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.
Body On It
50 Cent Lyrics
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Police search for clues on the Q 111
Bus where two people were shot, one fatally
Witness 1:
You heard like a few shots ring out and uh
You know by living
In the neighborhood familiar
With those sounds we knew it was gunshots
Taking cover because we
Didn't know or establish where
They were coming from reporter:
Police say it all started in South
Jamaica about two and a half
Miles away From the shooting on
The bus at Jamaica station witness 2:
I was trying to get away from
The area, after the first shot
It was very traumatizing to me
Like I've seen this
Happen a lot of times and didn't want to
Be involved i Didn't want to
Be that person that
Get a stray bullet or nothing like that
Reporter: Police Arrested a 34 year old man
They believe he is responsible for
Both shooting Incidents they
Also recovered a handgun he
Was arrested not far
From here near Jamaica station in Jamaica
Queens zach Fink Ny1 50 cent:
It's the big 10, it's been 10 years since 50
Cent is the future
I'm tired as a motherfucker
What you want me to be I've tried to see
Yeah bitch I got my second wind
You could pretend I ain't the shit
I'm guilty, I'm guilty
Yeah I'm filthy fucking rich
I'm strapped your honor new mac, my armor
Point blank, catch in my bulletproof persona
New version of Dahmer pussy eating Piranha
My tongue touch your flesh
Your bitches say I'm the best
The crackers say I'm racial
Wait a cotton-picking minute now I'm racial
Cause I done put cotton-picking in it
Put a knot on your fucking head
Yeah that'll happen first
I'll put a dot on your fucking head
You'll end up in a hearse
They say I play mind games
Warrior mind frame
These bitch niggas always forget
To say my name go ahead, I want you to
You fraud, I'm on to you
I'm so strategic you wouldn't believe it
And they know, everytime I come around
Pit stop and they tend to quiet down
Cause they know about me
My nine got an extended clip on it
My tech got all kind of shit on it
M beam hollow tips rubber grip on it
Night vision through the sight when
I grip on it
My nine got an extended clip on it
My tech got all kind of shit on it
My pound got a body on it body on it
My man put a body on it body on it
I read a blog they said I ain't got it
I still got it oh lord!
Look whose gonna meet the edge of my sword
I'm taking off now bitch all aboard
If you want to ride fuck it let's ride
It seems like principle living's
Starting to fade
Even is a gangsta's life, niggas is snakes
No loyalty
Rats ratting on members of the game
Funny they were family before the pigs came
My nine got an extended clip on it
My tech got all kind of shit on it
M beam hollow tips rubber grip on it
Night vision through the sight when
I grip on it
My nine got an extended clip on it
My tech got all kind of shit on it
My pound got a body on it body on it
My man put a body on it body on it
Yeah, this right here one marks
The decade of hot shit
If a nigga say I fell off all I
Want you to do is ask him when
What they gonna say, what the Curtis album?
Okay so number one's not good enough
I gave you Ayo Technology that was number one
I get money, that wasn't hot
So tell me when I fell off
Yeah, when I gave you motherfuckers
What you asked for
With before I self destruct
You looked at me and was like we cool fif'
You know why?
Cause I won too much in front of you niggas
Thats why
It's alright go out take a break come back
So hot you can't deny it its your boy 50
This one right here is for
The haters for real i want you to eat a dick
Don't suck a dick, eat a dick chew it haha
The lyrics to 50 Cent's "Body On It" paint a vivid picture of violence and its aftermath, as seen through the lens of news reports and eyewitness accounts of a shooting incident on a bus in Jamaica. The reporter narrates the chaotic scene, with two people being shot and police searching for the perpetrator. Witnesses describe the fear and trauma they experienced upon hearing the gunshots, highlighting the grim reality of living in a neighborhood plagued by violence. The arrest of a 34-year-old man is announced, believed to be responsible for the shootings, and a handgun is recovered, underscoring the cycle of senseless violence that plagues communities like Jamaica Queens.
Through his powerful and provocative lyrics, 50 Cent delves into his own persona and experiences, showcasing a mix of bravado, introspection, and defiance. He reflects on his journey in the music industry, asserting his resilience and success over the past decade. The lyrics touch on themes of wealth, power, and mortality, with 50 Cent proudly proclaiming his success while also acknowledging the challenges he has faced. He exudes confidence in his abilities and confronts his critics head-on, expressing his determination to continue creating impactful music despite any detractors.
The lyrics take a dark turn as 50 Cent delves into themes of violence, weaponry, and power dynamics. He boasts about his firearms and the capabilities of his arsenal, painting a menacing picture of a world where survival is key and aggression is a natural response. The imagery of bullets, guns, and the threat of bodily harm permeate the verses, underscoring a sense of danger and mistrust that pervades the streets. 50 Cent's lyrics juxtapose his bravado with a sense of vulnerability and paranoia, hinting at the toll that a life surrounded by violence and conflict can take on a person's psyche.
Towards the end of the song, 50 Cent addresses his detractors and critics, asserting his dominance and refusing to bow down to naysayers. He challenges anyone who doubts his talent and legacy, pointing to his past successes and hit songs as evidence of his enduring relevance in the music industry. The lyrics are laced with defiance and a touch of dark humor, as 50 Cent dismisses his haters with a blunt and unapologetic attitude. Overall, "Body On It" encapsulates the gritty realities of street life, the complexities of fame and success, and the relentless drive to prove oneself in a cutthroat world.
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Bruce Plaatjies
2021 and this still sounds like he dropped it yesterday🔥🔥
Grand Flipper
2 years later... still dope! Used to workout to this back in in the end of 2011. Now Im injured for about 1.5 years.. I hope I heal soon because I miss this and am still young...
SuperMcghee
Damn almost 10 yrs later still listening
ukhvvvvn
the whole big 10 mixtape is fire!
Desmond Howard
50 still in his prime here
Jaffer Adams
the king is back. 50-g-unit for life!!
samoila daniel
that`s the 50cent i wanna hear! Claps frm Romania,real rap always.
Mobjorke
Jake one can make any rapper good or at least better than who they were. J-one has flawless beats.
King Ro202
Damn.. This coulda been before or after what up gangsta on get rich and that album would still hit the same.. Either track 1 or 3
KodeX_30
This Hook is fire, simple but hot as hell