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.
Guns For Sale
50 Cent Lyrics
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Haha
G-Unit
We got those semi automatics
And we got them revolvers
We those niggaz that you should get at
If you got a problem
When those hollow tips hit 'em man that should solve 'em
We got the lugers with rugers and M1's and they all for sale
Got that 9mm got that 10mm
Got that little duece duece and they all for sale
Got that old trey pound, got that new fore pound
Dey bin used once or twice and they all for sale
Waddadaday, waddadaday
I'm the reason those things in my hood go bang
I got that trey duece I call that, my nigga behave
16 gage in case these niggaz wanna get crazy
When a sawed off hit your body parts they fall off
You get hit in the leg man you can't even crawl off
When that AK switch from automatic to spray
Everybody out this bitch could get hit with a stray
I got silences and scopes, military issue pistols holla at me
Whatever you need homie I can get you
Nickname rubber grips hollow tips extra clips
You don't want your shit to jam better buy a cleaning kit
Teflon, Kevlar, need to wrap it round your chest
You pop off they pop back and you get left a bloody mess
Mac 11 mac 10 time for some action
Dump a clip out this bitch and see how niggaz act then
Got guns and ammo they all for sale
Clips included you' responsible for your bail
We got those semi automatics
And we got those revolvers
We that niggaz that you should get at
If you got a problem
When those hollow tips hit 'em man that should solve 'em
We got the lugers with rugers and m1s and they all for sale
Got that 9mm got that 10mm
Got that little duece duece and they all for sale
Got that old trey pound, got that new fore pound
Dey bin used once or twice and they all for sale
G stand for gangster
Unit stand for you niggaz in trouble
Better lock and load on the double
G unit!
Fresh out the box 40 Cali Glock, Calicoes 100 shot
Street sweepers clear the block
I'm that nigga niggaz call when those shots pop
Take 'em to my grand momma basement
Show 'em what I got, look I got three 380s a tech and two M1's
Ice came through on some shit and bought him one
Them young boys from the projects crazy
He was kissing on the toes and saying that's my baby
Buck came through saying "50 show me some love"
Sold him a dub dub something he can sneak in the club
Gave him some shells for that trey 8 snub
He gave me some bud I gave him a pound, gave me a hug
Love, its love I take it back to the nwa days
Fuck jay my CD's raise the crime rate in the chart state
Got some rugers, some sigs, some colts
My nigga for real. holla at the kid
We got those semi automatics
And we got those revolvers
We that niggaz that you should get at
If you got a problem
When those hollow tips hit 'em man that should solve 'em
We got the lugers with rugers and M1's and they all for sale
Got that 9mm got that 10mm
Got that little duece duece and they all for sale
Got that old trey pound, got that new fore pound
Dey bin used once or twice and they all for sale
In "Guns For Sale," 50 Cent and G-Unit rap about their arsenal of guns that are all available for purchase. They boast about having semi-automatics, revolvers, lugers with rugers, M1's, 9mm, 10mm, trey pounds, fore pounds, and more. They claim to have silencers, scopes, extra clips, and military-issue pistols. They also advise their potential buyers to invest in teflon and kevlar to protect themselves from the adversary.
