| The Assassin | |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | Big Ed |
| Cover: | The Assassin.jpg |
| Recorded: | 1997–98 |
| Genre: | Gangsta rap |
| Next Title: | Special Forces |
| Next Year: | 2000 |
The Assassin is the debut studio album by American rapper Big Ed. It was released on September 1, 1998, through No Limit/Priority Records. The production was handled by Beats by the Pound, as well as Mr. Mixx and Les G. It features guest appearances from Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, C-Murder, Mac, Master P, Mystikal, Fiend, Mr. Serv-On, Full Blooded, Gambino Family, Magic, Mo B. Dick, O'Dell, Snoop Dogg and Steady Mobb'n. The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B Albums in the United States.
| Chart (1998) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[1] | 16 | |
| US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[2] | 3 |