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.
Baby Come Back
50 Cent Lyrics
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This time it's gon take a whole SWAT team to bring me in
I'm back on this shit again
I'm back on this shit again
I had the same vision cat had in '89
So all the work in Southside gon be mine
I got project protection, that's 10 grand a building
Some niggas say that's there spot we gon kill 'em
It's filled to the tip of the clip I let it rip
Now run, cover your mother it's on cocksucker
Fuck around, have a peice of your brain blown
Hop up on that long Tre pound, flame throwin'
Now isn't this a beautiful day, look up
It's Angel skies in Pelican Bay
Surprise nigga we all dying,
It's quiet after niggas get blast on
Niggas get shooting at me, I'mma come back
I ain't let shit die down, I'ma come back
I don't give a fuck who outside when I comeback
Nigga don't go fucking with me if you don't want that
Niggas get shooting at me, I'mma come back
I ain't let shit die down, I'ma come back
I don't give a fuck who outside when I comeback
Nigga don't go fucking with me if you don't want that
I got a bad Dominican bitch, built like Buffy the body
Got a new coke connect, my mexican little mommy
Got a plan for the cops in the raincoat
Automatic shotgun banging I spray some
Look, I got an NBA bitch, see me ballin'
She pull up in that Bentley only 4 in the morning
I fuck like it's my last peice of pussy I'm on it
Bitch like Jiffy with the lube she want it
Suck the lights out me, I mean the life out me
I like the way she through it, like ain't nothing too it
Now nigga don't you dare trip over no bitch
After money, that's the number one reason to get hit
Fuck around
In "Baby Come Back," 50 Cent appears to be returning to the criminal activity he used to engage in before becoming a successful rapper. He doesn't seem to care about the consequences and isn't afraid to use violence against those who stand in his way. He seems to be proud of his skills and money, as he boasts about how much he makes from project protection and his cocaine supplier. The lyrics are filled with references to guns, shooting, and killing, suggesting that 50 Cent is not to be messed with.
Throughout the song, 50 Cent repeats the phrase "I'm back on this shit again," emphasizing the fact that he's not new to this lifestyle. He also mentions a vision he had in 1989, which suggests that he's been thinking about this lifestyle for a long time. The chorus also features 50 Cent stating that he's not afraid to retaliate if someone shoots at him, and he'll return fire without hesitation. The underlying message seems to be that 50 Cent is a force to be reckoned with and that anyone who tries to cross him will meet a violent end.
Overall, "Baby Come Back" is a song that celebrates 50 Cent's tough-guy persona and his willingness to engage in criminal activity. It's a reminder that he came from a tough background and that he's not afraid to use violence to get what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm back on this shit again
I am returning to my old ways.
This time it's gon take a whole SWAT team to bring me in
I am being more cautious this time and difficult to catch.
I had the same vision cat had in '89
I have a vision for success, just like a cat from 1989.
So all the work in Southside gon be mine
I'm going to take control of all the work in Southside.
I got project protection, that's 10 grand a building
I have paid for protection for my property, and it costs $10,000 per building.
It's all simple math, now add it to automatic
This is simple math, and I am adding an automatic weapon to the equation.
It's filled to the tip of the clip I let it rip
My gun is loaded and ready to fire.
Now run, cover your mother it's on cocksucker
You better run and protect your family because things are about to get violent.
Fuck around, have a peice of your brain blown
If you mess with me, I'll shoot and damage your brain.
Hop up on that long Tre pound, flame throwin'
I'll use a powerful gun that sprays fire.
Now isn't this a beautiful day, look up
It's a beautiful day to commit violence.
It's Angel skies in Pelican Bay
The sky is beautiful in Pelican Bay, a maximum-security prison in California.
Surprise nigga we all dying,
We are all eventually going to die.
It's quiet after niggas get blast on
It's quiet after people get shot.
Niggas get shooting at me, I'mma come back
If someone shoots at me, I will retaliate.
I don't give a fuck who outside when I comeback
I don't care who is outside when I come back.
Nigga don't go fucking with me if you don't want that
Don't mess with me if you don't want to face the consequences.
I got a bad Dominican bitch, built like Buffy the body
I have a beautiful girlfriend who is Dominican and has a great body.
Got a new coke connect, my mexican little mommy
I have a new cocaine source from my Mexican girlfriend.
Got a plan for the cops in the raincoat
I have a plan for dealing with the police in the rain.
Automatic shotgun banging I spray some
I will use an automatic shotgun to shoot people.
Look, I got an NBA bitch, see me ballin'
I have a girlfriend who is an NBA groupie and likes to watch me play basketball.
She pull up in that Bentley only 4 in the morning
She drives her Bentley to my house in the early morning.
I fuck like it's my last peice of pussy I'm on it
I have sex like it's the last time I'll ever have it.
Bitch like Jiffy with the lube she want it
My girlfriend wants to have sex and is ready to go.
Suck the lights out me, I mean the life out me
She is so good at sex, she's draining the life out of me.
I like the way she through it, like ain't nothing too it
I like the way she moves during sex, like it's easy for her.
Now nigga don't you dare trip over no bitch
Don't let a woman cause you to lose focus.
After money, that's the number one reason to get hit
Getting involved in illegal money-making activities is the number one reason to get killed.
Fuck around
You're playing with fire.
Writer(s): Ian Eskelin, Doug Mckelvey
Contributed by Isabella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CAIO BORGES
tenho 20 anos e curto 50 cent a 6 anos para mim ele é o melhor
James Fraser
How can anyone not like this hard core gangster track.Fifty keep it real the only one still hitting hard core gangster shit.Hater's if you don't like the man you can't say this is not hard core gangster shit.No one else is coming hard like old school like Fifty with hard smooth flow,lyric's,and rhymes.With great story telling to the hard beat to make it once again old school.King Fifty keep it banging my man the new king of gangster rap.
Ill Eagle
James Fraser Troy Ave. you’re welcome
Robson Menezes
Ele e o Melhor Gangsta Hap q Eu Jah Vih ele e o Kara ele e o Melhor . Ele Mim espira Sem As Musicas e os Filmes desse kara e foda Foka Tudo Embaçado Para Mim e Noixx 50cent Ate o Fim''
assoomg
cant see why u got so many thumbs down, you're right... 50 and pac don't see (saw) the world through the same perspective, different goals, different views... but I think they could still kick it like friends
54MusTiii54 _
Yehha 50 NOBODY CAN STOP YOU G-UNIT "!!!!!!
BlackFaithProduction
He got that Power of the Dollar, "Corner Bodega" voice on this one. And the uploader has the title right. It's "Baby Come Back" not "I Need You". It's written on the back of the Body Snatchers mixtape.
CAIO BORGES
I'm 20 and short 50 cent to 6 years for me he is the best
Michael Braddock
Play It ON Radio,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tyler Parrott
This is nice but its not baby come back, it's, "I need you"