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 The Message
50 Cent Lyrics
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Got a chrome 44
Get the message, come out and get the message
It won't even be a war, no beef no more
Get the message, come out and get my message
I was a itty-bitty nigga
When Prince killed Drake
I spend seven-and-a half hours
Bagging up grams
Gotta watch these niggas with
The sticky-ass hands
See my face through a hundred
Grams chopped on the mirror
Tell me I can't eat
I ain't trying to hear it
JoJo wanted the bitches
I was trying to get my weight up
Nigga get in the way and get shot down
Straight up
I'm grimy, yeah, my friends killed my friends
Like Blackey, he did that shit to him
Get at me, I'm back strapped up again
I tried, I can't change
I'll always be the same
I tell my little niggas fuck 'Preme
And any motherfucker down with 'em can
Suck me - I'm still mad
I got the cream to make a murder scene
If y'all niggas ain't shooting y'all
Can't fuck with me, come fuck with me
I left a message by your door
Got a chrome 44
Get the message, come out and get the message
It won't even be a war, no beef no more
Get the message, come out and get my message
The D's kick my door
Got knocked with a half a brick
I came on the nuts, son
Niggas ain't give me shit
I tried being cool
That cool shit don't work for me
I put my gun in your face
You hear my ass perfectly
You can't park 'round here
While I'm down here i shot Chris whip up
He came back shot Richie head
But that ain't who he aim for
Get who you came for
Apollo, amateur night, your name is in lights
I don't clown, I get down
I'm a different breed
Yeah, wait until these jokers get
A load of me
I watch your clique like a flick
Find your backbone line 'em up nice
Come through with the Mac blowin'
Beef ain't nothin new to me
It's all a repeat
I leave a shooter by your door
To make your ass leak now come out come out
Find out what I'm about
That Ruger, that luger, I air your ass out
I left a message by your door
Got a chrome 44
Get the message, come out and get the message
It won't even be a war, no beef no more
Get the message, come out and get my message
In "Get The Message," 50 Cent delivers a gritty and aggressive message to his enemies and rivals. The lyrics portray a sense of power and dominance, as he leaves a threatening message at someone's door, symbolizing his intention to confront and intimidate his adversaries.
Throughout the song, 50 Cent reflects on his past and the tough upbringing he experienced. He references Prince killing Drake, which could be metaphorical for overcoming obstacles and outshining competitors in the music industry. He also mentions his involvement in illegal activities, spending hours bagging up grams of drugs while remaining cautious of those with "sticky-ass hands." These lyrics reveal the street life and hustler mentality that 50 Cent was exposed to.
Additionally, the song highlights 50 Cent's unwavering loyalty towards his crew, as demonstrated by his reference to Bizzy, who taught them to be shooters. He embraces his reputation as a grimy and formidable figure, making it clear that he won't back down from conflict or hesitate to protect his own.
