You Don't Know

Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Cashis

About You Don't Know

"You Don't Know" is the lead single from the Shady compilation album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up. The song is performed by Eminem featuring artists 50 Cent, and Lloyd Banks, and features the new vocals from Cashis.


Year:
2006
4:17
193 
#7

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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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12 facts about this song

Collaborative Effort
"You Don't Know" is a track by American rappers 50 Cent and Eminem. The song also features Lloyd Banks and Cashis.
Release Date
The song was released as the lead single from the album "Eminem Presents: The Re-Up" on November 7, 2006.
Commercial Success
"You Don't Know" charted on numerous music charts worldwide. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Certified Sales
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "You Don't Know" Gold, recognizing over 500,000 copies sold in the United States.
Award Recognition
The music video for "You Don't Know" was nominated for "Best Group Video" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.
First Appearance
This song was the first time that Eminem's new record label, Shady Records, was presented to a broad audience.
Song Purpose
"You Don't Know" was essentially designed to introduce new artists on Shady Records label. It features one of these new signees, rapper Cashis.
Collaboration History
"You Don't Know" marked another successful collaboration between Eminem and 50 Cent. The two rappers have a history of fruitful collaborations, having previously scored hits with songs like "Patiently Waiting" and "Never Enough".
Intentional Creation
The album from which "You Don't Know" is drawn was not initially intended to be a full record. Eminem stated that it was meant to be a mixed tape, with 50 Cent persuading him to release it in the album format.
Popular Performance
"You Don't Know" has been performed on several live concerts. It became a prominent part of 50 Cent’s and Eminem’s stage performances.
Music Video
The music video for the song was filmed in Detroit, Michigan and was directed by acclaimed director Rich Lee. The video is marked by intense visuals that match the aggressive lyrics of the song.
Unaltered Lyrics
Unlike many other songs on mainstream radio, "You Don't Know" had its lyrics largely unaltered, keeping to the explicit versions.

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