While it was a critical darling, God's Son was also a commercial success. It debuted at number 12 on the prestigious US Billboard 200 chart, selling a very respectable 156,000 copies in its first week. The album was later certified Platinum by the RIAA, and it spawned several hit singles, including the aggressive "Made You Look" and the uplifting "I Can," which famously sampled Beethoven's "Für Elise". In the years since its release, God's Son has only grown in stature. It is frequently revisited as one of Nas's most heartfelt and important works, often cited as an underrated gem in a discography full of classics. The album's raw emotion and lyrical depth have cemented its place as a cornerstone of early 2000s hip-hop.