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.
Back Seat / Tony Yayo
50 Cent Lyrics
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Now play my Tony Yayo shit
Yeah, 50 Cent
G-Unit
Remix
Tony Yayo
We gonna do it again
[Hook: repeat 2X]
Back seat of the Caddy truck or Tahoe
Back seat of the Benz truck or Expo
Back seat of X5 or Range Rov'
So when I pick you up, you know how this shit go - hoe
[Tony Yayo]
Hey yo, my truck talk for me
If I was bummy and ugly
Your bitch'll still have love for me
As long as I push a truck, rims chunky
Never open my lips, your bitch wanna fuck me
Beep the air horn, hop in turn the heat on
Pick you up off the streets get your feet warm
She giving sex cause the Lex truck takes unleaded
Big thick thighs, eyes browner than Sahara deserts
Deuce-Deuce, bitches, yeah they caught your eye
And them loud system full of bass and highs
You see that X5 BM
Packed with Puerto Ricans
Bad mommies on the low, just creepin
Niggas be frontin like they bubbling coke
But they really struggling with a high car note, ha ... (YEAH)
[50 Cent]
Might see me in the Jeep
Rollin' 'round 4 deep
And you know we on the creep
Nigga, I'm holdin' it
[Hook]
[Tony Yayo]
Back seat of my truck lets swing an episode
Fuck a hotel we have sex on the road
I pull the seats back
Put the sheets in the luggage rack
Pull out my balls
And play an Aaron Hall track
I tell a chick "Bend over, mami"
Hit 'em with the Henny Dick
Now my windows foggy
Its time to party, I got TV's, CD's and DVD's
Now bitch, get on your knees
You could be a model chick or a silly hood rat
Don't cum on my leather, don't stain my floor mats
Where's your baby mama?
She in the truck and I'm blessin her
Undressing her
Make hop out for air re-freshener
I ain't stressing her
'Cause my rims keep checkin her
She's 21, my rim size older than her
TWENTY TWO'S
[50 Cent]
Niggas say they want beef
But when they see me in the street
They don't slow down to speak
'Cause they know I'm holdin ..
[Hook]
The song Back Seat/Tony Yayo is a remix from 50 Cent's album, "Beg for Mercy." The song begins with a request for Tony Yayo's verse, which is an ode to his luxurious truck that speaks for itself. Tony brags that even if he were ugly and bummy, any woman would still want him because of his car. He mentions the different types of back seats of his vehicles: Caddy, Benz, Expo, X5, or Range Rov. He drives around looking for women to pick up who are instantly attracted to his car. He also talks about having sex in the back seat of his truck while playing Aaron Hall's track. Tony is a fan of women who can satisfy him sexually, whether they are model chicks or silly hood rats. The song ends with 50 Cent rapping about his beef with other artists, which ultimately does not slow him down. The hook is catchy and repetitive, emphasizing the appeal of being in the back seat of any of Tony's cars.
The song and its lyrics are meant to be braggadocious and to flaunt the artists' wealth, power, and status. The back seat is a symbol of comfort, luxury, and sexual prowess. It is also an escape from the harsh realities of the streets, where one can forget about their problems and indulge in hedonistic pleasures. The cars mentioned in the song, such as the Cadillac, Benz, Expo, X5, and Range Rover, are all expensive and iconic brands that signal wealth and status.