Overall, "Get The Message" reflects 50 Cent's tough persona and his willingness to confront any opposition head-on. It showcases his confidence and determination to rise above his circumstances and assert his dominance in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
I left a message by your door
I left a warning for you at your doorstep
Got a chrome 44
I obtained a .44 caliber firearm
Get the message, come out and get the message
Understand the warning and confront the situation
It won't even be a war, no beef no more
There will be no conflict or animosity
Get the message, come out and get my message
Take heed of the warning and understand my intentions
I was a itty-bitty nigga
I was a young and innocent person
When Prince killed Drake
When a significant event occurred
I'm a shooter, ask Bizzy, he made us that way
I am skilled with a firearm, influenced by Bizzy
I spend seven-and-a half hours
I dedicate a significant amount of time
Bagging up grams
Preparing and packaging narcotics
Gotta watch these niggas with
I need to be cautious of individuals
The sticky-ass hands
Who are prone to stealing or causing trouble
See my face through a hundred
Visualize my appearance and demeanor
Grams chopped on the mirror
Narcotics measured and divided on a reflective surface
Tell me I can't eat
Doubt my ability to succeed and prosper
I ain't trying to hear it
I refuse to acknowledge or accept it
JoJo wanted the bitches
JoJo desired the attention of women
I was trying to get my weight up
I was focused on elevating my status
Nigga get in the way and get shot down
If someone interferes, they will face consequences
Straight up
Without hesitation or deception
I'm grimy, yeah, my friends killed my friends
I am involved in a dangerous, treacherous environment
Like Blackey, he did that shit to him
Blackey committed an act of violence against someone
Get at me, I'm back strapped up again
Come confront me, I am armed and ready
I tried, I can't change
I made an effort, but I cannot transform myself
I'll always be the same
My true nature and character won't alter
I tell my little niggas fuck 'Preme
I advise my young associates to despise 'Preme
And any motherfucker down with 'em can
Including anyone associated or aligned with 'Preme
Suck me - I'm still mad
Disregard me – I remain furious
I got the cream to make a murder scene
I possess the resources and power to commit a violent act
If y'all niggas ain't shooting y'all
If you are not willing to use firearms
Can't fuck with me, come fuck with me
You cannot engage with me, so don't even attempt it
The D's kick my door
The authorities forcefully entered my premises
Got knocked with a half a brick
I was arrested with a significant amount of drugs
I came on the nuts, son
I achieved success and domination, my child
Niggas ain't give me shit
People did not provide me with anything valuable
I tried being cool
I attempted to maintain a calm and friendly demeanor
That cool shit don't work for me
That type of behavior and attitude is ineffective for me
I put my gun in your face
I confront you with a firearm, threatening your safety
You hear my ass perfectly
You understand my message and intentions clearly
You can't park 'round here
You are not permitted to park in this area
While I'm down here i shot Chris whip up
While I am present, I damaged Chris' vehicle
He came back shot Richie head
Chris retaliated and shot Richie in the head
But that ain't who he aim for
However, Richie was not his intended target
Get who you came for
Accomplish your initial objective
Apollo, amateur night, your name is in lights
Your reputation and skills are showcased on a big stage
I don't clown, I get down
I don't engage in foolishness, I act with seriousness
I'm a different breed
I possess a unique and distinct nature
Yeah, wait until these jokers get
Be prepared for the astonishment and shock
A load of me
When they fully experience my presence and abilities
I watch your clique like a flick
I closely observe and monitor your group
Find your backbone line 'em up nice
Expose the weak link and organize them effectively
Come through with the Mac blowin'
Arrive with a Mac-10 firearm firing shots
Beef ain't nothin new to me
Engaging in conflict is not unfamiliar to me
It's all a repeat
These events and situations are repetitive
I leave a shooter by your door
I station a skilled individual near your location
To make your ass leak now come out come out
To inflict harm upon you, now confront the situation
Find out what I'm about
Discover my true intentions and nature
That Ruger, that luger, I air your ass out
With my firearms, I will forcefully attack and defeat you
I left a message by your door
I left a warning for you at your doorstep
Got a chrome 44
I obtained a .44 caliber firearm
Get the message, come out and get the message
Understand the warning and confront the situation
It won't even be a war, no beef no more
There will be no conflict or animosity
Get the message, come out and get my message
Take heed of the warning and understand my intentions
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The Captain
50 was dissin him before he got locked up
Infamouz Papadoc
Lisanne vdB hè never scared
Madwokeidiot
Fiddy snitch on all the. On guess whos back mixtape. And it was included in the trial
Anathelus
How do you go from getting shot 9 times, to dissing the dude that put the hit out on you and live to rap about it? The definition of a boss
James Gish
They just caught him on a bad day and they know it
Golden Lion Fire
Because god had a serious plan for him, he was the chosen one
Nick Foles
uhhhhhhhh pac dat it first duh
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M. M.
FED protection
Almighty Power
Listening to 50 since I was 14. I'm 28 now. It's pretty much therapeutic for me at this point.