The album debuted strong, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with over 143,000 copies sold in its opening week. Fueled by Fab’s laid-back delivery and slick punchlines, Ghetto Fabolous produced a string of singles that kept his name buzzing: “Can’t Deny It” featuring the late Nate Dogg, the Neptunes-crafted “Young’n (Holla Back),” and “Trade It All” with Jagged Edge.
Behind the boards, the album boasted a stacked lineup of producers, including DJ Clue, Timbaland, Rockwilder, Just Blaze, Rick Rock, and DJ Envy, among others. Their collective sound provided Fab the perfect mix of radio appeal and street grit.
By 2003, Ghetto Fabolous had sold over a million copies and earned platinum certification, proving that Fabolous had the staying power to last beyond his rookie season. The project not only marked the start of his long-running career but also added to the soundtrack of an era in New York hip hop.
Two decades later, Ghetto Fabolous still stands as a reminder of Fab’s arrival and the resilience of the city it was born in.