Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New Y… Read Full Bio ↴Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New York), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is a Grammy award nominated rapper, actor, singer, entrepreneur, author and founder of the hip hop group and label G-Unit.

Jackson was born and raised in South Jamaica, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. His mother Sabrina, a drug dealer, died in a fire when he was 8. Since his father had already abandoned the family, young Curtis was sent to live with his grandparents. Growing up during the crack epidemic of the 80s and 90s, Jackson dealt drugs when he wasn't "killing time" at school or boxing at a local gym. His grandparents assumed he was at after-school programs when he was out selling crack. In tenth grade, Jackson was caught with guns and drug money passing through the metal detectors at Andrew Jackson High School in Queens. In 1994, Jackson was arrested again for selling vials of cocaine to an undercover officer, and three weeks later he was arrested yet-again after police found heroin, crack cocaine, and a starter pistol in his home. Jackson was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison, but opted to join a 6 month boot camp program and get his GED. Around this time, Jackson began going by "50 Cent," inspired by deceased Brooklyn stick-up man Kelvin "50 Cent" Martin.

After leaving drug dealing to pursue a rap career, he released his debut album Guess Who's Back Again in 2002. He was discovered by Eminem and Dr. Dre and then signed to Interscope Records. He has since released Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003), The Massacre (2006), Curtis (2007) and Before I Self Destruct (2009).

50 Cent has engaged in feuds with other rappers including Jay-Z, Ja Rule, The Game, Cam'ron, Fat Joe, and Rick Ross. He has also pursued an acting career, appearing in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' in 2005, the Iraq War film Home of the Brave in 2006, and Righteous Kill in 2008. 50 Cent is one of the richest hip-hop performers, having a net worth estimated at US $440 million in 2008.

Before 50 Cent ever inked a major deal, he built up a substantial fan base in New York through underground mixtapes. 50 Cent met up with Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC and was signed to his label to write all of Jay’s music. After he’d left JMJ, he signed to Columbia Records in 1996. On this label, he released Power of the Dollar, and the singles How to Rob and Ghetto Qua Ran. Columbia Records released him from the label after being shot on May 24th, 2000.

Around this time, Eminem had heard one of 50 Cent’s demo tapes and expressed a huge interest in him on MTV, as did Dr. Dre. Shortly after this, 50 Cent officially signed to Interscope Records. He was the first rapper to sign to the joint label owned by Dr. Dre and Eminem. The first song he released on this record was entitled Wanksta and was featured on the 8 Mile soundtrack.

In its first week of release, his debut ”Get Rich Or Die Tryin’” sold 872,000 units - easily reaching Gold status. Within the second week it went Platinum (1 mil) and on April 12th, 2004 the RIAA certified it six times Platinum.

In 2005 he followed the success of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ with a new release - The Massacre (originally called St. Valentines Day Massacre until the release date was pushed back). The first single released off this, Disco Inferno, was a huge hit - he followed this hit up by the release of Candy Shop and then again with Just a Lil Bit.

In 2003 Interscope Records allowed 50 Cent to have his own label - G-Unit Records. He first signed Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and Young Buck as the established members of G-Unit Records. In 2004, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent had signed The Game under a joint venture.

14-Just A Lil Bit
50 Cent Lyrics

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Shady
Aftermath
G-Unit

Damn baby all I need is a lil' bit
A lil' bit of this, a lil' bit of that
Get it crackin' in the club when you hear this shit

Drop it like its hot, get to workin' that back
Go shake that thang, yeah work that thang
Let me see it go up and down
Rotate that thang, I want to touch that thang
Can you make it go 'round and 'round?
I step up in the club, I'm like who you with
G-Unit in the house, yeah that's my clique
Yeah I'm young, but a nigga from the old school
On the dance floor, a nigga doin' old moves
I don't give a fuck, I do what I wan' do
I hit your ass up, boy I done warned you
Better listen, when I talk, nigga don't trip
Yo' heat in the car, mine's in this bitch
I ain't tryna beef, I'm tryna get my drink on
Got my diamonds, my fitted, and my mink on
I'ma kick it at the bar 'til its time to go
Then I'ma get shorty here and I'ma let her know

All a nigga really need is a lil' bit
Not a lot baby girl just a lil' bit
We can head to the crib in a lil' bit
I can show ya how I live in a lil' bit
I want to unbutton your pants just a lil' bit
Take 'em off and pull 'em down a lil' bit
Get to kissin' and touchin' a lil' bit
Get to lickin' it, a lil' bit

This is 50, comin' out your stereos
Hard to tell though, 'cause I switched the flow
Eyes a lil' low, 'cause I twist the dro'
Pockets on swoll 'cause I move the O's
My neck, my wrist, my ears is froze
Come get ya bitch, she on me dog
She must of heard about the dough
Now captain come on and save a hoe
I get it crunk in the club, I'm off the chain
Number one on the chart, all the time man
When the kid in the house, I turn it out
Keep the dance floor packed, that's without a doubt
And shorty shake that thing like a pro man
She back it up on me I'm like oh man
I get close enough to her so I know she can hear
System thumpin', party jumpin', I said loud and clear

All a nigga really need is a lil' bit
Not a lot baby girl just a lil' bit
We can head to the crib in a lil' bit
I can show ya how I live in a lil' bit
I want to unbutton your pants just a lil' bit
Take 'em off and pull 'em down a lil' bit
Get to kissin' and touchin' a lil' bit
Get to lickin' it, a lil' bit

