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.
Everytime I Come Around
50 Cent Lyrics
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'Til I d-ie
N-Y N-Y
'Til I d-ie
I'm on it
Every time I come around, me I keep my gun around
Its never on safety
Niggas know when I'm around, fuck around its goin' down
No if's or maybe's
Ring around the rosies, pockets full of OZ's
Niggas gettin' cake made
Fuck with the homies while I got it on me
You'll get your big break man
You niggas ain't seen shit yet, one false move and I click clack
That oo wop but y'all spit that, that hard white I flip that
That bad bitch get my dick wet, damn how hot can my shit get
Boy get outta line get your ass checked, got 10 mil my last cheque
Bitches stay where that cash at, diamonds on me I flash that
That rari' pedal I mash that, you pussy niggas I laugh at
That fuck shit that keep fuck niggas be doin' man I'm passed that
Hood nigga down there on wall street, my stock run across NASDAQ
Girl face on my time piece, ridin' around with my grimey's
These Brooklyn niggas so grimy, I let em' hold the steel
I tell em' shoot to kill, I put south side on my back
I ain't talkin' bout' no check
When I'm outta town I hold it down I mean everywhere I'm at
I'm on it
Every time I come around, me I keep my gun around
Its never on safety
I'm on it
Niggas know when I'm around, fuck around its goin' down
No if's or maybe's
Ring around the rosies, pockets full of OZ's
Niggas gettin' cake made
Fuck with the homies while I got it on me
You'll get your big break man
All my niggas crazy stupid, koo koo got a loose screw
I might pew pew with that two two, then small bullets will mob through you
My bitch come from Honolulu, with that dope ball in her doo doo
Put it on a train and shoot you, in the face, don't have a bluetooth on me
No but don't know voodoo, but I sure know how to shoot you
If I get caught I don't boo-hoo, I pick up the phone call BooBoo
He gonna bail me out in seconds, please don't let this rap shit fool you
I send shooters to your home, see I don't need know songs to move you
My gorilla goin' oo oo, boy your family could lose you
Put you in a box like new shoes, you's a bitch pull down your tu-tu
When it come to gettin' money all I know is we need beaucoup
Speakin' on me and my Rida' gang, know what we gonna do to you
Every time I come around, me I keep my gun around
Its never on safety
I'm on it
Niggas know when I'm around, fuck around its goin' down
No if's or maybe's
Ring around the rosies, pockets full of OZ's
Niggas gettin' cake made
Fuck with the homies while I got it on me
You'll get your big break man
The song "Everytime I Come Around" by 50 Cent is a rap track that showcases the artist's tough persona and street credibility. The first verse shows his utter disregard for safety as he asserts his dominance and declares his presence through aggressive lyrics. He also brags about his wealth from drug dealing, indicating that he has a lot of money to flash around. The chorus of the song reveals his willingness to use violence to deal with his rivals, as he keeps his gun around and asserts that "when he's around, it's going down." The second verse also references his gang and their ability to use violence to get what they want, implying that they are not afraid to use force to maintain their status.
Overall, "Everytime I Come Around" is a song about power, violence and intimidation. It portrays 50 Cent as a ruthless gangster who is not to be messed with. The lyrics are explicit and aggressive, which has become a hallmark of the artist's brand.
