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.
Don't Worry 'Bout It
50 Cent Lyrics
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Don't worry 'bout I spend my money, boy, I got a lot
Don't worry 'bout that car I drive, don't worry 'bout that bike I ride
Don't worry 'bout them diamonds in that bezel on my watch
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
Don't worry 'bout a mothafuckin' thing
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
We got a strap up in here if niggas playing
When time pass and I'm not around, niggas saying I'm out of town
Probably moving them bricks around, they swear they know how I get down
Don't worry 'bout what I'm doing, don't worry 'bout what I'm doing
My closet full of that fly shit, black card when I buy shit
Sell the shit you get high with, these niggas on my dick
Don't worry 'bout what I'm doing, don't worry 'bout what I'm doing
That's your bitch, I understand, I've seen it all on Instagram
I'm just from the past, I done been all in that ass
Don't worry 'bout what I'm doing, don't worry 'bout what I'm doing
Don't worry 'bout how I get my money, bitch, just know I get my money
Don't worry 'bout I spend my money, boy, I got a lot
Don't worry 'bout that car I drive, don't worry 'bout that bike I ride
Don't worry 'bout them diamonds in that bezel on my watch
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
Don't worry 'bout a mothafuckin' thing
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
We got a strap up in here if niggas playing
Don't be worry 'bout my record deals cause I still got my plug
Don't be worry 'bout my bitch strippin', she get money out that club
Don't be worry 'bout my partners and 'em, we get money, we eating
You talk shit 'bout a real nigga, bitch, you must be tweaking
Don't be worried 'bout my whereabouts, money all I care about
Keeping it real in my neighborhood, play with me and I'mma air it out
Why you worry 'bout my money, nigga? Bitch, you think I'm broke?
The Fed worry 'bout what I'm doing, think I'm selling dope
I may be and I may not, go to jail I may rot
I ain't never gon' snitch, nigga, never been no bitch nigga
I got big guns, need a extra large, y'all niggas got question marks
Talking down on a real nigga, that's how you get a hater charged
Don't worry 'bout how I get my money, bitch, just know I get my money
Don't worry 'bout I spend my money, boy, I got a lot
Don't worry 'bout that car I drive, don't worry 'bout that bike I ride
Don't worry 'bout them diamonds in that bezel on my watch
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
Don't worry 'bout a mothafuckin' thing
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
We got a strap up in here if niggas playing
Don't worry 'bout what they talking 'bout
Don't tell me what that bitch done said
I'm done with her, you can go with her
I'm leaving here with another bitch
Don't worry 'bout how they look at me
My diamonds on, damn, look at me
These pussy nigga be shooked at me
Wanna judge and throw the book at me
Don't worry 'bout it, I ain't worried 'bout it
Had time to talk to my legal team
Don't worry 'bout it, I ain't worried 'bout it
Ain't shit they could do to me
Still rocking, still rolling
We holding, bill folding, you know it
When I start to ball out money start to fall out
Throw it up, it fall out the sky
Baddest bitches go all out, whole bar get bought out
That's what I call my lifestyle
Don't worry 'bout how I get my money, bitch, just know I get my money
Don't worry 'bout I spend my money, boy, I got a lot
Don't worry 'bout that car I drive, don't worry 'bout that bike I ride
Don't worry 'bout them diamonds in that bezel on my watch
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
Don't worry 'bout a mothafuckin' thing
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
We got a strap up in here if niggas playing
In “Don’t Worry ‘Bout It” 50 Cent is addressing all the people who are concerned with his lifestyle and where his money comes from. He repeats the phrase “don’t worry ‘bout it” multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing that people should not concern themselves with his personal business. He talks about his extravagant purchases including cars, bikes, watches, and diamonds, and makes it clear that he earned his money through his own means. 50 Cent also acknowledges that people talk behind his back when he is away, assuming he’s involved in illegal activities. However, he does not care about their opinions and continues to do what he wants. He also boasts about his sense of style and how he enjoys shopping with his black card.
