Behind the scenes, the album was rumored to feature production from hip-hop royalty, including Dr. Dre, Just Blaze, Timbaland, Illmind, and Boi-1da. Why the 2012 "Album Zip" Never Dropped
Reception-wise, the album received mixed reviews. Some critics praised the production while others thought it lacked the impact of his earlier work. It did chart well on Billboard though. Need to find exact sales figures or streaming numbers if available.
In July 2012, the official lead single "New Day" (featuring Dr. Dre and Alicia Keys) was released. This is the only officially finalized track from the Street King Immortal sessions that saw a proper release as part of the project's promotion.
Because Street King Immortal was delayed for so many years, it fell victim to the internet's obsession with unreleased music. Throughout the mid-2010s, search terms like "50 cent street king immortal 2012 albumzip" or "download SKI leaked album" became frequent queries among hardcore fans looking for a hidden ZIP file or mediafire link containing the mythical project.