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.
Follow Me
50 Cent Lyrics
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Yeah. Ja, you ready? Drop that
Ferrari F 50 style baby (yeah, yeah)
I'ma show 'em how I do it (yeah, yeah)
G-g-g-g-g G-UNIT!
I keep hearin' niggas is happy, the D's come, niggas wit guns
When I'm out on bail, ridin' wit' some new ones
Pac got hit in that passenger seat
Now I'm ridin' 'round in that passenger seat
Come near the whip, I'm blastin' my heat
It don't take long, for my juvenile delinquent thinkin' to sink in
The consequences mean nothin', those semi auto's is bustin'
Crack sellin', predicate villain, spit big words but I can't spell 'em
Put a shot to your melon, that'll keep you're punk ass from chillin'
Then I got that nine and a fo'-fo', that H2 is never full
Bullet proof windows and doors, gangsta how 'bout yours
Southside tatted on my back
My last gun shipment got the whole hood strapped
Now all I got is two 380's and a nine
Nigga you can knock and tell the cops but you're dyin'
[Chorus - repeat 2X]
You're thicker than water
Ouch! twizzy wizzy wa
You're thicker than water
Ouch! twizzy wizzy wa
You're thicker than water
Ouch! twizzy wizzy wa
You can be a Blood or a Crip
Nigga, you bitch
Follow Me
[Tony Yayo]
I used to chill in the hood, to support the fiends
But now I'm eatin' caviar instead of pork and beans
I'm in the money green 7-45, with 7 shots in the fo' five
Y'all niggas wanna die?
I got a love affair, wit' violence and guns
So this is for them gangstas, rep' where you from
When I got O'd up, my heart turned colder
That's why the mac react like a king cobra
Now I'm jumpin' out of Rovers, in Gucci loafers
Y'all niggas wanna stun? I'll bury you cockroaches
Gimme one year, in this industry
I'll buy enough guns to declare war on a small country
[Chorus]
[Lloyd Banks]
Still walk around wit' the hammer boss
Rope and a cross
Hard times'll make a lil' nigga hate Santa Claus
Your mountains is high, holdin' in Diana Ross
I'm like a 2003 banana Porsche
I don't gotta hide sluts, to get your ties cut
They on my dick, 'cause I make groupies set off a fire truck
My team in the cutt, packin' middle things
I got more foreign shooters than the Sacramento Kings
It's 8 class karats in the border
I poke holes in plastic, to avoid a vaginal disorder
I'm a savage on your daughter
She ain't in the college dorm
Then I guess I'm squirtin' on the cabin that you bought her
I'm a heavy weed smoker, so the average is a quarter
Brown colored from shit, he established in the water
You got Banks on your jersey, you part of my fan base
Just 'cause you pour syrup on shit, don't make it pancakes
[Chorus]
The song "Follow Me" by 50 Cent is a track where he aggressively raps about his gangster lifestyle and the consequences of his actions. In the first verse, he talks about how his associates got hit while sitting in the passenger seat, but he's now riding around in that same seat with all his protection. He doesn't hesitate to pull the trigger, whether it's for his delinquent thinking or selling drugs. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're thicker than water" with a catchy beat. In the following verses, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks rap about their wealth and violent tendencies.
The lyrics of "Follow Me" reflect the harsh realities of street life and the pride that comes with being part of a gang. 50 Cent describes how he's always on high alert and how the consequences of his actions don't matter. The phrase "you're thicker than water" in the chorus suggests that loyalty to the gang is more important than anything else. The lyrics show that violence is a tool that can help one achieve their goals, and wealth is a sign of victory in this life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah. Ja, you ready? Drop that
50 Cent is asking if Ja Rule is ready and suggests to drop the beat.
Ferrari F 50 style baby (yeah, yeah)
I'm living a luxurious life similar to a Ferrari F50.
I'ma show 'em how I do it (yeah, yeah)
I'll demonstrate how I'm successful and live life on my own terms.
G-g-g-g-g G-UNIT!
I'm part of G-UNIT and we're going to take over the music industry.
I keep hearin' niggas is happy, the D's come, niggas wit guns
People are happy when the police arrive because they have guns.
When I'm out on bail, ridin' wit' some new ones
When I am out on bail, I ride with new guns.
Big got hit in that passenger seat
Notorious B.I.G. was killed in the passenger seat of a car.
Pac got hit in that passenger seat
Tupac was killed in the passenger seat of a car.
Now I'm ridin' 'round in that passenger seat
50 Cent is now in the passenger seat of a car.
Come near the whip, I'm blastin' my heat
If you come too close to my car, I'll shoot you.
It don't take long, for my juvenile delinquent thinkin' to sink in
I am quick to revert to my old criminal ways.
The consequences mean nothin', those semi auto's is bustin'
I don't care about the consequences of my actions, I just keep firing my automatic guns.
Crack sellin', predicate villain, spit big words but I can't spell 'em
I sell crack and believe in my own violent actions, even if my vocabulary is not great.
Put a shot to your melon, that'll keep you're punk ass from chillin'
I will shoot you in the head to stop you from relaxing and being comfortable.
Then I got that nine and a fo'-fo', that H2 is never full
I have a 9mm and a .44 Magnum and the tank of my Hummer H2 is always full of gas.
