The song was a massive commercial success upon its release, setting several industry milestones:
: An unfinished version, often referred to as "Number One," leaked in late 2008 on various mixtapes. Crack A Bottle
: It rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming Eminem's second career chart-topper after "Lose Yourself". The song was a massive commercial success upon
: On February 12, 2009, "Crack a Bottle" set a new record for first-week digital sales with 418,000 downloads , surpassing the previous record held by T.I.'s "Live Your Life". : On February 12, 2009, "Crack a Bottle"
: The song is a rare collaboration between three of the biggest names in Shady/Aftermath history: Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent.
: A demo exists where Eminem performs reference vocals for Dr. Dre's verse, showcasing how he guided his mentor's delivery.
The path to the song's official release was marked by widespread leaks: