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.
Bump Dat
50 Cent Lyrics
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Tony Yayo, 50 Cent c'mon
[HOOK: 50 Cent]
Bump Dat
Niggas try to stunt on my click
Then when I get on that shit
12 Gauge mashberg
No shell in the head
Before you put in work, you gotta pump that
You done hit a nigga with it and you runnin to polices
Come and take my advice, nigga, dump that
This is serious, these rap niggas, I'm just havin fun with it
50 Cent, nigga, Bump Dat
[50 Cent]
My son ask "Daddy why carry a gun, you ain't a cop"
Looked at him and said "Sometimes you gotta shoot or get shot"
Wanna go to show-and-tell and show the class my glock?
Show 'em the clip
Show 'em the beam
Show 'em how Daddy lean
In the convertible Jag
22 inch mags
For a high school drop out, shit, that ain't bag
I'm not a blood or a crip, I'm doing my own thang
G-UNIT
Shit, I done started my own gang
I don't go that funny dance
I don't throw gang signs
But I'm a gangsta to the core so I stay with a nine
Think all I do is rap, then you don't know me good
Have Smurf hangin out the sun roof to light up your hood, man
Cause Lethal ain't never seen Blaco comin'
But if he did .. you think he woulda started runnin?
And I move with the Doublemint Twins and two macs
And leave you flat your back
BRRAT
Take that
[HOOK]
[Tony Yayo]
I gotta half a mil deal with no diploma
Ice so blind it give your ass glaucoma
Its hard to live, but its easy to die
So I'm going through life lookin death in the eye
These rappers ain't gun slingers
They R&B singers
G-Unit, come thru with some guerilla niggas
Minimum wage ain't gonna pay the rent
Cause the seats in the coupe got the Fendi print
And this shit right here for the listeners pleasure
I'm still on the strip with the fifth and my ever
Its T-O-N-Y
Stay with a semi
Milk your crack spot - till the shit be bone dry
You think you pump hard? Nigga I pump harder
My phone ring so much, I walk around with the charger
When the D's come around, I'ma swallow my crack
Shit the work out later, and hit 'em with that
If it's a direct sale
I'ma change the bill
Tryin to push the new Range cause they changed the grille
Look nigga we icey thugs
We stay with them things so we stay with some Nike gloves
[HOOK]
[Tony Yayo]
Just havin fun with this rap shit, man
It never stops
My man 50 done put out, what, three albums on the street?
And y'all ain't even hear the new shit
Just keep goin' and goin' and goin'
Motherfuckin' Duracell Battery
It never stops
Word up
G-Unit
Sha Money XL
In the song Bump Dat, Tony Yayo and 50 Cent rap about their gangsta lifestyle and their willingness to defend themselves in order to survive. The song starts with Tony's proclamation of "New shit" which sets the aggressive tone for the rest of the song. The first verse features 50 Cent's son asking why he carries a gun, to which 50 replies that sometimes you need to shoot to survive. He then boasts about his flashy cars and how he's started his own gang. Tony's verse is about his streetwise mentality and his criminal activities. He brags about his success in drug dealing and his ability to outsmart police, and ends the verse by saying that he and his gang are "icey thugs" who always have their guns ready.
The hook reinforces the violent theme of the song, with 50 Cent saying that anyone who tries to mess with his crew will regret it, as they will be met with force. The chorus also refers to the importance of preparation, that you need to load your guns before using them, or you could end up in trouble with the authorities. They also emphasize the importance of dumping a gun if you're afraid of getting caught.
Overall, Bump Dat is an unapologetically gangsta rap song that glorifies violence and criminal activity. It portrays 50 Cent and his crew as ruthless killers who will stop at nothing to protect their interests. Though the song may be disturbing, it is an insight into the reality of urban America, and the struggles that people who grow up in poverty have to face.
Line by Line Meaning
Bump Dat
Let's start this song and get the party going.
Niggas try to stunt on my click
Some people try to challenge or front on us.
Then when I get on that shit
But when I step up to it, I handle it.
I bring it to 'em where they pump at
I take the fight to them right where they think they're strongest.
12 Gauge mashberg
I have a powerful shotgun.
No shell in the head
I keep it unloaded and ready to load at any time.
Before you put in work, you gotta pump that
Before you start something, you have to get ready for it first.
You done hit a nigga with it and you runnin to polices
If you engage in violence and then seek help from the police, you're a snitch.
