20 Years of the Mixtape: Mase – “10 Years of Hate”

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the “10 Years of Hate” mixtape, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and featuring Mase. This release was a significant moment in the mid-2000s, marking Mase’s official transition into the G-Unit camp and his effort to trade his “Shiny Suit” Bad Boy image for the gritty street aesthetic dictated by 50 Cent.

The project consists of 24 tracks, delivered in Whoo Kid’s signature high-energy style filled with exclusives. The highlights of the tape are tracks like “I’m So Hood” and the standout collaboration “I Don’t Know Officer,” where Mase is joined by 50 Cent, Young Buck, and Spider Loc. These tracks served as proof that Mase was fully integrated into the G-Unit roster and ready for a sonic shift.

“10 Years of Hate” was a strategic move for the G-Unit brand, and 20 years later, it stands as a perfect reminder of an era when DJ Whoo Kid’s mixtapes were the primary source of new music straight from the streets of New York.