Critics were initially divided. Some felt the 22-track listing was "bloated" compared to the tight, lean narrative of Get Rich or Die Tryin' .

: The album featured the core G-Unit roster, including Tony Yayo , Lloyd Banks , and Young Buck , alongside heavyweights like Eminem , Jamie Foxx , and The Game .

: At the time, it held the record for the largest opening week for a sophomore studio album.