Baby you got me feelin' right (ya heard me)
My mama gone, you can spend the night (ya heard me)
I ain't playin', I'ma tryna fuck tonight (ya heard me)
Clothes off, face down, ass up, c'mon

All a nigga really need is a lil' bit
Not a lot baby girl just a lil' bit
We can head to the crib in a lil' bit
I can show ya how I live in a lil' bit
I want to unbutton your pants just a lil' bit
Take 'em off and pull 'em down a lil' bit
Get to kissin' and touchin' a lil' bit
Get to lickin' it, a lil' bit

All a nigga really need is a lil' bit
Not a lot baby girl just a lil' bit
We can head to the crib in a lil' bit
I can show ya how I live in a lil' bit
I want to unbutton your pants just a lil' bit
Take 'em off and pull 'em down a lil' bit

Get to kissin' and touchin' a lil' bit
Get to lickin' it, a lil' bit

Overall Meaning

The song "Just a lil bit" by 50 Cent is a classic example of a club banger. The song is all about having a good time, getting drunk, dancing, and hooking up. The lyrics are pretty straightforward and focus on getting a girl, dancing and enjoying the night. The chorus is catchy and will get people moving.

The song starts with 50 Cent rapping about how all he needs is a little bit of "this and that" to get the party started. He encourages girls to shake their thing, and even offers to help. As he makes his way through the club, he warns anyone who wants to pick a fight to stay away, but he's mostly focused on having a good time. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing that all he needs is a little bit of everything. The bridge of the song is special, the beat shifts as 50 Cent raps about his skills and fame, and it's a clear indication of his personal success.

Overall, "Just a lil bit" is a straightforward club banger that is focused on having fun. 50 Cent knows how to get a party started, and this song is a testament to that.

Line by Line Meaning

Damn baby all I need is a lil' bit
I don't need a lot, just a little bit of something to make me happy.

A lil' bit of this, a lil' bit of that
I don't need one thing in particular, just a little bit of everything.

Get it crackin' in the club when you hear this shit
This song will get the party started when you hear it in the club.

Drop it like its hot, get to workin' that back
Start dancing and moving your body in a sexy way.

Go shake that thang, yeah work that thang
Start dancing and really show off your moves.

Let me see it go up and down
Show me your body movements going up and down.

Rotate that thang, I want to touch that thang
Rotate your body and let me touch different parts of it.

Can you make it go round and round
Can you keep rotating your body in circles?

I step up in the club, I'm like who you with
As soon as I enter the club, I want to know who you're here with.

G-Unit in the house, yeah that's my clique
I'm here with my crew G-Unit, we're running the show.

Yeah I'm young, but a nigga from the old school
Even though I'm young, I still have classic dance moves.

On the dance floor, a nigga doin' old moves
I'm on the dance floor busting out the classic dance moves.

I don't give a fuck, I do what I wan' do
I don't care what anyone thinks, I do what makes me happy.

I hit your ass up, boy I done warned you
I've warned you before, so don't be surprised when I come after you.

Better listen, when I talk, nigga don't trip
Pay attention to what I'm saying, don't argue with me.

Yo' heat in the car, mine's in this bitch
You may have your gun in the car, I have mine with me.

I ain't tryna beef, I'm tryna get my drink on
I don't want any trouble, I just want to have a good time drinking.

Got my diamonds, my fitted, and my mink on
I'm wearing my expensive jewelry, a fitted hat, and a mink coat.

I'ma kick it at the bar 'til its time to go
I'll hang out at the bar and drink until it's time to leave.

Then I'ma get shorty here and I'ma let her know
After that, I'll find a girl to take home and let her know what's on my mind.

This is 50, comin' out your stereos
This song is by 50 Cent, and it's coming through your speakers.

Hard to tell though, 'cause I switched the flow
It's hard to recognize me because I switched up my rapping style.

Eyes a lil' low, 'cause I twist the dro'
My eyes are a little bit low because I've been smoking weed.

Pockets on swoll 'cause I move the O's
My pockets are full of money because I sell drugs.

My neck, my wrist, my ears is froze
I have expensive jewelry covering my neck, wrist, and ears.

Come get ya bitch, she on me dog
Your girl is all over me, you better come get her.

She must of heard about the dough
She's attracted to me because she knows I have money.

Now captain come on and save a hoe
Now it's your turn to come save your girl from me.

I get it crunk in the club, I'm off the chain
I get the party started in the club, I'm wild and crazy.

Number one on the chart, all the time man
My music is always at the top of the charts.

When the kid in the house, I turn it out
When I'm in the club, I take over the dance floor.

Keep the dance floor packed, that's without a doubt
I always make sure the dance floor is full of people dancing.

And shorty shake that thing like a pro man
I love it when girls dance like professionals.

She back it up on me I'm like oh man
When a girl dances close to me, I get excited.

I get close enough to her so I know she can hear
I get close enough to the girl to whisper in her ear.

System thumpin', party jumpin', I said loud and clear
The music is loud and the party is energetic, as I say what's on my mind.

Baby you got me feelin' right (ya heard me)
Girl, you're making me feel really good.

My mama gone, you can spend the night (ya heard me)
My mom isn't home, so you can stay over tonight.

I ain't playin', I'ma tryna fuck tonight (ya heard me)
I'm not joking around, I want to have sex with you tonight.

Clothes off, face down, ass up, c'mon
Take your clothes off and get into position for sex.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Scott Spencer Storch

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