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.
Get That Money Man
50 Cent Lyrics
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[Chorus: 50 Cent]
Lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
[Verse 1: 50 Cent]
GGGGGG G Unit 50 Cent, Gerth Street ATL to Dallas ya heard me?
check it out
Porsche spots drop
Gun in the stash box
Get ya bitch ass shot stuntin around here (here)
Flow so hot
They say I got it locked
Hold on a second homie, lets get this clear
Look the wrist stay rocked
The Ruger stay cocked
I hope ya smoke alot cause I supply the weed spot
Got a few questions and I need the answer on the spot
That bitch you wit, she like you or she like what she got?
Tryin to maintain
Tearin niggas out the frame
Semi automatic flows
You know how it goes
Boss B-O-S-S-M-A-N
Gun in hand
Understand gettin money is the plan
Gerth Street is my man
[Chorus: 50 Cent]
Lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
[Verse 2:]
Call me the unemployment office, cause a nigga got that work
Niggas stavin on the other side I lock they turf
If ya funkin' you don't wanna get popped at first
Cause ya might end up bein locked in that hearse
I'm a veteran and you'ze an amateur kid
I'll fuck ya bitch and video tape it like Tommy and Pamela did
We put the icing on the cake and we covered the spread
You fuck with me or my niggas you'll be covered in red
Thats like when them young niggas smothered that kid
Niggas snitched on eachother now they both doin a bid
Dumbass niggas you supposed to have ya allibi straight
When ya gettin interogatted you supposed to keep a straight face
I keep it gangsta for my niggas up in Cali
We sit on 23 inch spinners up in the alley
We smoke on dro from Texas to the NY
Ten niggas with me that mean ten niggas with ten knives
nigga
[Chorus: 50 Cent]
Lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
yeah!
lets get that money man
lets get that money man
[Verse 3: Lloyd Banks]
Its on now time to cut the cake
fuck the jake tuck the plate
nigga move dump the eight
guaranteed to pump his brakes
To pissy drunk the case ain't got a month to waste
Smile with a pumpkin face
Deep enough to jump the states
Stuff you in the trunk escape
You want a problem?
Fuck the Bapes, up the stakes
Everything I wear is up to date
Loyal cat, guaranteed my son'll be a spoiled brat
Hot enough to boil crack
M-5 all you black
I'm the reason all you rap
Admit it I'm Daddy Black
Doin this since Caddy Shack
With Gurth Street In that Caddy Lac
Blowin' out a pillow pack
I call it "Coffee Brown"
Bitches can't get off me now
Rasta man toss me pounds
I ain't from a softy town
Niggas'll brake ya bones, crack ya face
Call the doctor let him put it back in place
[Talking: 50 Cent]
ha ha ha 50 Cent, yeah what u gon do boy? From New York to Atlanta to
Dallas boy I'm all over the place I'm international player you heard me?
Can't do nothing with me hey yo Flip holla at me man holla at me man I'm
tryin to holla at you
[Talking: Lil Flip]
I'm right here yeah Sucka Free represent, G Unit,
[Verse 4: Lil Flip]
I'm quick to break you hos and take ya bitches
If ya, owe me some money I'm a take ya riches
It's Lil Flip (Lil Flip), I gotta kick in the do'
Cause niggas say they freestyling when they spittin they flow
But I know they be writing, nigga I don't write
I got them Calicos my nigga we never fight
We got bricks and birds, we got bitches and hos
We got a Delta 88 I'm on switches and 'fos
I see niggas pointing, they wanna ride with me
Come to H-Town and rep the Side with me
I'm from the Sizzouth
My nuts is in ya mizzouth
28 inch Lorenzos thats the way we crizzall
You know how we bizzall
We go to the mizzall
I ain't shopping for my main bitch I'm with my dizzawgs
We shop 'till we drop got a Glock for the haters
We drivin' Benzes you in a Navigators
I know you seen my sales, I know you seen my green
I know you seen the billboard I know you know my team
I'm a sucker free nigga all about my cash
If you fuck with my money thats a bullet in yo ass
Like green grass thats how we like to blow
If you ain't talkin about money you can roll on
Watch me get my stroll on.. like George Jefferson
Its Lil Flip nigga
In Get That Money Man, 50 Cent collaborates with Lil Flip and Lloyd Banks to rap about their aspirations and money-making hustle. In the chorus, they chant the same phrase over and over again - "let's get that money, man," - reiterating their mission to maximize their earnings. 50 Cent opens the first verse with rhymes about his luxury car and firearm in the stash box, warning that his enemies will get shot. He also emphasizes his ability to supply weed and asks whether the girls he's with really like him or are only interested in what he can give them. In the second verse, Lloyd Banks introduces himself as the "unemployment office" with an abundance of work to offer. Banks boasts his prominence by admitting that he'll tape himself having sex with anyone's girlfriend, and his gang will attack anyone who steps out of line. He also raps about the lifestyle of those around him, owning expensive cars and wearing the latest trends. Lil Flip completes the song, talking about how he doesn't need to write down his rhymes or fight because he has his guns to handle any situation. He talks about the possessions he owns, such as a Delta 88, with hydraulics and big rims, and how his sales, team and billboard prove he's at the top of his game. He ends with the phrase "I'm a sucker free nigga all about my cash."