Come and take my advice, nigga, dump that
I'm advising you not to be a snitch and instead, get rid of it.
This is serious, these rap niggas, I'm just havin fun with it
Some people take rap too seriously, I'm just having a good time with it.
My son ask "Daddy why carry a gun, you ain't a cop"
My son questioned why I carry a gun when I'm not a police officer.
Sometimes you gotta shoot or get shot
Sometimes, you have to protect yourself by shooting first, or else you may get shot.
Wanna go to show-and-tell and show the class my glock?
Do you want to see my gun and show it off to your class?
Show 'em the clip
Show them the magazine with the bullets.
Show 'em the beam
Show them the laser sight on the gun.
Show 'em how Daddy lean
Show them an intimidating body posture.
In the convertible Jag
I drive a Jaguar convertible.
22 inch mags
My car has 22-inch alloy wheels.
For a high school drop out, shit, that ain't bag
Despite dropping out of high school, I still enjoy a luxurious lifestyle.
I'm not a blood or a crip, I'm doing my own thang
I'm not affiliated with any gangs and do what I want.
G-UNIT
I'm part of the G-Unit rap group.
Shit, I done started my own gang
I even started my own gang within the group.
I don't go that funny dance
I don't dance like other rappers do.
I don't throw gang signs
I don't use gang signs when I rap.
But I'm a gangsta to the core so I stay with a nine
Despite not showing it, I'm still a gangster at heart and carry a gun.
Think all I do is rap, then you don't know me good
If people think I'm only a rapper, they don't really know me.
Have Smurf hangin out the sun roof to light up your hood, man
One of my affiliates can hang out of the sunroof with a gun to intimidate or shoot at people in a rival neighborhood.
Cause Lethal ain't never seen Blaco comin'
You never know when we will strike, and it will catch you off guard.
But if he did .. you think he woulda started runnin?
If he saw us, would he have run away in fear?
And I move with the Doublemint Twins and two macs
I have two guns and move with two women who look alike (like the Doublemint Twins).
And leave you flat your back
We'll put you in the hospital or the morgue.
BRRAT
The sound of a gunshot.
Just havin fun with this rap shit, man
We're just having a good time rapping.
It never stops
We're always making more music and money.
My man 50 done put out, what, three albums on the street?
My friend 50 Cent has released three albums so far.
And y'all ain't even hear the new shit
You haven't even heard his latest work yet.
Motherfuckin' Duracell Battery
We have a lot of energy.
Word up
Believe me.
Stay with a semi
I always carry a semi-automatic pistol.
Milk your crack spot - till the shit be bone dry
I will extract all the available money from your drug-selling spot.
You think you pump hard? Nigga I pump harder
You believe you're tough? I'm tougher than you.
My phone ring so much, I walk around with the charger
My phone rings non-stop because I'm so popular.
When the D's come around, I'ma swallow my crack
If the police come, I'll swallow the drugs I have on me to avoid getting caught.
Shit the work out later, and hit 'em with that
I'll recover the drugs later and sell them again.
If it's a direct sale
If I'm selling the drugs without a middleman.
I'ma change the bill
I'll convert the currency to avoid detection.
Tryin to push the new Range cause they changed the grille
I'm selling drugs to afford the latest Range Rover since they redesigned it.
Look nigga we icey thugs
We may be thugs, but we also wear a lot of expensive jewelry.
We stay with them things so we stay with some Nike gloves
We always carry guns, so we also wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints.
Contributed by Camden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stillgotyourmom
"My phones ring so much I walk around with a charger" - Tony "Predicting Power Banks" Yayo
@derekgoodejr8788
😂😂😂😂
@antonkomarov9025
@derekgoodejr8788 Bernard😂😂
@bigspiket.v.6626
UNIT💯
@mccumiskey87
I don't do that funny dance, I don't know Gang signs, But im a Gangster to the Core so I stay wit a nine !. Dam !!!
@marvinmcgrath1578
50 with Yayo in the back is always fire
@chriscullers3279
WHAT ELSE
@rovosunny1687
Why can’t music still be like this 😢
@TalkinWitJMO
This shit blasting out of car summer 2002 in the hood was different!!! You had to be there!!! 50 flooded the streets in a different way foreal...
@BlvckJeffBezos
Summer 2002 50 had the streets on fire! 🔥