Best Friend (50 Cent song)

Infobox Single
Name = Best Friend


Caption =
Artist = 50 Cent featuring Olivia
from Album = Get Rich or Die Tryin' Soundtrack & Behind Closed Doors
Released = 2005
Format = CD
Recorded =
Genre = East Coast Hip Hop, Hip hop, Contemporary R&B
Length = 4:11
Label = G-Unit, Interscope
Writer = Curtis Jackson
Producer = Hi-Tek
Certification =
Chronology = 50 Cent
Last single = "Window Shopper" (2005)
This single = "Best Friend" (2005)
Next single = "I'll Whip Ya Head Boy" (2005)
Misc = Extra chronology
Artist = Olivia
Last single = "R U Capable" (2001)
This single = "Best Friend" (2005)
Next single = "Cherry Pop" (2007)"Best Friend" was the third single released for the soundtrack of the film "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and third single from Olivia's "Behind Closed Doors" album.

Background

The song is by 50 Cent and it features Olivia. The song is produced by Hi-Tek. the song also samples the song Silly Wasn't I by Valerie Simpson from her self-titled 1972 album for its beat.

The original version of the song is used throughout the film as a way for Marcus (the character played by 50 Cent during Marcus' older years) to lyrically tease/flirt Charlene with, when he passes her the tape with the track on it.Fact|date=August 2007 The beat in the song is actually different from the real version by 50 cent. In the movie, the "Best Friend" instrumental is substituted by "The Bridge Is Over" by KRS-1