"Baby by Me" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent, released on September 10, 2009 as the lead single from his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct.

[1] The song was produced by Polow da Don and contains a guest appearance from American R&B singer Ne-Yo.

The artists co-wrote the song with its producers Polow Da Don and William Tyler, and its titular hook is built from a prominent sample of 50 Cent's previous single "I Get Money" (2007).

"The album version of the song was the one where you don't even know the singer," 50 told DJ Whoo Kid over the weekend on Sirius XM Radio.

[4] The music video for "Baby by Me" was shot in October 2009 and features Kelly Rowland as 50 Cent's love interest.

[7] Billboard has stated: "With its club synthesizers and Ne-Yo-aided chorus, the track is far more radio-friendly than his past attempts.

A song like "Baby by Me" that overtly reaches for a pop audience may put 50 Cent back on the airwaves, but it won't necessarily energize the rapper's core fans.