>yeah, he had buzz
>but he ain't have no hits
>to go along with the buzz
>just mixtape shit
>which just isn't good enough
>dre's cosign gave him legitimacy
>as an "artist"
>and access
>
>puttin' on mean he didn't give 50 talent
>yeah, 50 had/has the talent
>as a gatekeeper, dre helped him get the exposure
>he wanted/needed
>
>you can't discount that


You know how this shit works. These people look for the hottest artist out before they co-sign.

50 was a very easy co-sign with the following he was growing. Dre knows his co-sign would put him over the top.

But anyone could have co-signed. Only difference is, people will take a Dre co-sign as gospel. That right there makes it even easier.