Bullet proof windows and doors, gangsta how 'bout yours
My windows and doors are bulletproof, are yours too?
Southside tatted on my back
I have my gang's name 'Southside' tattooed on my back.
My last gun shipment got the whole hood strapped
I just received a shipment of guns and now the whole neighborhood has weapons.
Now all I got is two 380's and a nine
All I currently have are two 380s and a 9mm handgun.
Nigga you can knock and tell the cops but you're dyin'
If you try to snitch on me to the police, you will die.
[Chorus - repeat 2X] You're thicker than water
Blood relationships are stronger.
Ouch! twizzy wizzy wa
This phrase has no specific meaning, it is just an adlib.
You can be a Blood or a Crip
Regardless of your gang affiliation, I can still work with you.
Nigga, you bitch
You're acting weak and cowardly.
Follow Me
Come with me and I'll show you how to be successful.
[Tony Yayo] I used to chill in the hood, to support the fiends
I used to hang out in my neighborhood to sell drugs.
But now I'm eatin' caviar instead of pork and beans
I've made a lot of money and can now afford to eat expensive foods like caviar.
I'm in the money green 7-45, with 7 shots in the fo' five
Tony Yayo drives a green BMW 745 with a .45 handgun.
Y'all niggas wanna die?
Do you want to get killed?
I got a love affair, wit' violence and guns
I am obsessed with violence and guns.
So this is for them gangstas, rep' where you from
This is a song for gangsters who like to represent where they are from.
When I got O'd up, my heart turned colder
Tony Yayo became colder after overdosing on drugs.
That's why the mac react like a king cobra
I know how to handle my Mac-10 because I am very experienced.
Now I'm jumpin' out of Rovers, in Gucci loafers
I wear expensive shoes and own several Land Rovers.
Y'all niggas wanna stun? I'll bury you cockroaches
If you want to show off and impress me, I will defeat you easily.
Gimme one year, in this industry
Give me another year, and I'll be even bigger in the music industry.
I'll buy enough guns to declare war on a small country
Tony Yayo will purchase many weapons and probably use them to start a war.
[Chorus]
Blood relationships are stronger.
[Lloyd Banks] Still walk around wit' the hammer boss
I still carry a gun with me everywhere.
Rope and a cross
Fine jewelry accessories like chains and crosses.
Hard times'll make a lil' nigga hate Santa Claus
I disliked Christmas during hard times.
Your mountains is high, holdin' in Diana Ross
Your drug stash is high, like a mountain, and holding money like Diana Ross.
I'm like a 2003 banana Porsche
I am rare and valuable, like a 2003 banana-colored Porsche.
I don't gotta hide sluts, to get your ties cut
I don't need to hide women to threaten you.
They on my dick, 'cause I make groupies set off a fire truck
Women are attracted to me and get excited.
My team in the cutt, packin' middle things
My group is armed and always ready to defend itself.
I got more foreign shooters than the Sacramento Kings
I have more international gang members than the Sacramento Kings have international players.
It's 8 class karats in the border
I have 8 karat diamonds around my watch.
I poke holes in plastic, to avoid a vaginal disorder
When having sex, I use protection.
I'm a savage on your daughter
I am sexually aggressive with young women.
She ain't in the college dorm
I have sex with female students who do not live on campus.
Then I guess I'm squirtin' on the cabin that you bought her
I will ejaculate on items you have purchased.
I'm a heavy weed smoker, so the average is a quarter
I smoke a lot of weed and buy it in large quantities.
Brown colored from shit, he established in the water
The weed I smoke is brown and is expertly grown in water.
You got Banks on your jersey, you part of my fan base
If you wear my name on your clothing, you are one of my fans.
Just 'cause you pour syrup on shit, don't make it pancakes
Just because you try to make something good out of bad ingredients, it doesn't work.
Writer(s): Curtis James Jackson, Marvin Bernard, Christopher Charles Lloyd Copyright: 50 Cent Music, Universal Music Corp.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JerseyMac11
This whole hook is 50 showing love to NYC Bloods. Back then, 50 had real heavy ties to Bloods in NY prison system. Like Mazaradi Fox for example. He never would put it out there tho because he didn’t want that attention from the Feds. “You thicker than water” is a slick way of saying or asking “You Blood ”… “Oh trizzy wizzy one” means 031. 031 is a Blood code that means “I got love for you Blood”. (He says that same code on “As The World Turns” featuring UGK. “031 Blood, Y’all niggas do y’all thing”) 50 a genius for the way he put this together without anybody knowing.
@eyecontrol4900
thanks for the explanation! Been bumpin this song for almost 10yrs and never knew that until now!
@KiDSON.
Niceee… That’s a fact!
@emreozkefeli9815
wow
@criticalthinker8013
Boo boo always had and still got the best hooks and bridges in rap history nobody do it better
@camfasho
Appreciate the knowledge 💯
@razrsliq7623
This type of 50 is among the best emcees in rap history.
@lubomirtasev6310
You're absolutely right
@MILITANT1
100%
@righteousmasculine
His catalog is nice and he got some of be best hooks
Nate dogg
50
Max b
Ja rule
Got the best hooks