate copy of Curtis is incredibly easy to obtain. You can buy it on iTunes, stream it on Spotify, or even find the CD in a bargain bin for $5. The "zip link" is a ghost—a remnant of the early torrent era.

Originally titled Before I Self Destruct (which was pushed to a later date), the album was named Curtis because it represented the artist before he became a global superstar.

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By 2007, 50 Cent was the reigning king of "gangsta rap" following the multi-platinum success of Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and The Massacre . Curtis was intended to be a more personal project, titled after his birth name, , and reflecting his life before global fame.