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 Jayβs music. After heβd 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 Centβs 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 βGet Rich Or Die Tryinββ 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 Tryinβ 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.
Beef With Me
50 Cent Lyrics
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You want beef wit me take a
Number and get in line
You want pairs with me I pop
Ya top off with the nine
You mad at me? Shit cause you can't shine
You ain't gettin yours? That's fucked
I got an M1 in my hand
And fin' ta start killin shit
I'm not the nation's new Malcom
X but I'm militant
But I'm suppose to be scared
Cause you got a big chest
My four-fifth'll lift you and
Your motherfucking bench press
While you screamin' war sceneless
I'm tryin ta splash
Swing my knife too I'll break off in yo' ass
Niggas get hugged up in a huddle
I know how to clear em out
Four-fifth four shots
That'll fuckin air em out
In the hood niggas love me
Cause I keept it real
G-Unit niggas they gon' always make bail
Whether it's two G's or twenty G's
Whether they knocked with two
Pieces and two ki's
Bitch please, get on your knees
You can lick these, balls
I'm not the nigga that you striptease, for
You got a problem I ain't the nigga, to call
Cause I'm more like a pimp
Than a trick BITCH!
You want beef wit me take a
Number and get in line
You want pairs with me I pop
Ya top off with the nine
You mad at me? Shit cause you can't shine
You ain't gettin yours? That's fucked
Up cause I'm gettin mine
You want beef wit me take a
Number and get in line
You want pairs with me I pop
Ya top off with the nine
You mad at me Shit, cause you can't shine
You ain't gettin yours? That's fucked
Up cause I'm gettin mine
In the first verse of "Beef With Me," 50 Cent warns his enemies to not mess with him, insisting that they "take a number and get in line" if they really want to start something. He claims to be carrying an M1 and ready to "start killing shit," and though he acknowledges that he's not the "nation's new Malcolm X," he believes he's a militant force to be reckoned with. He challenges his opponents' bravado, saying that he's not afraid of them and their big chests, and boasted that his .45 caliber pistol can take them down. He also mocks strippers and suggests he's more of a pimp than a "trick."
The next part of the song, which is the chorus, emphasizes 50 Cent's point that if one is not getting what they want, it is not his fault. It is evident from this that 50 Cent is very confident in himself and his abilities. Despite the hate that he receives, he stands tall and does not allow himself to be intimidated by anyone. The repetition of the chorus could also be seen as a way of 50 Cent reiterating his message of warning to anyone considering starting beef with him.
Line by Line Meaning
You want beef wit me take a Number and get in line
If you have a problem with me, you're going to have to wait your turn in line because I'm not afraid to handle any issues that come my way.
You want pairs with me I pop Ya top off with the nine
If you come at me aggressively, I'm well-equipped to defend myself and will not hesitate to use my gun to take you down.
You mad at me? Shit cause you can't shine
If you're envious of my success or are feeling some type of way about my accomplishments, that's on you and it's not my problem.
You ain't gettin yours? That's fucked Up cause I'm gettin mine
If you're not seeing the results that you want, don't blame me - I'm working hard to achieve my goals and am not going to hold back just because others aren't seeing success.
I got an M1 in my hand And fin' ta start killin shit
I'm armed and ready to take on anyone who poses a threat or tries to start trouble with me.
I'm not the nation's new Malcom X but I'm militant
While I may not be as well-known or respected as a civil rights leader, I am just as dedicated to fighting for what I believe in and am ready to take action.
But I'm suppose to be scared Cause you got a big chest
Some people may think I should be intimidated by their size or strength, but I know better than to let someone else's appearance intimidate me.
My four-fifth'll lift you and Your motherfucking bench press
I have enough firepower to take out not just you, but even the equipment you're using to try and show off your strength.
While you screamin' war sceneless I'm tryin ta splash
While you're trying to start a fight and make a scene, I'm focused on taking swift, calculated action to neutralize the threat and move on.
Swing my knife too I'll break off in yo' ass
If it comes down to a more up-close-and-personal fight, I have no problem pulling out my knife and using it to take down my opponent.
