50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an American rapper, actor, and businessman, known for his impactful contributions to hip-hop.
Raised in a challenging environment in Queens, New York, 50 Cent began selling drugs at a young age and faced multiple arrests during his youth.
His breakthrough came in 2002 when Eminem discovered his mixtape, leading to a record deal with Shady Records.
Biography
Early Life
Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, was born on July 6, 1975, in Queens, New York City. Raised in the South Jamaica neighborhood by his mother, Sabrina, a drug dealer, Jackson faced significant challenges early in life, including the tragic loss of his mother in a fire when he was just eight years old. Following her death, he was raised by his grandparents. Jackson's youth was marked by a tumultuous environment; he began boxing at age 11 and turned to selling drugs at 12, which he openly admitted to his grandmother. His early experiences with crime led to multiple arrests, including a significant one in 1994 for selling cocaine, resulting in a brief prison sentence.
Career
50 Cent's music career began in earnest in 1996 when he started rapping in a friend's basement. His big break came in 2002 when Eminem discovered his mixtape "Guess Who's Back?" and signed him to Shady Records. His debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin’" (2003), was a massive success, establishing him as a leading figure in hip-hop. Over the years, he released several acclaimed albums, including "The Massacre" and "Curtis," and became known for his gritty lyrics and unique style. Jackson's artistry has been influenced by hip-hop legends such as Nas and The Notorious B.I.G., and he has often cited his competitive nature in both boxing and rap as a driving force in his career.
Personal Life
Despite his tough exterior and lyrics that often reference drug and alcohol use, 50 Cent is a teetotaler, attributing this choice to a negative experience with alcohol. He has a son, Marquise, born in 1997, with whom he has had a complicated relationship, often highlighted in the media. In 2007, he was honored with "50 Cent Curtis Jackson Day" in Bridgeport, Connecticut, recognizing his contributions to music and culture. Jackson's life philosophy, shaped by his near-fatal shooting in 2000, emphasizes a belief in fate and divine timing, stating, "When your time comes, you go. I think that comes from God."
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Discography
Americaz Most Wanted2019
- 1.2 of Americaz Most Wanted4:02
- 2.Dogg Pound Gangstaville3:48
- 3.Robbery2:39
- 4.Static I4:01
- 5.Getcha Girl Dogg5:21
- 6.Man Down4:00
- 7.Be the Realist3:17
- 8.Dogghouse4:25
- 9.People Talkin2:40
- 10.California Love5:47
- 11.Whoop Your Ass3:00
- 12.Gon Pay Me3:28
- 13.How Do You Want It4:49
- 14.Puppy Love4:27
- 15.Seen Too Much2:18
- 16.Ride or Die4:00
- 17.I Got Dat Fire4:47
- 18.Dance3:08
- 19.Fatha Figga5:01
- 20.Yay Got That Fire2:38
Nothin’ but a G‐Thang2019
- 1.2 Gangsta4:59
- 2.Robbery2:39
- 3.Never Leave Me Alone5:58
- 4.One Night Stand5:14
- 5.Dance3:08
- 6.2 of Americaz Most Wanted4:02
- 7.Wanted Dead or Alive4:36
- 8.Just a Touch2:17
- 9.It’s Dat Gangsta Shit4:10
- 10.Me & My Homies4:11
- 11.Emotional3:50
- 12.Puppy Love4:27
- 13.I Ain’t Mad at Cha4:55
- 14.Thuggin Til I’m Gone2:56
- 15.I Got Dat Fire4:47
- 16.California Love5:47
- 17.Check Cleared2:45
- 18.Whoop Your Ass3:00
- 19.Live It Up4:22
- 20.Nuthin but a G’Thang3:55
Hip‐Hop Showdown: 50 Cent v Snoop Dogg2019
- 1.Robbery2:39
- 2.Friends4:59
- 3.Thuggin Til I’m Gone2:56
- 4.Dogg Pound Gangstaville3:48
- 5.GOD1:51
- 6.Nuthin but a G’Thang3:55
- 7.Hustler’s Ambition3:47
