To say 50 Cent pioneered the evolution of mixtapes is an understatement. By directly going against--and ultimately suceeding--the conventional methods of modern mixtapes, 50 created the blueprint for todays artist. The concept of remaking or adding a verse to a song already in radio rotation was unheard of prior to 50's existence. Without 50 would there be a Drake? Would there be a Maino? Would there be a sucessfull Lil Wayne? Artist who have all followed 50's format. This argument will remain in question until there is an artist with the ability to sell 22 million records with his first two releases. 50 rejuvenated the confidence of corporate labels with his non-stop persistence and un paralell success. In todays market there is not one relavant artist who has not been inluenced by 50's blue print, of course because of the competitive nature of Hip-Hop no artist will admit it, but the proof is within there releases.

The only thing Drake and 50 have in common, in terms of buzz, is that 50 created the format for Drake to obtain relevancy through releasing mixtapes. Drake is on the radio, which means undoubtedly his record is worked by a label or financed. 50 had no label. In reality, 50's content was too aggressive to even consider radio play, which truly made the G-Unit movement organic. 50 brought the consumer to him. Drake is able to bring his music to the consumer. The idea of Drake's buzz being compared to 50's buzz can only be justified if Drake is able produce 50's results; a debut that sold 12 million albums. This is not to discount Drake as an artist, as its obvious his music is connecting with the general public, but to make comparisons this early is destrimental to his growth and not wholeheartedly embracing 50's obvious, and apparent influence over the culture.