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.
Flip On You
50 Cent Lyrics
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ScHoolboy Q
Haha
Smiling?
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
You gon' make me flip this knife out do some shit to you!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
You gon make me pull the strap out, do some shit to you!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you ain't gon' be moving when this clip is through!
Nigga, I'm the one that bought all them bitches out
Got a G-A-T this MVP don't run his mouth, nigga
You gon' make me fill this clip for you
You gon' make me unload then reload 'em number 2
Nigga, I've been known to get them Oxys off
I believe in God, but cross my heart this knock go off
Nigga, I'm from the Mecca of the Groove
The Hoover Crip, I grew up on Figg I had to dodge them County Blues
Live my life behind the rules
Running from the cops, smash the rocks up under my shoes
Spit out the eighth that once, hid in my face
Bounce spring over the gate, didn't get caught
I guess my escape, nigga was fate
I love the block and all the dogs that kept me safe
Now it's, back to adding, points to the crime rate
Get slumped in your drive way
You gon' make me hurt your boy
You gon' make me put that work in boy
You gon' make me get to murkin' boy
Smiling? nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
You gon' make me flip this knife out do some shit to you!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you gon' make me-you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
You gon make me pull the strap out, do some shit to you!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you ain't gon' be moving when this clip is through!
Focus on money, I'm in and out ass fast
She loosen up against the wall like a NASCAR crash
Got a bunch of enemies, I count my friends on one hand
Ghetto philosphy, watch me, I got a hundred scams
Like we could make a few dollars, that there a hundred grams
I got a gift, I communicate with the afterlife
Apparently, your bitch ass ain't acting right
Niggas killed your man, you ain't gon' get him back?
What? You is tired out? Why you ain't get around to that?
You wonder, I travel, I have a destination
I'll be a street legend new version of Pappy Mason
My style? It'll never die, boy I'm immortal
You shoot me down, I'll get back up and keep coming for you
Man on fire, hitman for hire
Them niggas got happy they thought I was gon' retire
Now they bitch giving me head, I'm the man, a man admires
What's up?
Smiling? nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
You gon' make me flip this knife out do some shit to you!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you gon' make me-you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
You gon make me pull the strap out, do some shit to you!
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
Nigga you ain't gon' be moving when this clip is through!
The lyrics of "Flip On You" by 50 Cent ft. ScHoolboy Q is about the consequences of messing with the wrong person. The song starts with 50 Cent warning someone that they are about to push him to the edge and make him flip on them, meaning he will retaliate violently. He talks about having a gun and being willing to use it against anyone who crosses him. ScHoolboy Q then takes over, rapping about his dangerous lifestyle, his street smarts, and his ability to outsmart his enemies. He talks about his enemies and how he does not forgive anyone who crosses him.
Overall, the song is about the dangerous world of gang violence and the consequences of messing with gang members. It is a raw and intense track that highlights the artists' aggressive lifestyles and warns others not to mess with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Smiling?
Are you smiling? The following lines indicate that what you're doing or saying could potentially result in me harming you.
Nigga you gon' make me Flip On You!
Your actions are pushing me towards flipping on you, potentially leading to me attacking you with a knife or gun.
You gon' make me flip this knife out do some shit to you!
If you continue to provoke me or push my buttons, I might take out my knife and harm you with it.
Nigga you ain't gon' be moving when this clip is through!
You will be immobilized or potentially killed by the time I am done with you.
Nigga, I'm the one that bought all them bitches out
I am the one who has purchased all these females.
Got a G-A-T this MVP don't run his mouth, nigga
I own a gun (G-A-T) and I don't brag or boast about my status (MVP).
You gon' make me fill this clip for you
Your actions are pushing me to shoot you multiple times (fill this clip).
I believe in God, but cross my heart this knock go off
I am a religious person, but I swear that I will shoot (knock) my weapon if necessary.
Running from the cops, smash the rocks up under my shoes
I have experience evading the police and have even destroyed evidence (rocks) while doing so.
You wonder, I travel, I have a destination
You might be wondering where I'm going, but I have a specific place in mind (destination).
I'll be a street legend new version of Pappy Mason
I see myself becoming a legendary figure in the streets, much like Pappy Mason.
You shoot me down, I'll get back up and keep coming for you
If you try to kill me, I will not stay down and will continue to come after you with full force.
Now they bitch giving me head, I'm the man, a man admires
Now that I'm successful, I have women willing to perform sexual acts on me, something that other men would envy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Curtis Jackson, Paul Williams, Quincy Hanley, Roger Nichols
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jaget261
Anyone still flippin this banger in 2022?
@moshebenisrael9573
Shid I been lookn 4 this song for a min. All I was finding was chopped screwed versions
@andresmeraz1996
Here !
@carlosbash8925
2023
@avilescarlos411
@@carlosbash8925 always
@thomasbarnes228
2023
@damnaresherbet3460
These are 2014 vibes man...how time passes by 😢
@hchise22
In the gym in 2024, you gone make me flip on you
@NiijiPrincessWarrior
OMG I've been looking for this song. THANK YOU
@charlesmines1589
Me too lol I looked EVERYWHERE