- 8.Cali‐California3:50
- 9.Just a Touch2:17
- 10.Whoop Your Ass3:00
- 11.Gon Pay Me3:28
- 12.Nobody Does It Better4:29
- 13.Seen Too Much2:18
- 14.Can’t Stop That Gangsta Shit4:06
Hip‐Hop Showdown: 50 Cent v Snoop Dogg, Round 22019
- 1.Never Leave Me Alone5:58
- 2.Check Cleared2:45
- 3.Puppy Love4:27
- 4.Emotional3:50
- 5.Getcha Girl Dogg5:21
- 6.Man Down4:00
- 7.Give It 2’Em Dogg3:30
- 8.Dance3:08
- 9.2 of Americaz Most Wanted4:02
- 10.People Talkin2:40
- 11.Dogghouse4:25
- 12.Ho’s Ho’s 23:07
- 13.Ballers Night Out3:29
- 14.Yay Got That Fire2:38
- 15.I Got Dat Fire4:47
- 16.Be Dead!3:32
Come and Get You2018
- 1.Maybe We Crazy3:30
- 2.I’m a Rider2:36
- 3.Robbery 22:39
- 4.Simply the Best1:23
- 5.Simply the Best1:31
- 6.Pimpin’, Pt. 23:27
- 7.Pimpin, Part II (french)1:28
- 8.Why They Look Like That, Pt. 10:37
- 9.Why They Look Like That, Pt. 21:40
- 10.Come and Get You, Pt. 13:34
- 11.Come and Get You, Pt. 22:04
- 12.Grew Up1:31
- 13.Southside1:31
- 14.Hit You Up3:24
Rare2018
- 1.Keep Your Eyes on Yours4:05
- 2.No, No!3:54
- 3.Back 4 That3:34
- 4.Gangsta Style3:42
- 5.It’s a Hit3:44
- 6.My Baby3:16
- 7.Bump Dat2:50
- 8.No One on One3:04
Best of 50 Cent2017
- 1.In da Club3:14
- 2.21 Questions3:44
- 3.P.I.M.P.4:09
- 4.Disco Inferno3:34
- 5.Candy Shop3:27
- 6.Just a Lil Bit3:58
- 7.Outta Control4:07
- 8.Hustler's Ambition3:57
- 9.Best Friend4:14
- 10.Window Shopper3:10
- 11.Ayo Technology4:08
- 12.I Get Money3:44
- 13.Straight to the Bank3:11
- 14.I'll Still Kill3:44
- 15.Get Up3:14
- 16.I Get It In3:20
- 17.Baby by Me3:33
- 18.How to Rob4:24
Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win2014
- 1.Hold On3:47
- 2.Don’t Worry ’Bout It4:03
- 3.Animal Ambition3:09
- 4.Pilot3:20
- 5.Smoke3:52
- 6.Everytime I Come Around3:12
- 7.Irregular Heartbeat3:42
- 8.Hustler3:06
- 9.Twisted3:14
- 10.Winners Circle3:24
- 11.Chase the Paper4:22
- 12.The Funeral2:52
- 13.You Know3:02
- 14.Flip on You3:19
NY State of Mind, Vol. 12011
- 1.Intro0:19
- 2.Kings of NY3:45
- 3.99 Problems (Cool version)3:42
- 4.Good Die Young2:57
- 5.Revolutionary Warfare2:35
- 6.Skit 1 (Reloaded)0:23
- 7.What More Can I Say1:33
- 8.Best Friend1:33
- 9.Hate Me Now1:54
- 10.Dec 4th3:01
- 11.Skit 1 (Stunner)0:27
- 12.Stunt 1013:37
- 13.Thugz Mansion (Chill version)2:57
- 14.Threats (Flashy version)0:40
- 15.Threats (Killa version)3:23
- 16.Poppin Them Thangs4:12
- 17.Skit 1 - (Dice Game)0:34
- 18.2nd Childhood4:30
- 19.Dirt Off Your Shoulders1:01
- 20.What Up Gangsta2:59
- 21.Hey Nas1:39
- 22.Skit 2 (Re-Reloaded)0:28
- 23.Lucifer1:59
- 24.Shot Down1:35
- 25.Book of Rhymes3:57
- 26.99 Problems (Just 2 Get a Rep version)2:35
- 27.Skit 2 (9 Times)0:16
- 28.Hustlers Ambition3:12
- 29.Warrior Song2:15
- 30.Skit 3 - (Get Money)0:26
- 31.The Bounce2:27
- 32.Pop Those Thangs (Latino Flava version)1:50
- 33.Skit 2 - (Outta Here)0:31
- 34.Get Down (Jazz version)1:05
- 35.Get Down (Keepin It live outro version)1:55
Get Rich or Die Tryin’ / The Massacre2009
- 1.Intro0:06
- 2.What Up Gangsta2:59
- 3.Patiently Waiting4:49
- 4.Many Men (Wish Death)4:16
- 5.In da Club3:13
- 6.High All the Time4:29
- 7.Heat4:15
- 8.If I Can’t3:17
- 9.Blood Hound4:00
- 10.Back Down4:03
- 11.P.I.M.P.4:09
- 12.Like My Style3:13
- 13.Poor Lil’ Rich3:19
- 14.21 Questions3:44
- 15.Don’t Push Me4:09
- 16.Gotta Make It to Heaven4:01
- 17.Wanksta3:39
- 18.U Not Like Me4:16
- 19.Life’s on the Line3:38
- 20.Intro0:41
- 21.In My Hood3:51
- 22.This Is 503:04
- 23.I’m Supposed to Die Tonight3:51
- 24.Piggy Bank4:15
- 25.Gatman and Robbin3:47
- 26.Candy Shop3:29
- 27.Outta Control3:22
- 28.Get in My Car4:06
- 29.Ski Mask Way3:06
- 30.A Baltimore Love Thing4:18
- 31.Ryder Music3:52
- 32.Disco Inferno3:34
