The phrase or "putting together paper" in hip-hop context refers to earning and accumulating significant wealth. For the legendary trio of Eminem , Dr. Dre , and 50 Cent , their collaboration on the 2009 hit "Crack A Bottle" was a massive financial and cultural success that reinforced their status as industry powerhouses. The Financial Powerhouse Trio (As of 2026)
Shady Records, massive global album sales, YouTube dominance Multi-Millionaire Eminem, Dr. Dre, & 50 Cent - Crack A Bottle [Official Video]
Watch the long-awaited official visuals for this legendary collaboration that brought together the titans of Shady, Aftermath, and G-Unit: The phrase or "putting together paper" in hip-hop
Though the song was a hit in 2009, an official music video was famously unreleased for over a decade, eventually being "unlocked" from the Shady vault and shared with fans in 2022. The Financial Powerhouse Trio (As of 2026) Shady
This collaboration brought together three of the most financially successful artists in rap history. Their estimated net worths reflect the "paper" they've stacked over decades of dominance in the music and business worlds: Estimated Net Worth (2026) Key "Paper" Sources $250 Million Aftermath Entertainment, Beats by Dre sale, production Eminem $260 Million
Released in February 2009, the song set records for digital sales and solidified the trio's comeback era.