Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Fabolous Released “Ghetto Fabolous” 17 Years Ago

On September 11, 2001, 17 years ago today, Fabolous released his debut studio album, “Ghetto Fabolous” on Desert Storm and Elektra Records.

With singles such as “I Can’t Deny It,” which features vocals by Nate Dogg and samples Tupac Shakur’s Ambitionz Az a Ridah,” and “Trade It All,” which was produced by DJ Clue and DURO featuring Jagged Edge, the album was a commercial success. 

“Ghetto Fabolous” peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It ultimately sold over 1.05 million copies by 2003, as it was certified platinum on February 6, 2003, by the RIAA. 

What is your favorite song from this album?

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