- 33.Just a Lil’ Bit3:58
- 34.Gunz Come Out4:24
- 35.My Toy Soldier3:44
- 36.Position of Power3:12
- 37.Build You Up2:56
- 38.God Gave Me Style3:02
- 39.So Amazing3:16
- 40.I Don’t Need ’Em3:21
- 41.Hate It or Love It (G-Unit remix)4:24
’90s & My Heart’s Broken2009
- 1.Intro ’90s & My Heart’s Broken0:20
- 2.Return of the Mack3:23
- 3.No Diggity4:10
- 4.Diddy Speaks (interlude)0:14
- 5.Hey Mr DJ3:23
- 6.Real Love3:48
- 7.Devils Pie4:09
- 8.Hot Like Fire2:58
- 9.Valentines (skit)0:41
- 10.Creep3:38
- 11.Poison3:51
- 12.Pony3:03
- 13.Motown Philly3:01
- 14.Can’t You See3:14
- 15.This Is How We Do It2:59
Before I Self Destruct2009
- 1.The Invitation2:54
- 2.Then Days Went By3:45
- 3.Death to My Enemies3:46
- 4.So Disrespectful3:39
- 5.Psycho4:46
- 6.Hold Me Down3:19
- 7.Crime Wave3:44
- 8.Stretch4:08
- 9.Strong Enough3:02
- 10.Get It Hot2:59
- 11.Gangsta’s Delight3:15
- 12.I Got Swag3:35
- 13.Baby by Me3:33
- 14.Do You Think About Me3:27
- 15.OK, You’re Right3:05
- 16.Could’ve Been You4:20
- 17.Flight 1874:11
- 18.Baby by Me3:34
Curtis2007
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Dealin’ w/502007
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Freestyle B4 Paystyle2007
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Live at the Hard Rock2007
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The Massacre2005
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Tha Gangsta Mix2005
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Get Rich or Die Tryin’2003
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Best of 50 Cent2003
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G‐Unit, Pt. 5: Bulletproof2003
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The Hits and Unreleased, Volume 12002
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The Shady Aftermath Sampler2002
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Guess Who’s Back?2002
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No Mercy, No Fear2002
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- Aftermath Entertainment
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- Caroline Records
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- Shady Records
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- G-Unit Records
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- Capitol Records
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- JMJ Records
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- Columbia Records
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- Interscope Records
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- Universal Records
Achievements
- Award
- Billboard Music Awards
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Groups
- Alectric Mayhemcurrent
- G‐Unitcurrent
Played together with
- DJ LS OneG‐Unit
- DJ Whoo KidG‐Unit
Lloyd BanksG‐Unit- Mike KnoxxG‐Unit
The GameG‐Unit · 2003–2003
Tony YayoG‐Unit
Young BuckG‐Unit · 2003–2008
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: .50 Cents, 50 Cents, C. Jackson, C.Jackson, Curtis Jackson, Curtis Jackson III
Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, television producer, record executive, and businessman. Born in Queens, a borough of New York City, Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 1996. In 1999–2000, he recorded his debut album, Power of the Dollar, for Columbia Records. During a shooting in May 2000, he was struck by nine bullets, causing its release to be canceled and Jackson to be dropped from the label. His 2002 mixtape Guess Who's Back? was discovered by Detroit rapper Eminem, who signed Jackson to his label Shady Records that year.
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