The song depicts the danger of gun culture and glorifies gun ownership. It suggests that the only solution to problems is to shoot them, thus promoting an act of violence. The song reflects the current issues of gun violence, which has been a significant concern in the United States. It also indicates the need for stricter gun control and regulation in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo wooo
Intro sound effects
Haha
Exclamation of amusement
G-Unit
Refers to 50 Cent's rap group
We got those semi automatics
We have guns that fire continuously with one pull of the trigger
And we got them revolvers
We have handguns with chambers that rotate to load single rounds
We those niggaz that you should get at
We are the ones to approach if you have a problem
If you got a problem
If there is an issue you need to deal with
When those hollow tips hit 'em man that should solve 'em
When bullets with hollow points hit someone, it should take care of them as a problem
We got the lugers with rugers and M1's and they all for sale
We have a variety of different guns for sale, including a German Luger, a Ruger, and an M1 rifle
Got that 9mm got that 10mm
We have 9mm and 10mm handguns for sale
Got that little duece duece and they all for sale
We have small, .22 caliber handguns for sale
Got that old trey pound, got that new fore pound
We have old and new .38 caliber revolvers for sale
Dey bin used once or twice and they all for sale
These guns have only been used a few times and are available for purchase
Waddadaday, waddadaday
Nonsense sound effects
I'm the reason those things in my hood go bang
I am the cause of gunfire in my neighborhood
I got that trey duece I call that, my nigga behave
I have a .32 caliber revolver I call 'my nigga behave'
16 gage in case these niggaz wanna get crazy
I have a 16 gauge shotgun in case someone wants to act irrationally
When a sawed off hit your body parts they fall off
When hit by a sawed-off shotgun, body parts can detach
You get hit in the leg man you can't even crawl off
If shot in the leg, you may not be able to move at all
When that AK switch from automatic to spray
When an AK-47 is switched from automatic fire to spraying bullets, everyone nearby is vulnerable
Everybody out this bitch could get hit with a stray
Anyone in the area could be hit by stray bullets
I got silences and scopes, military issue pistols holla at me
I have gun accessories like silencers and scopes, as well as military pistols for sale
Whatever you need homie I can get you
I can provide whatever guns or accessories you need
Nickname rubber grips hollow tips extra clips
Refers to different types of ammunition and gun accessories
You don't want your shit to jam better buy a cleaning kit
To prevent a gun from jamming, it's best to purchase a cleaning kit
Teflon, Kevlar, need to wrap it round your chest
To protect yourself, wear bulletproof Teflon or Kevlar material around your torso
You pop off they pop back and you get left a bloody mess
If you shoot at someone, they may shoot back and you will be seriously injured
Mac 11 mac 10 time for some action
These are different types of guns that are small and efficient. It's time to use them
Dump a clip out this bitch and see how niggaz act then
Empty a magazine from a gun and see how people respond to the violence
Got guns and ammo they all for sale
50 Cent is selling both guns and ammunition
Clips included you' responsible for your bail
If you purchase a gun from me, you're responsible for any legal consequences you may face
Fresh out the box 40 Cali Glock, Calicoes 100 shot
These are different types of guns that are new and recently acquired
Street sweepers clear the block
These are guns that can fire multiple rounds in quick succession, and can 'clean out' an entire block of people
I'm that nigga niggaz call when those shots pop
When there is gunfire, people call me to handle the situation
Take 'em to my grand momma basement
50 Cent keeps his guns in his grandmother's basement
Show 'em what I got, look I got three 380s a tech and two M1's
Showing off his collection of guns, including three .380 caliber guns, a Tech-9, and two M1 rifles
Ice came through on some shit and bought him one
One of 50 Cent's acquaintances (Ice) purchased a gun from him
Them young boys from the projects crazy
Young men from low-income areas are often involved in illegal activity and violent behavior
He was kissing on the toes and saying that's my baby
This is likely referring to the sexual exploitation of a woman, which can be a part of illegal activity
Buck came through saying '50 show me some love'
Another acquaintance of 50 Cent (Buck) came to him wanting to buy a gun
Sold him a dub dub something he can sneak in the club
50 Cent sold Buck a small handgun that he could conceal inside a club/bar
Gave him some shells for that trey 8 snub
Buck received ammunition for his .38 caliber revolver
He gave me some bud I gave him a pound, gave me a hug
Buck gave 50 Cent marijuana and in return, 50 Cent gave him a pound (of cash) and a hug
Love, its love I take it back to the nwa days
The 'love' they share is likely mutual respect for each other's involvement in illegal activity, similar to the rap group N.W.A.
Fuck jay my CD's raise the crime rate in the chart state
50 Cent doesn't care about Jay-Z's opinion, he just cares that his music is popular and inspiring criminal behavior
Got some rugers, some sigs, some colts
50 Cent has a variety of different guns for sale
My nigga for real. holla at the kid
You should seriously consider buying a gun from me
Lyrics © Missing Link Music
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, JOSEF LEIMBERG, WADADA LEO SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mud Machines
[Intro]
Woo wooo
Haha
G-Unit!
