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 of Me
50 Cent Lyrics
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See, what I believe
(What you believe, Natina?)
Yeah, I believe that Bring It All To Me
Needs a remix, uh-huh, yeah, (woo)
Like this, kick it 'Mari, uh
I've been tryna figure you out for the longest time (uh-huh)
You appear to be someone I've danced with before (uh-huh)
And now I shall unmask to reveal your game (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I want you to come (come on)
Man, you're fading in and out
And your man ain't doin' you right
All you gotta do is say
Baby, bring it all to me
And I want you to come
Dance with me, come and dance with me
Romance with me (baby, oh yeah)
Don't be shy
It's a natural high, do your thing
And I want you to come
Dance with me, come and dance with me
Romance with me (my baby, oh yeah)
Don't be shy
It's a natural high, do your thing
And bring it all to me
The shadow's blocking my view, please move over right now (towards me)
Don't give me away 'cause I still wanna know his name, please (yo, yo, yeah)
I don't care how long it takes just to know him again (uh-huh)
I just wanna dance the night away
And I want you to come (come on, dance)
You can't tell me that the joint ain't hot (nah)
I know how to make your body rock (uh-huh)
All you gotta do is say
Baby, bring it all to me
And I want you to come
Dance with me, come and dance with me
Romance with me (my baby, oh yeah)
Don't be shy
It's a natural high, do your thing
And I want you to come
Dance with me, come and dance with me
Romance with me (my baby, oh yeah)
Don't be shy
It's a natural high, do your thing
And bring it all to me
Feel me as I am to you
I just wanna know your name
(Let's make it hot, come on, come on, come on, let's make it hot)
Why do I feel like a fool? (Everybody in the club make it hot)
I might as well not complain
(Yo, yo, yo, yo, 50)
Shorty, you really want it, then you can get it
The way you move, makin' me wanna hit it, I admit it
Got what you said stuck in my head and I can't forget it
I'm wakin' up hearin' (don't stop get it, get it)
Here go my number, girl, you can call me
In the middle of the night if you want me
Listen, the paper ain't no issue, baby, I'ma let you ball with me
Just as long as you bring it all to me, come on
Yo, 1999, stole the spot
Blowin' it up, making it hot
This is how it's going down
See us on the yacht or in the drop
Money we making a lot
I bet they wanna know what's next
Yo, what's the deal?
Recording a track
50 and Blaque
What you know about that?
Yo, while we making y'all dance
Say, baby, bring it all to me, come on (bring it all to me, yeah, yeah)
Dance with me, come and dance with me
Romance with me (my baby, oh yeah)
Don't be shy
It's a natural high, do your thing
Bring it all
Dance with me, come and dance with me
Romance with me (my baby, oh yeah)
Don't be shy
It's a natural high, do your thing
And bring it all to me
LA, I want you to dance with me
Atlanta, I want you to dance with me
New York, I want you to dance with me
World wide, baby, bring it all to me
LA, I want you to dance with me
Atlanta, I want you to dance with me
New York, I want you to dance with me
World wide, baby, bring it all to me
Man, you're fading in and out
And your man ain't doin' you right
All you gotta do is say
Baby, bring it all to me (and bring it all to me)
You can't tell me that the joint ain't hot
I know how to make your body rock (uh-huh)
All you gotta do is say
Baby, bring it all to me
And bring it all to me
Uh-huh
Yeah
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 © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Lawrence, Mark Cory Rooney, Violet Ruby, Leshan Lewis, Kevin Bion Spencer, William B. Shelby, Linda E. Van Horssen, Nidra Sylvers
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