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 Jayโs music. After heโd 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 Centโs 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 โGet Rich Or Die Tryinโโ 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 Tryinโ 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.
Dial 911
50 Cent Lyrics
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I get to creepin' and to crawlin'
Shell cases get to fallin'
Now we can hit them with a clip
Or we can 38 revolve em
Then niggas understand what I'm sayin when
I say I'm all in
You niggas better call em
Dial 911, tell them I got a gun
I come through, put that pressure on them
Wear that Smith & Wesson on them
Damn it hammer cock, you finna go see allah
Six shot body rock in the drop burning hot
Bleed nigga bleed till you start feeling cold
You know you niggas really
Don't serve no purpose
Unless you learn to follow
Orders and become workers
If you ask me you're just taking up space
I won't hesitate to smack fire out your face
I get to creepin' and to crawlin'
Shell cases get to fallin'
Now we can hit them with a clip
Or we can 38 revolve em
Then niggas understand what I'm sayin when
I say I'm all in
So if you fucking with the police
You niggas better call em
Dial 911, tell them I got a gun
I don't give a fuck, I'm all sauced up
Higher than a bird, finna put in work
I cut clean through your face
See your teeth through your cheek
Seconds before you start to leak
All over the street
Nigga your people is pussy I
Mean your homies is stun
It's a good time to run before
I get to my gun i hit the hazards the AC and
My strap pop out the dash
Hit the corner out the window
Boy and pop at your ass
I get to creepin' and to crawlin'
Shell cases get to fallin'
Now we can hit them with a clip
Or we can 38 revolve em
Then niggas understand what I'm sayin when
I say I'm all in
So if you fucking with the police
You niggas better call em
Dial 911, tell them I got a gun
50 till it's nothing left
I'ma keep going till there's nothing left
Call this 13 out of 13 motherfuckers, hahaha
I'm just playing with you niggas man
When yaโll hear what I got, oh my god
Hahahaha i can feel it
The earthquake is coming then the
Tsunami, damn gGGG-Unit
In 50 Cent's song "Dial 911," the lyrics depict a sense of power and aggression. The opening line, "I return, stronger than ever," suggests a triumphant comeback and a reaffirmation of his influence. The subsequent lines talk about his readiness to engage in violent activities, with mentions of creeping, crawling, and shell cases falling. He presents two options of attacking, either with a clip (referring to a full magazine of ammunition) or with a .38 revolver. The repeated phrase "So if you fucking with the police, You niggas better call em" further emphasizes his confrontational stance.
The chorus, "Dial 911, tell them I got a gun," adds to the provocative nature of the song. 50 Cent asserts his dominance, stating that he puts pressure on others and carries a Smith & Wesson weapon. He creates a menacing image, painting a scene of imminent danger with the line "Damn it hammer cock, you finna go see allah." The violent imagery continues with "Bleed nigga bleed till you start feeling cold," further asserting his willingness to harm others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dial 911" convey 50 Cent's aggressive attitude, his readiness to engage in violence, and his lack of regard for law enforcement.
Line by Line Meaning
I return, stronger than ever
I have come back with even more power and strength
I get to creepin' and to crawlin'
I move stealthily and cautiously
Shell cases get to fallin'
Bullet casings drop to the ground
Now we can hit them with a clip
We can shoot them with a full magazine
Or we can 38 revolve em
Or we can shoot them with a .38 revolver
Then niggas understand what I'm sayin when
Then people will comprehend my message when
I say I'm all in
I indicate my full commitment and involvement
So if you fucking with the police
So if you are challenging the police
You niggas better call em
You guys should definitely call for their assistance
Dial 911, tell them I got a gun
Call emergency services and inform them that I possess a firearm
I come through, put that pressure on them
I arrive and apply intense force and intimidation
Wear that Smith & Wesson on them
I carry a Smith & Wesson firearm to threaten them
Damn it hammer cock, you finna go see allah
I cock the hammer, implying that you are about to meet your end
Six shot body rock in the drop burning hot
I shoot six times, causing severe impact as you burn in my convertible car
Bleed nigga bleed till you start feeling cold
Bleed continuously until you experience the sensation of coldness
You know you niggas really
You are aware that you guys truly
Don't serve no purpose
Serve no meaningful role or function
Unless you learn to follow
Unless you learn to obey and conform
Orders and become workers
Commands and become mere laborers
If you ask me you're just taking up space
In my opinion, you are merely occupying an unnecessary position
I won't hesitate to smack fire out your face
I won't hesitate to violently strike you in the face
I don't give a fuck, I'm all sauced up
I don't care at all, I am heavily intoxicated
Higher than a bird, finna put in work
Extremely elevated, ready to engage in violent actions
I cut clean through your face
I slice through your face with precision and without hesitation
See your teeth through your cheek
Witness your teeth exposed through the flesh of your cheek
Seconds before you start to leak
Moments before you start to bleed profusely
All over the street
Across the entirety of the road
Nigga your people is pussy I
You and your associates are weak and cowardly, and
Mean your homies is stun
Signify that your friends are also easily shocked and weak
It's a good time to run before
It is a favorable moment to flee before
I get to my gun i hit the hazards the AC and
I reach for my firearm, activate the emergency lights and air conditioning, and
My strap pop out the dash
My weapon suddenly appears from the dashboard
Hit the corner out the window
Make a turn while shooting out of the car window
Boy and pop at your ass
And swiftly shoot at you
50 till it's nothing left
I will continue being aggressive and dominant until there is nothing remaining
I'ma keep going till there's nothing left
I will persist until everything is completely destroyed
Call this 13 out of 13 motherfuckers, hahaha
Consider this a perfect score, defeating all 13 of these adversaries
I'm just playing with you niggas man
I am merely toying with you individuals, my friends
When yaโll hear what I got, oh my god
When you all hear what I possess or am capable of, you will be astonished
Hahahaha i can feel it
I can sense the impending chaos and destruction
The earthquake is coming then the
A metaphorical earthquake is approaching, and following that,
Tsunami, damn gGGG-Unit
There will be a metaphorical tsunami of power and aggression, brought to you by G-Unit
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umxvr.365
i was listening to this when i was 9 now i'm 19 and the only thing that changed is that i know every word of the tune๐ฏ
Kyren Britton
Same
Ant X
You 20 now?
Hartmann
I been a fan of 50 since 2003. Feels good to find this joint only now.
Baltymore Banks
like really????
bozza888
50's definitely back! Love it!
Denn Be
beat's the heat, 50 turning it into fire!
Robert Agyemang
Omggggg that instrumental is serious sheesh...50 never disappoints perfect for that good workout...
bozza888
How can you not love this??? GET EM 50!
robert graham
this is amazing i actually cant stop listening to it nice job