[Chorus]
We got those semi-automatics and we got them revolvers
We them niggas you should get at if you got a problem
When them hollow tips hit 'em, man, that should solve 'em
We got them Lugers, the Rugers, them M1s and they all for sale
Got that nine millimeter, got that ten millimeter
Got that little deuce deuce and they all for sale
Got that old trey pound, got that new four pound
They've been used once or twice and they all for sale
[Verse 1]
Wa da da dang, wa da da da dang
I'm the reason them thangs in my hood go "bang!"
I got that trey deuce, I call that, my nigga behave
16 gauge in case you niggas wanna get crazy
When a sawed off hit your body parts, they fall off
You get hit in the leg, man, you can't even crawl off
When that AK switch to automatic to spray
Everybody out this bitch could get hit with a stray
I got silences and scopes, military issued pistols
Holla at me, whatever you need, homie, I can get you
Nickname rubber grips, hollow tips, extra clips
You don't want your shit to jam, better buy a cleaning kit
Teflon, kevlar, need to wrap it round your chest
You pop off, they pop back and you get left a bloody mess
MAC-11, MAC-10, time for some action
Dump a clip out this bitch, see how niggas act then
Got guns and ammo, they all for sale
Clips included, you're responsible for your bail
[Chorus]
We got those semi-automatics and we got them revolvers
We them niggas you should get at if you got a problem
When them hollow tips hit 'em, man, that should solve 'em
We got them Lugers, the Rugers, them M1s and they all for sale
Got that nine millimeter, got that ten millimeter
Got that little deuce deuce and they all for sale
Got that old trey pound, got that new four pound
They've been used once or twice and they all for sale
[Verse 2]
G stand for "Gangster", Unit stand for "U Niggas In Trouble"
Better lock and load on the double, G-Unit!
Fresh out the box, 40 Cali Glocks
Calico 20 shot, street sweepers clear the block
I'm that nigga niggas call when them shots pop
Take 'em to my grandmama basement, show 'em what I got
Look, I got three 380s, a TEC and two M1s
Ice came through on some shit and bought him one
Them young boys from the projects crazy
He was kissing on the toast and saying "that's my baby"
Buck came through saying "50, show me some love"
Sold him a dub-dub, something he can sneak in the club
Gave him some shells for that trey 8 snub, he gave me some bud
I gave him a pound, gave me a hug, love is love
I take it back to the NWA days
Fuck Jake, my CDs raise the crime rate in the tri-state
Got some Rugers, some SIGs, some Colts
My nigga, for real, holla at the kid (they all for sale)
[Chorus]
We got those semi-automatics and we got them revolvers
We them niggas you should get at if you got a problem
When them hollow tips hit 'em, man, that should solve 'em
We got them Lugers, the Rugers, them M1s and they all for sale
Got that nine millimeter, got that ten millimeter
Got that little deuce deuce and they all for sale
Got that old trey pound, got that new four pound
They've been used once or twice and they all for sale
[Outro]
Yeah, man, y'all niggas got any problems?
Y'all know where y'all can reach me at, man
19174991919, homie
You know what I mean, holla at the kid
You know what I mean?
So what it got bodies on it, it still look new! Haha
LG
Seriously how many songs has 50 got 😂 been a fan for decades and still I keep finding new heat 😂😂
xXEatYourDogXx
FACTSSSS
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Archie C
Init 😂
Eire1916
Luke bro they write thousands, pac rhymes been coming for years after his death
Banko
Luke facts bruh this just came up on my YouTube feed
Blask
This needs to be on the radio station in the next Grand theft auto 6
Nini Zeldav
YES!
Nufzyyy
What’s the bets rockstar will milk gta 5 till the ps6
Kade Marlowe
@Nufzyyy I think we'll get GTA 6 by 2023. They seem to wait about 2-3 years after new console releases now, considering people will be wanting new games for their new consoles. That's my theory but I agree 100%, GTA 5 made them greedy and they'll probably milk it dry