The song has an aggressive tone, typical of 50 Cent’s music. He also references his tough upbringing and dangerous neighborhood, highlighting the fact that he will not hesitate to defend himself and his crew with a strap in the event of danger. The song emphasizes 50 Cent’s individualism and independence, urging people to mind their own business.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry 'bout how I get my money, bitch, just know I get my money
I earn my money in my own way and you don't have to worry about that
Don't worry 'bout I spend my money, boy, I got a lot
I have a lot of money and how I spend it is my own business, not yours
Don't worry 'bout that car I drive, don't worry 'bout that bike I ride
My choice of transportation is my own and there's no need for you to concern yourself with it
Don't worry 'bout them diamonds in that bezel on my watch
I have expensive things and you don't need to worry about how I can afford them
Don't worry 'bout it, don't worry 'bout it
Stop worrying and minding my business
Don't worry 'bout a mothafuckin' thing
There's nothing for you to worry about when it comes to me
We got a strap up in here if niggas playing
If someone tries to cause trouble, we have weapons to defend ourselves
When time pass and I'm not around, niggas saying I'm out of town
People make assumptions about me when I'm not present
Probably moving them bricks around, they swear they know how I get down
People assume that I'm doing illegal things when I'm not around
Don't worry 'bout what I'm doing, don't worry 'bout what I'm doing
Mind your own business and don't concern yourself with my activities
My closet full of that fly shit, black card when I buy shit
I have expensive taste and can afford what I want
Sell the shit you get high with, these niggas on my dick
I have drugs to sell and people are always trying to be close to me
That's your bitch, I understand, I've seen it all on Instagram
I know that girl is with you, I've seen her on social media
I'm just from the past, I done been all in that ass
I have a lot of experience and I know how to handle things
Don't be worry 'bout my record deals cause I still got my plug
Even though I have record deals, I still have my illegal connections
Don't be worry 'bout my bitch strippin', she get money out that club
My girlfriend makes money as a stripper and it's none of your business
Don't be worry 'bout my partners and 'em, we get money, we eating
I have trustworthy partners and we're all making money
You talk shit 'bout a real nigga, bitch, you must be tweaking
If you talk badly about me, you must be crazy
Don't be worried 'bout my whereabouts, money all I care about
I care about money more than anything else and you don't need to know where I am
Keeping it real in my neighborhood, play with me and I'mma air it out
I am respected in my neighborhood and I will defend myself if necessary
Why you worry 'bout my money, nigga? Bitch, you think I'm broke?
Why are you so concerned with my finances? Do you think I'm poor?
The Fed worry 'bout what I'm doing, think I'm selling dope
The authorities suspect me of being involved in drug dealing
I may be and I may not, go to jail I may rot
I might be involved in criminal activities that could land me in jail
I ain't never gon' snitch, nigga, never been no bitch nigga
I will never be a snitch and I've never been weak
I got big guns, need a extra large, y'all niggas got question marks
I have powerful weapons and you don't need to know more than that
Talking down on a real nigga, that's how you get a hater charged
If you talk badly about me, I might retaliate
Don't worry 'bout what they talking 'bout
Don't concern yourself with what other people are gossiping about
Don't tell me what that bitch done said
I don't care what that girl has been saying about me
I'm done with her, you can go with her
I'm finished with that girl and you can have her
I'm leaving here with another bitch
I've found another girl to spend my time with
Don't worry 'bout how they look at me
Don't be concerned with how people perceive me
My diamonds on, damn, look at me
I'm wearing expensive jewelry and it's hard not to notice
These pussy nigga be shooked at me
Weak people are intimidated by me
Wanna judge and throw the book at me
People want to judge me and punish me for my actions
Had time to talk to my legal team
I've had a chance to speak with my lawyers
Ain't shit they could do to me
My legal team can't do anything to help me
Still rocking, still rolling
I'm still going strong
We holding, bill folding, you know it
We have money and we're not afraid to spend it
When I start to ball out money start to fall out
When I spend money, it seems to magically appear
Throw it up, it fall out the sky
If I throw money up, it seems to rain down on me
Baddest bitches go all out, whole bar get bought out
I attract the most attractive women and I'm able to buy out entire bars
That's what I call my lifestyle
This is the type of life that I enjoy living
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, CHARLIE MAURICIO BARRIONUEVO JR., MARIO SENTELL GIDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fuckdapolice25
Y'all niggas need to chill out. This is only a single,the rest of the album won't sound like this. 50 know what he is doing.
@kckillax6544
Dont worry bout what he doin
@mirsel1
Chuuuuuuuuch!!!!!!!
@CallOfApache
6 years already!!!! Wtf!!! It feels like this just dropped!!!
@joshuagarcia9596
Frfr
@Mustbedacheese
I'd say 50 still got the capability to slay over 75% of current artists in the game right now
@ekamuppal9379
Agreed 💯
@harrissonlee920
I for one am sleeping much better now that i know i don't need to worry about 50's cash flow.
@YvanRKO
Lmfao xd
@TNTChain
Hahahahahaha