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.
A Baltimore Love Thing )
50 Cent Lyrics
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Yeah, she loves me not
The fiends need me, I ain't around, they bones ache
Detox, rehab, cold sweats, watch them shake
I'm not that genie in a bottle, I'm in a bag
Take one hit and slide off to the Land of H man
When we first met, I thought you'd never doubt me
Girl I'm missing you, come and see me soon
Tie your arm up, put that lighter under that spoon
Now put that needle to ya arm princess, stick it in, relapse
I'm back bitch, don't ever try that again
All the shit I did for you, I made you feel good
We have a love thing, you treatin' this like it's just a fling
What we have is more sacred than a vow or a ring
You broke my heart you dirty bitch, I won't forget what you did
If you give birth, I'll already be in love with your kids
Listen I don't give a damn if your ass starts smokin'
But we have a bond that is not to be broken
We got a love thing, girl you tried to leave me
But you need me, can you see you're addicted to me?
We got a love thing, I can take ya higher girl
Fuckin' with me, you can be all you can be
We got a love thing, girl you tried to leave me
But you need me, can you see you're addicted to me?
We got a love thing, I can take ya higher girl
Fuckin' with me, you can be all you can be
Baby you know, on the low, ya sister been eyein' me
I'm good lookin', so you know soon she be tryin' me
Heard she bi-sexual, she fuck what that girl
But boy, oh boy, fuckin' wit me is a whole 'nother world
After that first night she fall in love, then chase the feelin'
I hung out with Marvin when he wrote Sexual Healing
Kurt Cobain, we were good friends, Ozzy Osbourne too
I be with rock stars, see you lucky I'm fuckin' with you
I chilled with Frankie Lymon and Jimi Hendrix crew
See this is new to you, but to me this ain't new
I live the lavish life, listen if the mood is right
Me you and ya sister can do the do tonight
I never steer you wrong, if you hyper I make you calm
I'll be your incentive, your reason for you to move forward
Let's make a date, promise you'll come to see me
Even if it means you have to sell ya mama's TV
I love you, love me back, no one said lovin' me be easy
We got a love thing, girl you tried to leave me
But you need me, can you see you're addicted to me?
We got a love thing, I can take ya higher girl
Fuckin' with me, you can be all you can be
We got a love thing, girl you tried to leave me
But you need me, can you see you're addicted to me?
We got a love thing, I can take ya higher girl
Fuckin' with me, you can be all you can be
I love you, I got you bare footed on glass, chasin' a dove
That monkey on ya back symbolizes my love
Your friends talk bad about me bitch, you sit there and listen to them
Over and over you hurt me, my love is unconditional
They talk to you when you up when you down, then they got nothin' to say
But when you call up, I come runnin', I always take the pain away
They set you up to let you down, they crowned you prom queen
They know bout me behind your back, call you a fuckin' fiend
Can we just be alone so I can kiss and hug you
Push me inside you, no other man can love you like I do
Call me daddy, I'll make you feel good, I mean real good
I find pleasure in pleasing you like a real man should
It was written long before us, it was carved in a tree
Forever me and you baby, we were meant to be
There's more to life than laughter, what brought us together was fate
And we'll be hand in hand when you walk through those pearly gates
And to see to that, I'ma do whatever it takes
We got a love thing, girl you tried to leave me
But you need me, can you see you're addicted to me?
We got a love thing, I can take ya higher girl
Fuckin' with me, you can be all you can be
We got a love thing, girl you tried to leave me
But you need me, can you see you're addicted to me?
We got a love thing, I can take ya higher girl
Fuckin' with me, you can be all you can be
The song "A Baltimore Love Thing" by 50 Cent tells the story of a drug addiction that has spiraled out of control. The singer has become a source of drugs for the addicts he knows, but he also has a romantic interest who is also an addict. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that they have a "love thing," indicating that their relationship is more than just drug use. He implores her to continue to stay addicted to him and even speaks of hoping for children with her. He warns her that he is the only one that can make her feel good and is demanding of her allegiance to him.
The song is a commentary on the destructive nature of drug addiction and how it can ruin even the most sacred relationships. The use of addictive substances is often portrayed as a romantic act, as seen in this song, and it highlights the tragedy that can come from allowing drug addiction to control one's life. 50 Cent is very stern and almost threatening in his delivery, as he is trying to convince this woman to stay addicted to him.
Line by Line Meaning
She loves me, she loves me not
I am uncertain about the love she has for me.
Yeah, she loves me not
I am sure that she doesn't love me.
The fiends need me, I ain't around, they bones ache
When I am not around, drug addicts suffer from withdrawal.
Detox, rehab, cold sweats, watch them shake
The process of detoxification and rehabilitation is difficult for addicts and they experience physical symptoms such as cold sweats and shaking.
I'm not that genie in a bottle, I'm in a bag
I am not a magical solution to their problems, but rather a source of the drug that provides temporary relief.
Take one hit and slide off to the Land of H man
Taking one hit of the drug will lead to a high that takes you to a euphoric 'Land of H'.
When we first met, I thought you'd never doubt me
I believed that our relationship was built on trust and loyalty.
Now you tryin' to leave me, you never live without me
You are attempting to end our relationship, but you cannot survive without me due to your addiction.
