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.

50 Cent
50 Cent Lyrics

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I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs. 50 Cent
I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs.
I am I am
I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs. 50 Cent
M- R- S (respect) M-R-S (you know) M-R-S (not delusional)
M-R-S, M-R-S, Facts, I am the Mrs. 50 Cent
Soy Senora, Soy Senora, Soy Senora,
Soy Senora, Soy Senora, Soy Senora, (respecto!)

Soy Senora 50 Cent (tongue roll Brrrrrlll)
Yes I'm wifie, Yes he wifed me, yes he likes me
We are besties, he has blessed me, personal Jesus
I am the Mrs. 50 Cent
His and hers (together), His and hers, His and hers
His and hers (forever), His and hers, His and hers
I am the Mrs. 50 Cent
Mrs. and Mrs. (soul mates), Mrs. and Mrs., Mrs. and Mrs.,
Mrs. and Mrs. (put a ring on it), Mrs. and Mrs., Mrs. and Mrs. 50 Cent
50 is King, of The World Order, King and Kween of world order,
Mr. and Mrs. 50 Cent, King and Kween 50 Cent
50 penetrates my soul and 3rd-eye like a Buddist Monk
Mrs. 50 Cent is the Consigliere to Mr. 50 Cent (royalty)
I'm a masters level psychotherapist and law school student , Former MTV journalist (smart)
I've known 50 Cent sine his From cshy to Class Release (day 1)
How many of ya'll can say that?
Reality TV Show coming soon.
Utopia, Telosa Texas (I am)
I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs. 50 Cent
I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs., I am the Mrs. 50 Cent
We only drink Branson Cognac and Le Chemin Du Roi Champagne (Sire Spirits)
cnd wear G-Unit Brand.com clothing

This is 50!
(tongue roll Brrrrrlll)

Overall Meaning

50 Cent/Mobb Deep/Nate Dogg's song "50 Cent" is a hard-hitting track that depicts a life of luxury, power, and excess. The lyrics deal with themes surrounding 50 Cent's persona as a drug dealer, his rise to fame in the music industry, and his unapologetic attitude towards his success.

The opening verse of the song sets the tone for what’s to follow, with 50 Cent declaring that he’s “paid in full” and “can’t be touched.” This is followed by Mobb Deep’s Havoc, who delivers an intense verse filled with violent imagery and boasts of his money and power: “I’m on fire, you will get burned.”

Nate Dogg’s chorus takes on an almost gospel-like tone, proclaiming “I’m comin’ up, so you better get this party started,” effectively portraying 50 Cent as a force to be reckoned with in the rap game, and one that can’t be stopped.

Overall, the song is a powerful and unapologetic depiction of 50 Cent’s persona, and the theme of power and success is prevalent throughout the track.

Line by Line Meaning

Yea entiendo
Yes I understand

G-Unit
Referring to the musical group G-Unit

U.T.P. (uh-huh)
Referring to the record label U.T.P. and acknowledging it

Damn, we exclusive now (uh-huh)
Wow, we are now in an exclusive group

Some sh*t only certain n****s know about
Some information that only certain people are aware of

G-Unit
Referring to the musical group G-Unit

I hold it down like there's nothin' to it
I keep control like it's effortless

Gangstas you can't do it like I do it
Other gangsters cannot replicate my actions

My truthfully, I'm exclusive
To tell the truth, I am exceptional

You hear me talking, don't know how to do it
You hear me speaking, but do not possess the same skills

50 Cent, I'm on that sh*t
I, 50 Cent, am dedicated to what I am doing

I got that good sh*t, you know
I possess excellent material

I'm not stupid, I'm low to the ground
I am not foolish, I maintain a low profile

I get the job done, I do it right
I achieve my objectives and I do it correctly

I'm not what you think, I'm what you need
I am not who you perceive, but I am what you require

I'm into distribution, I'm like Atlantic
I am involved in the distribution of my material in a way similar to the record label Atlantic

I got them motherf****s flyin' across the Atlantic
I have my product being transported across the Atlantic Ocean

I know Pablo, Noriega, the real Noriega
I have knowledge of Pablo Escobar and Manuel Noriega, the real person not just the name used by another artist

He owe me a hundred favor
He owes me a large debt of gratitude

'I'm like, 'Catch you later'
I am dismissing the person with a nonchalant attitude

I'll send you back to Medellin
I will send you back to the city of Medellin, where Pablo Escobar was based

50 Cent, let's discuss, he's on the tip
Let us talk about 50 Cent, as he is currently popular

I'm hot now, the block's mine
I am currently popular, and I control the area I live in

There's nothin' you can do to stop my shine (uh-huh, uh-huh)
There is nothing you can do to prevent my success and popularity

Like my mama ain't give me nothin'
I did not rely on anyone to give me success, as if my mother did not contribute to it

16 shots, hollow tips in my gun
My weapon is loaded with 16 rounds of hollow-point bullets

How you want it, chopped or plain?
Do you want to be shot in a way that will disfigure you, or will a regular shot suffice?

It's hard to duck when it's close to ya brain
It is difficult to evade a shot when it is aimed at your head

50 Cent, it's simple, I blast mine
For me, 50 Cent, it is easy to shoot my weapon

Put Basquiat on my walls, they worth millions now
I have hung paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat on my walls, which are now worth millions of dollars

I be on the low, but I be lurkin'
I keep a low profile, but I am still active and observant

I heard your money funny, where's it workin'?
I have heard that your finances are in a difficult situation, where are you finding work?

Where my impalas at? Lemme work wit' them
Where are my Chevrolet Impalas? Let me collaborate with them

I'll get a phone call and I'm back in the game
I will receive a phone call and I will be back in the game of illegal activities

'Cause I'm out there grindin', known for snatchin' chains
Because I am actively hustling, I have a reputation for stealing gold chains from people

N***** staring at me, lookin' hard, but they're soft
People are intensely observing me, appearing tough but actually being weak

They ain't gon' shoot, you only shootin' at the stars
They will not shoot, and their shots are not directed at anything specific

I make 'em take my belt off
I defeat my opponents so easily that they must remove their belt in defeat

Strip, stutter step, dip, I make 'em feel it
I make my opponents strip off their clothes, move erratically, and ultimately experience defeat

All that, there or somethin' still blazin', the beats bangin'
Despite everything happening, the music remains loud and powerful

N***** hear me (uh-huh), but they don't feel me (uh-huh)
People listen to me, but they do not truly understand or connect with me

Take some Big and some Pac and you mix 'em up in a pot (uh-huh)
Mix the music of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur together

Sprinkle a little Big L on top, what the f*** do you got? (Check it out)
Add a touch of Big L's music, and you have something exceptional

You got the realest and illest killers tied up in a knot
You have an assembly of the most genuine and menacing murderers

You jump stupid, you get fu**** up
If you act foolishly, you will receive physical harm

All of a sudden, n***** got a problem when you hit 'em
People suddenly become upset when you confront them with violence

We not playin' as planned
We are not following the original plan

Straight out the gate I go for the throat
Immediately and aggressively, I go for the vital point

I'm on my hustle all week, no sleep, grindin' like I'm broke
I am working hard all week, sacrificing sleep and hustling like I am severely impoverished

That's why I stay with a heater
That is why I carry a gun

Ready to cut a n*****'s head off, I'm creepin' up behind ya
I am prepared to decapitate someone and will sneak up on them with my weapon

My instincts are telling me to get 'em, get 'em
My intuition is urging me to attack and overpower someone

So I got 'em, got 'em
Thus, I attack and overpower them

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kimberly "Mrs. 50 Cent" Bass

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