: The iconic "Go, shawty, it's your birthday" intro was the first thing that came to 50's mind. He chose it because he knew that at any given moment, someone somewhere was celebrating a birthday, ensuring the song would have perpetual relevance.
The video won and Best New Artist at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. It remains a staple of 2000s hip-hop culture, recently highlighted by 50 Cent's performance of the track during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show in 2022, where he recreated his famous upside-down entrance. 50 Cent – In da Club Lyrics - Genius 50 Cent - In Da Club (Official Music Video)
: 50 Cent reportedly wrote the lyrics within an hour and recorded the majority of the vocals that same night. : The iconic "Go, shawty, it's your birthday"