Promoted alongside his "Street King" energy drink charity initiative, the album promised a return to the gritty, uncompromising street anthems that made Get Rich or Die Tryin' a classic. Instead, Street King Immortal became one of the most infamous "lost albums" in hip-hop history.
The leaked version sparked widespread discussion, with fans dissecting every lyric and beat. This organic buzz not only amplified the album's visibility but also fueled the debate about the legitimacy of album leaks in the digital age.
While the final product and exact tracklist were never officially confirmed by 50 Cent or his team due to the album's shelving, several features and teasers were shared:
Because the project was worked on for nearly a decade—finally being cancelled by 50 Cent himself in July 2021—the "2012 version" is technically a compilation of songs that were recorded around that time, rather than a final, mastered album.
The primary reason Street King Immortal never materialized in 2012 boils down to behind-the-scenes corporate warfare. 50 Cent was embroiled in a prolonged, bitter dispute with Interscope Records and its chief, Jimmy Iovine.