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.

All Eye's Me
50 Cent Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Now if I give you all of me
What you goin' give me back'
Your body is callin' me
Got me feelin' like a fiend on crack

Why you gonna make me fall in love'

Now why you wanna go and do that'
Now if I give you all of me
Tell me what you goin' give me back'

Let's start with the moon and the stars, whatever you into
The money I acquire, mama, make it all simple
Flashback '03, paparazzi flashin' flicks
I moved away, hustle hard, now I got a six stash

Tell me you miss me, baby, come here and kiss me
It just happened so quickly
Feels like I hopped off a bus and got in a Bentley
It's gangsta my music, even when it's the smooth s***

You can hate me 'cause I hurt you but I ain't even do it
They predicted it all, I don't know how he knew it
He said women from Hollywood they're liar, liar, liars
You f*** 'em, they get ya heated then deny it like Mariah

Fast forward to '06, I'm still on fire
The world is still turning, my records are still earnin'
Dough come quicker and quicker, flow get sicker and sicker
Straight up and down, baby, I'm a special kinda, n****

Now if I give you all of me
What you goin' give me back'
Your body is callin' me
Got me feelin' like a fiend on crack

Why you gonna make me fall in love'
Now why you wanna go and do that'
Now if I give you all of me, yeah
Tell me what you goin' give me back'

Oh, give it, give it, baby, baby
Give it, give it, oh baby
Give it, give it, baby, baby
Give it, give it, baby, oh baby

Life is short baby, be apart of my dreams
I ain't Ferarri horses, my Lamborghini leans
So mean, I have n****s hatin' on me
God gave me a gift, I'm supposed to be rich

I'm supposed to ride through the hood and make n****s sick
When my homies put in work, they supposed to be a hit
With a piece of chain thick, go and buy 'em some bricks
I ain't make that up, this is how it's suppose to be kid

You should feel like a life, but it gave back bad time
When I smile your smile should be as big as mine
Girl, to know me is to love me, I'm one of a kind
Even when you hate me you love me, forever your mine

Now if I give you all of me, yeah, yeah, yeah
What you goin' give me back'
Your body is callin' me, boy, yeah
Got me feelin' like a fiend on crack

Why you gonna make me fall in love'
Now why you wanna go and do that'
Now if I give you all of me
Tell me what you gon' give me back'

Hey, give it, give it, baby, baby
Give it, give it, oh baby
Give it, give it, baby, baby
Baby, baby, oh baby

What you goin' give me back'
You gonna make me fall in love
You gonna make me fall in love

What you goin' give me'

What you goin' give me'
What you goin' give me'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "All of Me" by Mary J. Blige feature her contemplating giving herself completely to her lover, but also questioning whether they will reciprocate and give her what she needs in return. Throughout the song, she expresses a desire for a fulfilling relationship where both partners are committed and invested in each other, but she also expresses hesitancy due to past hurt and uncertainty about her partner's intentions. She reflects on her own success and wealth, but also acknowledges that these things don't necessarily bring her happiness without a deep and meaningful connection with someone else. Ultimately, she asks her partner to consider what they are willing to give in exchange for all of her.

The lyrics showcase Mary J. Blige's vulnerability and honesty about her experiences with love and relationships. She brings a raw and emotional intensity to the song that resonates with listeners who have gone through similar struggles in their own lives. The soulful R&B sound of the track complements the lyrics perfectly, creating a powerful and memorable piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Now if I give ya all of me
If I give you everything I have to offer

What ya gon' give me back
What will you give me in return?

Ya body is callin' me
I am strongly attracted to you

Got me fellin' like a fein on crack
You have me addicted to you like a drug

Gonna make me fall in love
You have the power to make me fall in love with you

Now why you wanna go and do that
What is your motive for making me fall in love?

Lets start with the moon and the stars
Let's start with the big dreams and aspirations

Whateva' you into
Whatever you are interested in or passionate about

The money I inquire mama make it all simple
Money is not an issue for me, I can make it all simple for you

Flashback 03 paparazzi flashin' flicks
A memory of being famous in 2003

I moved away hustle hard now I got a sick stash
I worked hard and now have a great amount of money saved

Tell me you miss me baby come here and kiss me (muah)
Expressing desire for affection

It just happened so quickly
Things between us moved quickly

Feels like I hoped off a bus and got in a Bentley
Things turned out better than expected

Its gangsta!
It's cool or impressive

My music even though its so smooth shit
Despite the smooth sound of my music, it still has a gangster edge

You can hate me 'cause I hurt you but I ain't mean to do it
I may have hurt you, but it was unintentional

He predicted it all I don't know how he knew it
Someone made an accurate prediction about my life but I don't know how they knew

He said runnin' from Hollywood and liar liar liars
Someone advised me to leave Hollywood and to beware of those who are dishonest

He said them fuck em will get you heated the not like maria
The advice was to not let negative people or situations get to me

Fast forward to 06 still on fire
Moving forward to 2006 and still being successful

The world is still turnin'
Time continues to pass

My records is still earnin'
My music is still successful

Doe come quicker and quicker
Money comes faster and faster

Flow get sicker and sicker
My rap skills are improving with time

Straight up and down baby im a special kind of nigga
I am a unique and talented person

Life is short baby you apart of my dreams
Life is short, but you are a big part of my aspirations and goals

I ain't Ferrari horses my Lamborghini leans
I may not have a Ferrari but my Lamborghini is still impressive

So mean I have niggas waitin' on me
I am so powerful that people wait for my next move

Got gave me a gift I'm supposed to be rich
God gave me a gift and it's expected that I become wealthy

I'm supposed to ride through the hood make me sick
It's expected that I ride through the hood and be successful, which makes some people envious

And take when my homies put in work they supposed to get hit
I am expected to provide for my friends and give back to them when they work hard

When the pull the chain they think we gon' bomb some bricks
When the chain is pulled, people expect us to be violent or destructive

I ain't make that up
I didn't make these expectations up

This is how its supposed to be kid
These expectations are what is accepted in my culture

You should feel like a life when they give back that time
You should feel fulfilled when you give your time to something

When I smile ya smile should be as big as mine
My happiness should bring you happiness

To know me is to love me I'm one of a kind
Once you get to know me, you will see that I am unique and loveable

Even when you hate me ya love me forever your mine
Even if you hate me, you will always love me as I belong to you

Oh give it (give it) baby (baby)
Give yourself to me

Give it (give it) oh baby
Give me everything you have to offer

Give it (give it) baby (baby)
Give me everything you have to offer

Baby baby (oh baby)
Show me love and affection in return for my love

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, JACOB BRIAN DUTTON

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