Curtis James Jackson III
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50 Cent born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975 survived being shot nine times in 2000. He became one of the best-selling rappers with over 30 million albums sold. His debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ 2003 sold 900,000 copies in its first week. He has won a Grammy Award and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2020.
Names, aliases, and relatives of 50 Cent — birth name, kin, and personal ties.
50 Cent by the numbers — life, work, and family.
50 Cent — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.
After his mother was killed when he was eight years old, 50 Cent was raised by his grandparents in Queens, New York City. He attended Andrew Jackson High School and began dealing drugs as a teenager, but never used drugs or alcohol himself. His experience selling drugs later influenced his music and business decisions.
In 2000, 50 Cent survived being shot nine times at his grandmother’s house. His debut album Power of the Dollar was shelved, but in 2002, his mixtape Guess Who’s Back? caught Eminem’s attention, leading to a contract with Shady Records. His 2003 album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, produced by Eminem and Dr. Dre, sold 900,000 copies in its first week and established him as a superstar. He founded G-Unit Records and released The Massacre in 2005.
50 Cent has a son named Sire Jackson. He also has an older son, Marquise Jackson, from a previous relationship. He attended the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards with actress Vivica A. Fox. He has never drunk alcohol or smoked, a decision influenced by his family’s struggles with addiction.
With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, 50 Cent is one of the best-selling rappers of all time. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 30, 2020, with Eminem as a guest speaker. His entrepreneurial ventures include G-Unit Records, clothing lines, and SMS Promotions. He remains a prominent figure in hip hop and pop culture.
The complete filmography of 50 Cent — every film, TV show, and documentary credit, ranked by popularity.
Every award, honor, and recognition received by 50 Cent — Grammys, hall-of-fame inductions, civic honors, lifetime achievements.
A wall of memorable lines from 50 Cent — lyrics, interviews, and off-the-cuff remarks captured over a lifetime.
The Only Thing That I’m Scared of Is Not Livin’ up to the Expectations of Dr. Dre and Eminem.
In Hollywood, They Say There’s No Business Like Show Business. in the Hood, They Say There’s No Business Like Ho’ Business.
I’m Not Trying to Save the World. as a Musician and Artist, It Just Ain’t Me.
A Man Becomes as Attractive as an Attractive Woman When He Becomes Successful and Is Publicly Noted. Power Is an Aphrodisiac.
I Think It’s Easier for the General Public to Embrace Me in a Negative Way. You Have People Who Already Have a Perception of Me That Says I’m a Bad Person.
I Don’t Display Emotions. I Have Every Feeling That Everyone Else Has but I’ve Developed Ways to Suppress Them. Anger Is One of My Most Comfortable Feelings.
In My Neighborhood If You’re Too Aggressive, You Intimidate Someone, They Kill You. or If You Decide to Be Emotional and You Start Crying, You’re a Victim. You Know, the Kid in the Schoolyard That Doesn’t Want to Fight Always Leaves with a Black Eye. You Have to Find a Way to Stay in the Middle, Somewhere Where People Just Don’t Mess with You Because They Know That You Don’t Have a Problem with It If It Goes There.
A Lot of Kids Join the Army to Get a College Education. That’s Why They Do It, and They Get Sent into These Horrible Situations.
I’m a Narcissist, Right? and I Don’t Care How You Feel.
When You Get Hurt as Bad as I Got Hurt, When I Got Hit, Ether Your Fear Consumes You or You Become Insensitive.
Little-known facts about 50 Cent — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.
50 Cent’s mother was killed when she was 23 years old, leaving him orphaned at age eight.
In 2002, 50 Cent released street mixtapes that caught Eminem’s attention, leading to a record deal. He continues to release mixtapes regularly.
The cover of his album The Massacre features a cartoon version of 50 Cent resembling a Ninja Turtle, his son’s favorite characters. He is a fan of the show, with Donatello as his favorite turtle.
50 Cent abstains from alcohol and smoking. He made this decision after observing the negative effects of substances on his relatives while he himself sold drugs without using.
His debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ sold 900,000 copies in its first week, setting a record for the highest debut at the time.
In 2000, 50 Cent was shot nine times at his grandmother’s house in Queens. He survived and made a full recovery after being taken to the hospital.
Before his music career, 50 Cent trained as a boxer.
He has a son named Marquise Jackson, who is also known as 25 Cent.
50 Cent was raised in Queens, New York City, by his grandparents after his mother’s death.
His album The Massacre was initially titled St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and planned for release on February 15, 2005, but was delayed to March 8, 2005, due to production issues.
Forbes estimates 50 Cent’s net worth at $270 million.
On June 25, 2012, 50 Cent was injured in a car crash on the Long Island Expressway when a Mack truck rear-ended his bullet-proof SUV. He suffered neck and back injuries but was released from the hospital within hours.
50 Cent purchased Mike Tyson’s former mansion in Farmington, Connecticut, for $4.1 million. The 50,000-square-foot property features 52 rooms, including five Jacuzzis and a movie theater.
He is signed to Eminem’s Shady Records, which is distributed by Interscope Records.
50 Cent has a long-standing feud with rapper Ja Rule.
He was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C.
Forbes estimated his annual earnings at $33 million at one point.
G-Unit originally included Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks. Young Buck and The Game were also members but left after feuds.
His favorite actor is Charlie Sheen.
He created a dance called the two step that became popular.
He recorded the album Power of the Dollar in 1999, but it was shelved by Columbia Records due to legal issues.
For his 43rd birthday, 50 Cent bought a Rolls Royce Phantom worth an estimated $588,000, shortly after settling a bankruptcy debt of over $22 million.
He is friends with Darryl McDaniels, Ciara, Mike Tyson, Tyrese Gibson, Mya, Bette Midler, and Sha Money XL.
His directorial debut was the series Forgot About Dre in 2019, in which he also acted and executive produced.
On January 30, 2020, 50 Cent received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard. Eminem and executive Chris Albrecht spoke at the ceremony.
He was ranked #8 on Forbes’ annual Celebrity 100 list.
He attended the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards with actress Vivica A. Fox.
In an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, 50 Cent revealed that Sharon Osbourne gave him the nickname Fiddy due to her pronunciation of 50.
He is the CEO and founder of SMS Promotions, and the founder of G-Unit Records, G-Unit Films, G-Unit Books, G-Unit Clothing, and the G-Unity Foundation.
He was voted #8 on VH1’s 100 Hottest Hotties list.
Fade In magazine named him among its 100 People in Hollywood You Need to Know.
In 2024, he endorsed Donald Trump for president.
Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about 50 Cent.
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