The keyword combination of "The Massacre" and "Sharebeast" evokes a specific era of digital music consumption. was once the largest illegal file-sharing site in the United States before being shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2015.

Following the seismic impact of 2003's Get Rich or Die Tryin' , the expectations for 50 Cent’s second outing were impossibly high. Originally titled St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and slated for a mid-February release, the project was renamed and pushed to March to avoid a release clash with fellow G-Unit member The Game’s debut, The Documentary .

Critics at the time were somewhat divided. While the album dominated the charts with singles like and "Disco Inferno," some reviewers felt it lacked the "hungry" edge of his debut. 50 Cent - The Massacre Lyrics and Tracklist - Genius