Those who think 50 Cent’s popularity is dwindling might want to take a step back. According to VH1, their recent “Behind the Music” episode highlighting 50 Cent was their highest rated premiere episode since the year 2000. Over 2.2 million viewers tuned in earlier this Tuesday, making VH1 the most watched cable channel during that time frame.

The 50 Cent “Behind The Music” episode beat out other similar recent shows on rappers like Lil Wayne and T.I. 50 haters will fight back though that the show did so well only because The VH1 Hip Hop Honors premiered directly after 50’s “Behind the Music” episode.