Line by Line Meaning
Now play my Tony Yayo shit
Listen to my music featuring Tony Yayo
Back seat of the Caddy truck or Tahoe
Let's have sex in the back seat of a Cadillac or a Tahoe car
Back seat of the Benz truck or Expo
Let's have sex in the back seat of a Benz or an Expo car
Back seat of X5 or Range Rov'
Let's have sex in the back seat of a BMW X5 or a Range Rover car
So when I pick you up, you know how this shit go - hoe
You know what to expect when I come to pick you up for sex
Hey yo, my truck talk for me
My car impresses women without me having to say anything
If I was bummy and ugly
Even if I looked bad and had poor fashion sense
Your bitch'll still have love for me
Women would still love me because of my car and other traits besides my looks
As long as I push a truck, rims chunky
As long as I drive a cool car with big rims
Never open my lips, your bitch wanna fuck me
I don't need to talk to get women to want to have sex with me
Beep the air horn, hop in turn the heat on
I honk my car horn and you get in, and I turn on the heat
Pick you up off the streets get your feet warm
I'll pick you up from wherever you are, and make sure you're comfortable
She giving sex cause the Lex truck takes unleaded
Women are attracted to me because I can afford to fuel up my Lexus car
Big thick thighs, eyes browner than Sahara deserts
Women have attractive curvy bodies and brown eyes
Deuce-Deuce, bitches, yeah they caught your eye
My 22-inch rims and attractive women in my car catch your attention
And them loud system full of bass and highs
My car's sound system is powerful and loud
You see that X5 BM
You notice the BMW X5 car
Packed with Puerto Ricans
The car is filled with Puerto Rican people
Bad mommies on the low, just creepin
Attractive women are discreetly hiding inside the car
Niggas be frontin like they bubbling coke
Other men pretend to be successful drug dealers
But they really struggling with a high car note, ha ... (YEAH)
In reality, they are struggling to pay their car loans
Might see me in the Jeep
You might see me driving a Jeep vehicle
Rollin' 'round 4 deep
I'm driving with four people in the car
And you know we on the creep
You know we're cruising around looking for women to have sex with
Nigga, I'm holdin' it
I have a gun with me for protection
Back seat of my truck lets swing an episode
Let's have sex in the back seat of my truck, and make it an exciting experience
Fuck a hotel we have sex on the road
We don't need to go to a hotel to have sex, we can do it in my car
I pull the seats back
I recline the seats to make more space
Put the sheets in the luggage rack
I store the sheets in the overhead luggage rack
Pull out my balls
I am ready to have sex
And play an Aaron Hall track
I put on music to set the mood
I tell a chick "Bend over, mami"
I ask a woman to get into position for sex
Hit 'em with the Henny Dick
I am intoxicated and aroused, ready for sex
Now my windows foggy
The car windows are foggy from our body heat
Its time to party, I got TV's, CD's and DVD's
I am equipped for entertainment, and ready to party
Now bitch, get on your knees
I want you to perform oral sex
You could be a model chick or a silly hood rat
I don't discriminate between high-class and low-class women
Don't cum on my leather, don't stain my floor mats
Be respectful of my car and don't leave any stains
Where's your baby mama?
Where is your child's mother?
She in the truck and I'm blessin her
She's in my car and I'm being intimate with her
Undressing her
I'm taking her clothes off
Make hop out for air re-freshener
I make her leave the car to get some fresh air and spray air freshener
I ain't stressing her
I'm not worried about her
'Cause my rims keep checkin her
My rims are attracting her
She's 21, my rim size older than her
My rims are bigger than she is, she's young
Niggas say they want beef
Other men say they want to fight me
But when they see me in the street
But when they encounter me in person
They don't slow down to speak
They don't want to engage in conversation
'Cause they know I'm holdin ..
Because they know I am carrying a gun for protection
Contributed by Carson F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tmartinez114
Damn I was 10 and my older cousin gave me this cd from bootlegger out front the bodege. Was playing vice city to this non stop. What a time lol
@pietronunes1503
Não é da sua época
@josephmurabito6690
what a time to be alive! I was 16 when this tape dropped..
@eliasrom1524
Yayo went off, ate this beat
@jasonr.9863
The good days of G-Unit
@AllKinaTing
i use to play this in the whip back in the day. The bass was CRAZY
@NORTH_CAROLINA
This shit is his best work 🔥🔥🔥
@nittyandrade8858
This Beat Was Fucking Cold 🥶
@bezbthatdude4558
This stay in rotation 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jeremybear573
This was my 1st GUNIT mixtape I got that really introduced me to 50 in 2002. I knew about "How to Rob" in 99, but 50 really blew with these mixtape in 2002!