The phrase or "putting together paper" in hip-hop context refers to earning and accumulating significant wealth. For the legendary trio of Eminem , Dr. Dre , and 50 Cent , their collaboration on the 2009 hit "Crack A Bottle" was a massive financial and cultural success that reinforced their status as industry powerhouses. The Financial Powerhouse Trio (As of 2026)
G-Unit Records, Vitamin Water deal, TV production (Power Universe) "Crack A Bottle" Legacy Eminem, Dr. Dre, & 50 Cent - Crack A Bottle [Official Video]
Though the song was a hit in 2009, an official music video was famously unreleased for over a decade, eventually being "unlocked" from the Shady vault and shared with fans in 2022. The phrase or "putting together paper" in hip-hop