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.
After My Cheddar
50 Cent Lyrics
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When you frown at me is it because I won't provide for you girl
your after me cheddar
And you friends they see it to screaming we know what your up to do girl
I'm after my cheddar
I gave you your style Gucci this Fendi that
Burberry bag shoes and the hat to match
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but no more Prada shoes
When I just want to chill you want to go out
See me parle with some other chick you want to show out
You say I'm wrong when I dog yo ass like I should
now you reminisce about all the time I treated you good
[Chorus]
when you think about me grinding my fans
You even got more watch on but it's to much time on your hands
They say behind every good man is a woman
So tash pull up stash the cannon linen
I'll never be your chofuer to the mall
You'll learn to appreciate cd's and posters on the wall
fatal attractions is mad real
Last bitch I deaded got mad and swallowed 50 Advil's
[Chorus]
They say money make the world go round
Material things make a hoe go down
I see you in your Prada Gucci and BCBG
Bitch I'm rich but I don't trick on GP
That's 5 dollar dresses and 10 dollar skirts
Bitch play the strip and put in work
Birds want to have my baby since I signed my contract
Now I got to double up in case the condom snap
Look don't ask me for shit man
I ain't got nothing for you man what?
Bitch what the fuck you mean I can't sing bitch
Bitch I'm Luther Vandross in the shower
G-Unit!
In 50 Cent's song You're After My Chedda, he addresses a woman who is after his money and material possessions. The chorus repeats the idea that the woman is after his "cheddar" (a slang term for money) and that he is not going to provide for her. He lists off brands such as Gucci, Fendi, Burberry, and Prada that he has bought for her, but now states that he won't do it anymore. He acknowledges that the woman enjoys going out, but when he does the same, she becomes jealous and upset. The chorus then repeats the idea that the woman is after his money and that he is not willing to give it to her.
Verse two continues the theme of the woman's obsession with his money. She follows him to his shows and wears more watches than necessary. He comments on the stereotype that behind every successful man is a woman, but this particular woman is taking advantage of him. The verse also contains a threat towards the woman, with 50 Cent wishing for her to learn to appreciate CDs and posters and referencing a past experience of a woman who tried to hurt herself after he ended their relationship.
The final verse remains on topic, with 50 Cent saying that he knows money is important in society and that it can make women do anything, including being with him just for his money. He takes a dig at the woman's expensive taste, calling out Prada, Gucci, and BCBG. He then talks about groupies who want to have his baby and how he has to be cautious with his actions. The song ends with a reference to him singing in the shower and a final shout-out to his group, G-Unit.
Line by Line Meaning
When you frown at me is it because I won't provide for you girl
Are you upset with me because I won't give you money?
your after me cheddar
You only want me for my money
And you friends they see it to screaming we know what your up to do girl
Even your friends can see that you're using me for my money
I gave you your style Gucci this Fendi that
I bought you expensive designer clothes
Burberry bag shoes and the hat to match
I even bought you a matching Burberry bag, shoes, and hat
I like the way it look but bitch I ain't buying that
I only bought it because I thought it would look good on you, but I'm not getting you anything else
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but no more Prada shoes
I'm sorry to tell you, but I'm not buying you Prada shoes anymore
When I just want to chill you want to go out
Sometimes I just want to relax, but you always want to go out and spend money
See me parle with some other chick you want to show out
If you see me talking to another girl, you get jealous and want to cause a scene
You say I'm wrong when I dog yo ass like I should
You complain when I treat you badly, even though you're only after my money
now you reminisce about all the time I treated you good
Now you look back on the times I was nice to you and wish I still treated you that way
when you think about me grinding my fans
When you see me interacting with my fans
You even got more watch on but it's to much time on your hands
You even have time to keep track of how much time I spend with my fans
They say behind every good man is a woman
People say that there's always a woman behind a successful man
So tash pull up stash the cannon linen
Tasha, bring out the expensive linens
I'll never be your chofuer to the mall
I'm not going to drive you to the mall
You'll learn to appreciate cd's and posters on the wall
You'll have to appreciate CDs and posters on the wall instead of expensive clothes and accessories
fatal attractions is mad real
Obsessive and dangerous attractions are a real thing
Last bitch I deaded got mad and swallowed 50 Advil's
The last woman who tried to mess with me got so upset that she overdosed on Advil
They say money make the world go round
People say that money is what makes the world go round
Material things make a hoe go down
Material possessions can get a woman to lower herself to doing things she wouldn't normally do
I see you in your Prada Gucci and BCBG
I see you wearing expensive designer clothes
Bitch I'm rich but I don't trick on GP
I have a lot of money, but I don't spend it on just anyone
That's 5 dollar dresses and 10 dollar skirts
I prefer women who wear inexpensive clothes
Bitch play the strip and put in work
If you want to be with me, you better be willing to work hard
Birds want to have my baby since I signed my contract
Women have been throwing themselves at me since I became famous
Now I got to double up in case the condom snap
I have to be extra careful and use two condoms just to be safe
Look don't ask me for shit man
Don't ask me for anything
I ain't got nothing for you man what?
I don't have anything for you
Bitch what the fuck you mean I can't sing bitch
What do you mean I can't sing?
Bitch I'm Luther Vandross in the shower
I think I'm a great singer
G-Unit!
A shoutout to his rap group, G-Unit
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@deadeyetx6455
G-Unit had some of the best parody remixes on their mixtapes.
@MoneyOverFame
Lowkey gunit made the mixtape thing cool
@hiphop3d
In addition to this, the New Edition Hot Tonight Parody of "Girl Gimme Your Number" was straight up hilarious to the core. Nobody can out top 50's Shit Talking on Records lol. Another one was "I Run New York" by 50 & Tony that's what ultimately made Diddy owning Lox's publishing a public issue for fans that didn't know the behind the scenes issues that were going on.
@jamesjones-ez9ug
@hiphop3d new edition song*
@hiphop3d
Yeah you're right it was New Edition I don't know why I said 112. Meant to say New Edition. Thanks for correcting me @james jobber
@eddiewilliams7171
Yup
@jacklyons7960
I know its hard to explain but i cant describe how i felt when i heard these songs 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@rednirabkriv5376
I know that feeling baby. A man with nothing to lose on a record and is prepared to die anyday basically on a suicide mission
@kingquan8529
Takes me back to high school, junior year. Man I miss 02/03 mixtapes 😩😭
@pattyswanko
2023 and the G Unit radio rips are still banging.