American rapper and actor
Born: July 6, 1975
50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975, in Queens, New York, is a renowned rapper, actor, producer, and entrepreneur. Raised in the South Jamaica neighborhood, he experienced a tumultuous childhood, marked by his mother’s murder when he was just eight years old. Jackson turned to the streets, eventually becoming involved in drug dealing.
In the late 1990s, he began his music career, adopting the stage name 50 Cent as a metaphor for change. His breakthrough came with the release of his mixtape “Guess Who’s Back?” in 2002, which caught the attention of Eminem and Dr. Dre. Under their mentorship, 50 Cent released his debut album, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” (2003), which was a massive commercial success, featuring hits like “In Da Club” and “21 Questions.”
50 Cent’s gritty lyrics and distinctive delivery quickly made him a prominent figure in hip-hop. He continued his success with albums like “The Massacre” (2005) and “Curtis” (2007). Besides music, he ventured into acting, starring in films such as “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” and “Power,” a popular TV series he also produced.
An astute businessman, 50 Cent has invested in various ventures, including a stake in Vitaminwater, which significantly boosted his net worth. His resilience and business acumen have cemented his status as a multifaceted entertainment mogul.
50 Cent’s 5 most popular quotes
- The only thing that I’m scared of is not livin’ up to the expectations of Dr. Dre and Eminem.
- If they keep comin’ at me, I’ll just keep responding back until they don’t exist anymore. I got the time and energy to ruin what is left of their careers, if they want to do that.
- Every negative is a positive. The bad things that happen to me, I somehow make them good. That means you can’t do anything to hurt me.
- I don’t think it makes me a role model. I think it makes me inspiring. Cause I’m from the bottom I think they look at me and go, well, if he made it, I can make it.
- If it ain’t making me money, making me better or making me happy… ain’t making time for it.
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