Girl I'm missing you, come and see me soon
I miss you and want you to visit me soon.
Tie your arm up, put that lighter under that spoon
Prepare the drug for injection with a heated spoon and a tied arm.
Now put that needle to ya arm princess, stick it in, relapse
Inject the drug into your arm, even though you have already relapsed once.
I'm back bitch, don't ever try that again
I have returned and do not want you to end the relationship again.
All the shit I did for you, I made you feel good
I did everything for you and made you happy.
We have a love thing, you treatin' this like it's just a fling
We have a true and deep love, but you are treating it carelessly.
What we have is more sacred than a vow or a ring
Our love is more meaningful than just a legal bond or a piece of jewelry.
You broke my heart you dirty bitch, I won't forget what you did
You hurt me deeply and I will not forgive or forget.
If you give birth, I'll already be in love with your kids
I will be devoted to your children, even if you leave me.
Listen I don't give a damn if your ass starts smokin'
I do not care if you engage in dangerous behavior.
But we have a bond that is not to be broken
Our love is strong and unbreakable.
We got a love thing, girl you tried to leave me
We have a real relationship, and you attempted to end it.
But you need me, can you see you're addicted to me?
You cannot live without me, and you are addicted to me.
We got a love thing, I can take ya higher girl
Our love is powerful enough to provide a feeling of euphoria.
Fuckin' with me, you can be all you can be
Being with me will allow you to fulfill your potential.
Baby you know, on the low, ya sister been eyein' me
Your sister is secretly attracted to me.
I'm good lookin', so you know soon she be tryin' me
I am attractive and therefore your sister will attempt to pursue a relationship with me.
Heard she bi-sexual, she fuck what that girl
I heard that your sister is bisexual and engages in sexual activity with women.
But boy, oh boy, fuckin' wit me is a whole 'nother world
A relationship with me is completely different from any other.
After that first night she fall in love, then chase the feelin'
After one night together, she will fall in love and constantly crave that feeling.
I hung out with Marvin when he wrote Sexual Healing
I spent time with Marvin Gaye when he wrote 'Sexual Healing'.
Kurt Cobain, we were good friends, Ozzy Osbourne too
I had friendships with famous musicians like Kurt Cobain and Ozzy Osbourne.
I be with rock stars, see you lucky I'm fuckin' with you
I am usually with famous people, so you should consider yourself fortunate that I am in a relationship with you.
I chilled with Frankie Lymon and Jimi Hendrix crew
I spent time with the music group that included Frankie Lymon and Jimi Hendrix.
See this is new to you, but to me this ain't new
My experiences may be new to you, but I have already lived through them.
I live the lavish life, listen if the mood is right
I live a rich and luxurious life, and if the timing is appropriate,
Me you and ya sister can do the do tonight
All three of us can engage in sexual activity tonight.
I never steer you wrong, if you hyper I make you calm
I will always make good decisions for you and can calm you down when you are anxious.
I'll be your incentive, your reason for you to move forward
I will motivate and encourage you to achieve your goals.
Let's make a date, promise you'll come to see me
We should plan a date for you to visit me, and you should promise to follow through.
Even if it means you have to sell ya mama's TV
Even if it requires you to sell your mother's television, you should visit me.
I love you, love me back, no one said lovin' me be easy
I love you and want you to love me, but loving me is not easy.
I love you, I got you bare footed on glass, chasin' a dove
I love you so much that I would make you do something difficult and painful like chasing a dove barefoot on glass.
That monkey on ya back symbolizes my love
The drug addiction that you struggle with is symbolic of my love and control over you.
Your friends talk bad about me bitch, you sit there and listen to them
Your friends speak negatively about me, and you listen to them without disagreeing.
Over and over you hurt me, my love is unconditional
You repeatedly hurt me, but my love for you is unwavering and unconditional.
They talk to you when you up when you down, then they got nothin' to say
Your friends speak to you when you are successful or struggling, but do not provide any real support or guidance.
But when you call up, I come runnin', I always take the pain away
When you need me, I always come and provide relief from any pain.
They set you up to let you down, they crowned you prom queen
Your friends build you up but ultimately disappoint you, despite your status as prom queen.
They know bout me behind your back, call you a fuckin' fiend
Your friends know about my negative influence on you and call you a drug addict behind your back.
Can we just be alone so I can kiss and hug you
We should spend time alone so that I can show physical affection.
Push me inside you, no other man can love you like I do
We should have sexual intercourse, and no one else will love you like I do.
Call me daddy, I'll make you feel good, I mean real good
Address me as 'daddy' and I will provide pleasure that is unlike anything you have experienced before.
I find pleasure in pleasing you like a real man should
It is my duty as a man to find pleasure in satisfying you.
It was written long before us, it was carved in a tree
Our relationship was meant to happen and has been predetermined since ancient times.
Forever me and you baby, we were meant to be
We were always destined to be together forever.
There's more to life than laughter, what brought us together was fate
The reason for our relationship goes beyond just having fun, it was predetermined by fate.
And we'll be hand in hand when you walk through those pearly gates
We will be together even after we pass away and enter heaven.
And to see to that, I'ma do whatever it takes
I will do everything in my power to ensure that we remain together forever.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Curtis Jackson, Quentin Staples, Norma Jean Toney
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