Are 21 Questions Really Asked In The 50 Cent Song?
Are 21 questions really asked in the hit 50 Cent song “21 Questions?” I did some investigating and the answer was surprising.
First, I think we can all agree that “21 Questions” is a terrific song. It’s one of my favorites by 50 Cent off of his debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. That’s really saying something because it’s an album filled with hits and bangers. There are no misses on that record. Anyways, you might have wondered if he actually asks 21 questions during the song. It’s the title of the song after all so it would make sense if he asked 21 questions, otherwise he’s coming up short or asking too many questions! Well, I listened to the songs and considered the lyrics provided by Genius and didn’t get the answer I expected. He was true to his word! 21 Questions were asked in the song! Between him and Nate Dogg who is featured on the song, the questions add up to 21.
Are There 21 Questions Asked In The 50 Cent Song?
Let’s just get straight to the point here. I’m listening to the song and I will list every question asked in the song. That will easily demonstrate how many questions are asked. I’m only going to count each question one time. Since the chorus repeats each question will only count once. You can verify this by yourself on Genius.
- “Would you love me if I was down and out?” (Nate Dogg)
- “Would you still have love for me?” (Nate Dogg)
- “If I fell off tomorrow, would you still love me?” (50 Cent)
- “If I didn’t smell so good would you still hug me?” (50 Cent)
- “…could I count on you to be there to support me mentally?” (50 Cent)
- “Would you poof and disappear like some of my friends?” (50 Cent)
- “…would you be by my side?” (50 Cent)
- “…would you be down to ride?” (50 Cent)
- “Would you be ashamed to tell your friends you’re feelin’ me?” (50 Cent)
- “…would you like that?” (50 Cent)
- “…would you write back?” (50 Cent)
- “…father found out I was thuggin’?” (50 Cent)
- “…you the one I’m lovin’?” (50 Cent)
- “Are you mad ’cause I’m askin’ you 21 Questions?” (50 Cent)
- “Are you my soulmate?” (50 Cent)
- “…trust me enough to tell me your dreams?” (50 Cent)
- “would you say things to make me smile?” (50 Cent)
- “Would you believe me, or up and leave me?” (50 Cent)
- “…if that’s all it takes for you to be gone?” (50 Cent)
- “Could you love me in a Bentley?” (Nate Dogg)
- “Could you love me on a bus?” (Nate Dogg)
Listening to the song, I thought there would end up being more questions than 21 but they stuck to their word. I think that’s really cool. It would have been really lame if there were only 19 questions or if they asked way too many and there ended up being, like, 29 questions. This is the way it should be.
50 Cent: 5 Essential Songs
"In da Club" 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' (2003)
“In da Club” is one of 50’s most notable and popular songs. The song was nominated for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. That year his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ was also nominated Best Rap Album and 50 was nominated for Best New Artist.
"21 Questions" featuring Nate Dogg, 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' (2003)
“21 Questions” features Nate Dogg and is also found on the rapper’s Grammy-nominated debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin. The song is about 50 asking his girlfriend if she would stick around if he stays locked up in jail. The music video stars actress Meagan Good as 50’s girlfriend.
"Candy Shop" 'The Massacre' (2005)
While the song talks about candy, this is not a song for kids. “Candy Shop” was the second single off of 50’s second studio album The Massacre. The project was released in 2005. The song was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. The Massacre was nominated for Best Rap Album that year as well.
"Just A Little Bit" 'The Massacre' (2005)
“Just A Little Bit” is from 50’s second studio album The Massacre. The song was the third single for the rapper’s album. The music video takes place in Cancún, Mexico where 50 has his associates set up by models. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"Many Men" 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' (2003)
“Many Men” is from 50’s debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin. “Many Men” has had a lasting impression on current hip-hop songs as well. In 2020, the song was sampled twice. First on Pop Smoke’s 2020 track “Got It on Me”, and later Metro Boomin sampled the song on his and 21 Savage’s 2020 track “Many Men.” In 2022, Lil Tjay made a freestyle of Many Men titled “FACESHOT” (Many Men Freestyle). “Many Men,” is certified platinum by the RIAA.