Line by Line Meaning
N-Y N-Y
New York, New York - the city where I come from
'Til I d-ie
I'll rep NYC until I die
I'm on it
I'm always ready for whatever comes my way
Every time I come around, me I keep my gun around
I always carry my gun with me wherever I go
Its never on safety
I always keep my gun loaded, ready to use if necessary
Niggas know when I'm around, fuck around its goin' down
People know that trouble is likely to follow when I'm around
No if's or maybe's
There's no doubt that I mean business
Ring around the rosies, pockets full of OZ's
I've got plenty of money and drugs to spend
Niggas gettin' cake made
Other people are making money too, but I'm the boss
Fuck with the homies while I got it on me
If anyone messes with my crew, they'll regret it
You'll get your big break man
Mess with me and I'll give you the opportunity to make it big - in the afterlife
You niggas ain't seen shit yet, one false move and I click clack
You haven't seen anything yet, and one misstep will result in me pulling out my gun
That oo wop but y'all spit that, that hard white I flip that
Your music is weak, but I make money flipping drugs
That bad bitch get my dick wet, damn how hot can my shit get
I'm attracted to beautiful women and my success only makes me more desirable
Boy get outta line get your ass checked, got 10 mil my last cheque
Don't mess with me or I'll make sure you regret it - I've got the money and power to back it up
Bitches stay where that cash at, diamonds on me I flash that
I attract gold diggers and I show off my wealth with flashy jewelry
That rari' pedal I mash that, you pussy niggas I laugh at
I drive my Ferrari fast, while making fun of those who are afraid
That fuck shit that keep fuck niggas be doin' man I'm passed that
I don't have time for those who engage in meaningless and petty behavior
Hood nigga down there on wall street, my stock run across NASDAQ
I may be from the hood, but I've made it big in the stock market
Girl face on my time piece, ridin' around with my grimey's
I've got a lot of cash and even my watch has a picture of a beautiful woman
These Brooklyn niggas so grimy, I let em' hold the steel
My associates from Brooklyn are tough and I trust them to hold their own with a gun
I tell em' shoot to kill, I put south side on my back
If anyone crosses me, I give my Brooklyn crew permission to use deadly force
I ain't talkin' bout' no check
This isn't about money, it's about respect and fear
When I'm outta town I hold it down I mean everywhere I'm at
Even when I'm not in NYC, I'm still in charge and feared by others
All my niggas crazy stupid, koo koo got a loose screw
My associates are unpredictable and unstable
I might pew pew with that two two, then small bullets will mob through you
I'll shoot you with a small gun, but the damage will still be significant
My bitch come from Honolulu, with that dope ball in her doo doo
My girlfriend is from Hawaii and she brings drugs with her
Put it on a train and shoot you, in the face, don't have a bluetooth on me
I'll send drugs on a train and then shoot you in the face when you least expect it - I don't have a phone on me to be traced
No but don't know voodoo, but I sure know how to shoot you
I'm not into magic, but I'm an expert with a gun
If I get caught I don't boo-hoo, I pick up the phone call BooBoo
If I get caught, I won't cry about it - I'll just call my lawyer
He gonna bail me out in seconds, please don't let this rap shit fool you
My lawyer will get me out of trouble quickly, even if you think that because I rap, I'm not serious
I send shooters to your home, see I don't need know songs to move you
I'll have someone come to your house and shoot you - I don't need music to make my point
My gorilla goin' oo oo, boy your family could lose you
My associate is aggressive and could harm you or your loved ones
Put you in a box like new shoes, you's a bitch pull down your tu-tu
I'll kill you and put you in a coffin like a new pair of shoes - you're a coward and should be ashamed
When it come to gettin' money all I know is we need beaucoup
I only know how to get a lot of money and will do whatever it takes
Speakin' on me and my Rida' gang, know what we gonna do to you
Don't talk about me or my crew, or we'll come after you with violence
Lyrics Β© Sugarmusic s.p.a., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CAMILLO FACCHINETTI, VALERIO NEGRINI, JAMES CURTIS JACKSON, CURTIS STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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How's everyone loving 50 Cent's latest track?
The DaddHat
Loving all these 50 tracks especially Smoke and Pilot.
Gloria Jones
I like the Video
Gina Cappelletti
It's been awhile!
briecklove
Ooh its dope !! I really love it ! All the tracks are dope ! Can't wait till he drops Animal Ambition !Β
Daan Buttiens
perfect
Truth's Knight_0777
I swear, every time I see 50, it motives me to work harder.
Shady LaFlame
Rt π―
piffriffin
this mans my inspiration real talk
Matthew Garufi - Songwriter & Producer
+EvilBonesMan_666 .. I AGREE BRO :)