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 Eyes On 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

In "All of Me," 50 Cent opens the song with the ultimate question of the song, "if I give you all of me, what you goin' give me back?" He is wondering if he falls in love with the woman he is talking to, will she reciprocate his feelings. He is hesitant to give himself wholly to her without knowing if she feels the same way. He doesn't want to get hurt again. The next verse takes the listener back in time to the year 2003 when his career was taking off, and he was working hard to create music and hustle to make it to the top. He talks about how he worked hard to create a life that he is proud of - he has money, success, and fame, but he still wants someone to share it with.

In Mary J. Blige's verse, she tells the listener that life is short, and they should be part of her dreams. She doesn't want to be with anyone who doesn't want to be with her. She tells the listener that even when they hate her, they still love her, and that's okay because she is one of a kind. She is reminding the listener that if they decide to take a chance on her, they won't be disappointed.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Introduction to the song

Now if I give you all of me What you goin' give me back'
Asking the question about what the other person is bringing to the table

Your body is callin' me Got me feelin' like a fiend on crack
The intense physical attraction felt towards the other person

Why you gonna make me fall in love' Now why you wanna go and do that'
Questioning the other person's motives for making the singer fall in love

Let's start with the moon and the stars, whatever you into The money I acquire, mama, make it all simple
Offering to provide whatever the other person desires, while also boasting about financial success

Flashback '03, paparazzi flashin' flicks I moved away, hustle hard, now I got a six stash
Reflecting on past struggles and triumphs in building wealth

Tell me you miss me, baby, come here and kiss me It just happened so quickly
Desiring physical affection and reminiscing on how quickly the relationship progressed

Feels like I hopped off a bus and got in a Bentley It's gangsta my music, even when it's the smooth s***
Comparing the sudden change in lifestyle to going from a bus to a luxury vehicle, while also acknowledging their style of music as gangsta

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
Acknowledging that some people may dislike them for unknown reasons and recognizing that someone had predicted their success

He said women from Hollywood they're liar, liar, liars You f*** 'em, they get ya heated then deny it like Mariah
Referring to rumors about women in Hollywood being untruthful and using Mariah Carey as an example

Fast forward to '06, I'm still on fire The world is still turning, my records are still earnin'
Boasting about continued success in the present day

Dough come quicker and quicker, flow get sicker and sicker Straight up and down, baby, I'm a special kinda, n****
Describing improved financial success and skill in music, while also referring to oneself as a unique individual

Life is short baby, be apart of my dreams I ain't Ferarri horses, my Lamborghini leans
Encouraging the other person to be a part of their life and success, while also mentioning owning a Lamborghini

So mean, I have n****s hatin' on me God gave me a gift, I'm supposed to be rich
Acknowledging that some people may dislike them out of envy, while also believing that they were destined for wealth

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
Believing that their success should inspire envy and admiration from those around them

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
Suggesting giving back to the community by buying things for friends, and believing that this is how success is meant to be achieved

You should feel like a life, but it gave back bad time When I smile your smile should be as big as mine
Expressing the belief that a relationship should bring happiness and positivity to both parties involved

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
Believing that their unique personality will inspire love no matter what, and feeling possessive over the other person

Hey, give it, give it, baby, baby Give it, give it, oh baby Give it, give it, baby, baby Baby, baby, oh baby
Repeating the chorus, with emphasis on the need for the other person to reciprocate their feelings

What you goin' give me back' You gonna make me fall in love You gonna make me fall in love
Reiterating the question about what the other person is bringing to the relationship, with an emphasis on falling in love

What you goin' give me' What you goin' give me' What you goin' give me'
Continuing to ask what the other person will provide in the relationship

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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