Niggas get hugged up in a huddle I know how to clear em out
If a group of people is trying to intimidate me or block my progress, I know how to disperse them and move forward without backing down.
Four-fifth four shots That'll fuckin air em out
With my gun in hand, I have enough ammunition to take out multiple foes if necessary and eliminate the threat quickly.
In the hood niggas love me Cause I keept it real
Despite my tough exterior and reputation, I have earned the respect and admiration of those in my community by always staying true to myself and being honest about who I am.
G-Unit niggas they gon' always make bail
My crew is not afraid to take risks and do what it takes to succeed, even if it means getting into trouble - but they always have each other's backs and will come out on top in the end.
Whether it's two G's or twenty G's Whether they knocked with two Pieces and two ki's
My crew is willing to take on any challenge, whether it's a small-scale operation or a much larger, high-stakes endeavor involving multiple people and resources.
Bitch please, get on your knees You can lick these balls
If you try to come at me in a disrespectful way or make unreasonable demands, I'm not going to take it lying down and will put you in your place.
I'm not the nigga that you striptease, for You got a problem I ain't the nigga, to call
I have more dignity and self-respect than to let someone else manipulate or demean me, and I'm not going to be anyone's go-to for help with their own problems or issues.
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Lyrics:
Whoa! 50 Cent...
G-Unit! Yeah!
You want beef wit me take a number and get in line
You want pairs with me I pop ya top off with the nine
You mad at me? Shit cause you can't shine
You ain't gettin yours? That's fucked up cause I'm gettin mine
I got an M1 in my hand and fin' ta start killin shit
I'm not the nation's new Malcom X but I'm militant
But I'm suppose to be scared, cause you got a big chest
My four-fifth'll lift you and your motherfucking bench press
While you screamin' war sceneless I'm tryin ta splash
Swing my knife too I'll break off in yo' ass
Niggas get hugged up in a huddle, I know how to clear em out
Four-fifth four shots, that'll fuckin air em out
In the hood niggas love me cause I keept it real
G-Unit niggas they gon' always make bail
Whether it's two G's or twenty G's
Whether they knocked with two pieces and two ki's
Bitch please, get on your knees
You can lick these, balls
I'm not the nigga that you striptease, for
You got a problem I ain't the nigga, to call
Cause I'm more like a pimp than a trick BITCH!
You want beef wit me take a number and get in line
You want pairs with me I pop ya top off with the nine
You mad at me? Shit cause you can't shine
You ain't gettin yours? That's fucked up cause I'm gettin mine
You want beef wit me take a number and get in line
You want pairs with me I pop ya top off with the nine
You mad at me Shit, cause you can't shine
You ain't gettin yours? That's fucked up cause I'm gettin mine
@jmac9327
I miss when 50 used to say βin the hood they sayβ it made me feel like he was giving us a Jamaica queens street update.
@glockrivers9320
In Hollywood they say ainβt no biness like show biness, in the hood they say ainβt no biness like hoe binessss
@raymondotoole2600
Times have changed and for the better
@thegreatman1116
Fifty they say in the hood you hot
I want them to love me like they love pac
@trojcelte3474
50 Cent is the GOAT no one can tell me otherwise, changed HipHop with his mixtape format and dropped arguably the greatest album of all time
@ducatarina8310
He did enough to be the GOAT, and It's not about Mixtapes, his Run 2002-2009 is the greatest movement representation for hip-hop culture worldwide, greatest discography, Hardest Rap, Greatest Rap Hit Of All Time In Da Club, most complete rapper, GOAT is between 2Pac and 50Cent No Doubt
@ducatarina8310
Get Rich Or Die Tryin ain't his best album.
@scotttate41
You sir have great taste and akowledgment
@tatertots0046
Dont forget about his independent era when he dropped the 2 G Unit EPs, Big 10, Animal Ambition and The Kanan Tape.
@christophersebastiao7501
2020 still bumping 50 π₯ let's go. G UNIT