"Outlaw" is a song by American hip-hop artist

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. The song features production from hip-hop producer

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, and was officially released as a digital download on July 19, 2011.

Background

The song was released after

revealed on Twitter that he and his label were having creative differences and that his album would be on hold until both parties agreed. 50 Cent took matters into his own hands and released the song himself on his website Thisis50.com on June 16. Due to the quick success of the song, 50 Cent said on Twitter that the labels had agreed and that the song's success encouraged them to push the album.

Chart performance

The song charted on the US

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chart at number ninety-nine on the week ending July 23, 2011 on

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radio airplay only, prior to its digital release. It debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 87 on the week ending August 6, 2011, after its first full week of digital sales.

Track listing

;Digital Single

Release information

Purchaseable release

Chart positions

References

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