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.
Funk Flex
50 Cent Lyrics
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g unit
you understand what's about to happen
(Chorus)
nigga guess who's bazack its not beanie seagel J hoe
50 cent yah niggas should know
so let me relapse
punk nigga i dun told you before
Verse 1:
Fuck being in a cage man that shit for the birds
i do my dirt in the hood but i live in the burbs
when you talk be carefull how you choose your words
cause i send niggas that put your fucking brains in the curb
am i my brothers keeper? yes i am
nigga you know you get low you see that gun in my hand
G unit
don't go fucking with my soldiers boy
if you get laid out
i'm a sya i told you boy
i see you rollin wit twenty niggas
we rollin wit twenty guns
16 hollos is loaded in everyone
i know you slow so i do the math
that's 320 shels flying at your ass
you spend a lot of time talking bout how you roll out
when you get hit you gonna run until you fall down
i guess you didn't think we was down to go all out
once again you was wrong
you ain't know the shit we on
my money getting long
now my team is getin strong
I'm gone (gone)
(chorus x2)
Bitch
Guess who's back
50 Cent
and I'm back to act a strapa
funk flex
king pin style
make me crush somethin
make me bust somethin
i want you to!
The lyrics to 50 Cent's "Funk Flex" are a boastful and aggressive message to anyone who dares to cross the rapper and the G-Unit crew. The chorus sets the tone, with 50 Cent declaring himself back on the scene, better than ever, and warning that anyone who messes with him will get what's coming to them. The first verse expands on this idea, with 50 Cent painting himself as a dangerous figure who doesn't need to be caged like a bird. He warns others to be careful with their words, as he has a ruthless team of soldiers ready to do his bidding. He makes it clear that 20 niggas can roll with his crew, but they have 20 guns, and each one is loaded with 16 hollows, so do the math. 50 Cent warns that if you mess with him or his team, you'll be taken out for good.
This song is a classic example of 50 Cent's hard-hitting, aggressive rap style, which always pushes boundaries and never shies away from tough talk. The lyrics are filled with profanity and violent imagery, which is in keeping with the rapper's persona. However, it's also worth noting that the song showcases his talent for crafting vivid stories and images that draw in the listener and make them feel like they're right alongside him as he takes on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
funk flex yeah
50 Cent is acknowledging Funk Flex, a popular hip-hop DJ and host
g unit
50 Cent is shouting out his group, G Unit
you understand what's about to happen
50 Cent is warning his listeners that something big is about to occur
(Chorus)
The chorus repeats itself twice, with 50 Cent reminding everyone that he's back on the scene
nigga guess who's bazack its not beanie seagel J hoe
50 Cent is mocking other rappers who have tried to claim the throne - this time it's Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z who are being called out
50 cent yah niggas should know
50 Cent's name is being emphasized in a way that demands recognition
so let me relapse
50 Cent is about to go back to acting reckless
run up on your ass wit the fours
50 Cent is threatening violence with a gun (referring to .44 caliber)
punk nigga i dun told you before
50 Cent had warned his enemies previously, but it seems they didn't listen
Verse 1:
The first verse is filled with threats and aggressive language
Fuck being in a cage man that shit for the birds
50 Cent doesn't want to be in prison like a bird locked up in a cage
i do my dirt in the hood but i live in the burbs
50 Cent may conduct illegal activities in the ghetto, but he resides in the suburbs now
when you talk be carefull how you choose your words
Be careful what you say around 50 Cent because it could have dire consequences
cause i send niggas that put your fucking brains in the curb
50 Cent will send his crew to kill you and leave your dead body in the street
am i my brothers keeper? yes i am
50 Cent feels responsible for protecting his crew
nigga you know you get low you see that gun in my hand
Be careful not to cross 50 Cent - he wields a gun for protection
G unit
50 Cent mentions his crew again here
don't go fucking with my soldiers boy
Don't mess with G Unit
if you get laid out
You will be shot dead
i'm a sya i told you boy
50 Cent is reminding his enemies that he had warned them before
i see you rollin wit twenty niggas
The enemy is with a group of 20 guys
we rollin wit twenty guns
G Unit is armed with 20 guns
16 hollos is loaded in everyone
Each gun is loaded with 16 bullets
i know you slow so i do the math
50 Cent is mocking his enemy's intelligence
that's 320 shels flying at your ass
The enemy is about to get hit with 320 bullets
you spend a lot of time talking bout how you roll out
The enemy likes to talk about how tough they are
when you get hit you gonna run until you fall down
When the enemy gets shot, they will run until they collapse
i guess you didn't think we was down to go all out
The enemy underestimated G Unit's willingness to fight
once again you was wrong
The enemy made another mistake
you ain't know the shit we on
The enemy doesn't know how serious G Unit is
my money getting long
50 Cent is becoming more wealthy
now my team is getin strong
G Unit is becoming more powerful
I'm gone (gone)
50 Cent is leaving, but his message has been delivered
(chorus x2)
The chorus repeats again with the same message from earlier
Bitch
50 Cent is addressing someone with a rude term
Guess who's back
50 Cent is re-iterating who he is
and I'm back to act a strapa funk flex
50 Cent is ready to take over the scene and dominate like a kingpin
king pin style
50 Cent is emphasizing his powerful leadership qualities
make me crush somethin
50 Cent wants to destroy his enemies
make me bust somethin
50 Cent wants to shoot someone with his gun
i want you to!
50 Cent is challenging his enemies to try and face him
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kelendria Rowland, Rich Harrison, Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams, Sean Garrett, Clifford Harris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mmacore674
50 lookin like a mom with her 4 kids 😂😂
@KrishanDaDon
🤣🤣 accurate af
@grenzhochspannungshindernis
Busty gummy granny
@chrisfolotsi8389
😂😂😂
@cdaigo
Lmao he's a proud daddy
@MarcoAurelio-rk9yq
Ahahahahahhahahahahahah
@MessiSein
7 years on and Yayo's still waitin for that next beat 😭😭😭
@Earth1BaTmAN
Fr 😂
@TK-vu2pd
explain bro ??
@troyvionce
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