Line by Line Meaning
Lets get that money man
We need to focus on obtaining wealth
yeah!
An enthusiastic agreement with the sentiment of the previous line
GGGGGG G Unit 50 Cent, Gerth Street ATL to Dallas ya heard me?
Introducing himself and his crew, boasting about their geographic reach
check it out
An invitation to pay attention to what he is saying
Porsche spots drop
He drives a Porsche sports car with a retractable roof
Gun in the stash box
He keeps a gun hidden in the car
Get ya bitch ass shot stuntin around here (here)
He warns that showing off or acting tough could result in being shot
Flow so hot
His rapping style is impressive and popular
They say I got it locked
People recognize his talent and success
Hold on a second homie, lets get this clear
He wants to clarify something before continuing
Look the wrist stay rocked
He wears a lot of expensive jewelry on his wrist
The Ruger stay cocked
He keeps a gun ready to fire at all times
I hope ya smoke alot cause I supply the weed spot
He sells marijuana and hopes his customers buy a lot
Got a few questions and I need the answer on the spot
He needs immediate answers to his questions
That bitch you wit, she like you or she like what she got?
He questions whether someone's girlfriend is attracted to him or his wealth
Tryin to maintain
He is working hard to keep up his success
Tearin niggas out the frame
He is better than other rappers and can outperform them lyrically
Semi automatic flows
He has a fast and efficient rapping style
You know how it goes
He assumes his audience is familiar with his way of doing things
Boss B-O-S-S-M-A-N
He is a leader and has authority over his team
Gun in hand
He is armed and dangerous
Understand gettin money is the plan
The goal is to accumulate wealth
Gerth Street is my man
He has a close relationship with someone from Gerth Street
I'm right here yeah Sucka Free represent, G Unit,
Lil Flip introduces himself and his affiliation with Sucka Free and G Unit
I'm quick to break you hos and take ya bitches
Lil Flip is confident in his ability to charm women away from other men
If ya, owe me some money I'm a take ya riches
He will take someone's assets to repay a debt
It's Lil Flip (Lil Flip), I gotta kick in the do'
He announces himself before entering a room uninvited
Cause niggas say they freestyling when they spittin they flow
He accuses other rappers of lying about their freestyle abilities
But I know they be writing, nigga I don't write
He claims to be a better rapper because he doesn't need to write his rhymes down
We got bricks and birds, we got bitches and hos
He has access to drugs, sex workers, and women
I'm a sucker free nigga all about my cash
He is focused on making money and avoiding drama
If you fuck with my money thats a bullet in yo ass
He will retaliate violently if someone interferes with his income
Watch me get my stroll on.. like George Jefferson
He walks confidently and with swagger
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joaquinl929
The intro is so underrated.... that fading at the beginning is 🔥🔥🔥
@sneakez993
Yesss thank yu, ive always said this
@buzzin0088
This song will forever be on my playlist. One of the first 50 cent songs I heard. I miss the g unit days... So many good songs together, very sad they let some disagreements ruin their music opportunities
@dtllcmotorsportwa
This song works the subs out with that slap... great production with the sound!!
@tsimtsum32
Used to bump this song off of my ipod video in the 5th grade haha
@michdelo09
Lil flips verse 🙌🙌🙌 still listening to this in 2023 ❤
@Exodus580
Banks a lyrical genius like yayo said
@gangstamarcus5334
2003 til 2021 still BANGIN BULLETPROOF DAYS
@trey6578
real shit get that money mane
@DoubleAIV
Thats the slowest i've ever heard Bank$ flow, still was sick!