Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New Y… Read Full Bio ↴Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New York), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is a Grammy award nominated rapper, actor, singer, entrepreneur, author and founder of the hip hop group and label G-Unit.

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.

Here I Am
50 Cent Lyrics

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Ricky Ross, with something special right here
Excuse the marijuana, just trying to drug myself
We got some gangstas in the house too
Come on

I got a bunch of dollars, I can spend them on her
'Cause she can be my lady, she can be my lover
Call me on the late night, get right he ain't acting right

Every super woman needs a super man, here I am

Sight seeing, we might be in
The Codra port or that new white BM
Home from FAMU with a gorgeous face
Next semester she transfer to Florida state

Cooking like home-etch for financial aid
I highly doubt she has problems with financial aid
Remember mean time, my finance is straight
I even open up the doors to the penitential states

'Cause she used to fight with her moms
Till I sat 'em both down, now she's tight with her moms
Yeah, I put the ice on her arm, now she know she getting sliced
Spending nights in Milan

We still blow weed together
Cheated on her but we still gon' be together
With the house on the water, hit the beach whenever
She's from the north and still can't believe the weather, boss

I got a bunch of dollars, I can spend them on her
'Cause she can be my lady, she can be my lover
Call me on the late night, get right he ain't acting right
Every super woman needs a super man, here I am

Hear I am and here I go
Why you looking for that other, when you got the best?
The previous was a test for ya, now you in the big league
A black Sine brother, who wouldn't wanna play for me?

Ya last man was a chump and you can tell him I said it
He was talking a lot at first but you can see that dead it
You can see I ain't sweat it
Hell I'll even call him up myself and tell him I even get it

Naw please, don't confuse me, miss
I'm tryna see, I could put you on my Christmas list
I hope you ain't offended by this
But I think your ass fine as shit

And that's straight up real talk
All bullshit aside, she replied, ?I like to do the wild thing?
Action took place at my place
Now my place is her place, yeah

I got a bunch of dollars, I can spend them on her
'Cause she can be my lady, she can be my lover
Call me on the late night, get right he ain't acting right
Every super woman needs a super man, here I am

Mo' better, mo' cheddar, not the man off your clothes, last sweater
Hoe getter, gorilla, fuck chuffers I went and got mo' killas, boss
I rock with niggas like Fabolous
'Cause he tell the truth baby like fabulous
But you make it look glamorous
Here's spaghetti strapped heels not for amateurs

Risk quite rocky, talk like foxy, job like Roxy, spark that broccoli
Walk quite aky, let me sexy, I will save you if you let me
Fly with me, get high as me I love the alphabet, girl I'm a G
Time will tell, Rolex watches, we show stoppas, hoes just watchin'

I got a bunch of dollars, I can spend them on her
'Cause she can be my lady, she can be my lover

Call me on the late night, get right he ain't acting right
Every super woman needs a super man, here I am

Overall Meaning

In "Here I Am" by 50 Cent, he boasts about his wealth and success while trying to impress a love interest. He mentions he can spend a lot of money on her, and also emphasizes that he is her superhero, presenting himself as her superman. These lyrics suggest that he wants to be her knight in shining armor, the saving grace to her problems.

He also mentions that he knows she has had struggles with her mother in the past, but he helped them reconcile. He flaunts his lavish lifestyle, including spending nights in Milan and having a house on the water, and also mentions that he cheated on her, but they are still together. This suggests that despite his flaws and mistakes, he believes he is the best thing that has ever happened to her, and she should be grateful to be with him.

Overall, the lyrics to "Here I Am" showcase 50 Cent's confidence and appeal to a potential love interest, implying that he is the solution to her problems and can provide her with a luxurious lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

Ricky Ross, with something special right here
Introducing the artist, Ricky Ross.

Excuse the marijuana, just trying to drug myself
Apologizing for using marijuana and explaining the reason.

We got some gangstas in the house too
Announcing the presence of gangstas in the house.

I got a bunch of dollars, I can spend them on her
Expressing the ability to spend money on a woman.

'Cause she can be my lady, she can be my lover
Claiming that the woman can be both a lady and a lover.

Call me on the late night, get right he ain't acting right
Offering help to a woman who has problems with her man.

Every super woman needs a super man, here I am
Presenting himself as a super man who can help her.

Sight seeing, we might be in
Talking about possible sightseeing locations.

The Codra port or that new white BM
Mentioning two specific locations to sightsee.

Home from FAMU with a gorgeous face
Describing a woman's source of origin and appearance.

Next semester she transfer to Florida state
Explaining the woman's plan to transfer schools.

Cooking like home-etch for financial aid
Implying the woman is good at cooking for financial aid.

I highly doubt she has problems with financial aid
Expressing the belief that the woman does not have financial aid problems.

Remember mean time, my finance is straight
Assuring that his own finances are in order.

I even open up the doors to the penitential states
Boasting about his power to open doors to a prison.

'Cause she used to fight with her moms
Explaining that the woman had issues with her mother.

Till I sat 'em both down, now she's tight with her moms
Explaining how he resolved the conflict between the woman and her mother.

Yeah, I put the ice on her arm, now she know she getting sliced
Boasting about buying her expensive jewelry and implying sexual activity.

Spending nights in Milan
Talking about traveling and spending time in Milan.

We still blow weed together
Implying that they still smoke marijuana together.

Cheated on her but we still gon' be together
Admitting to cheating but claiming they will still be together.

With the house on the water, hit the beach whenever
Talking about a luxurious beach house.

She's from the north and still can't believe the weather, boss
Explaining that the woman is from a colder region and is impressed with the warmer weather.

Hear I am and here I go
Restating that he is available to help.

Why you looking for that other, when you got the best?
Questioning the woman's motives for seeking another man when he is the best option.

The previous was a test for ya, now you in the big league
Implied that the woman had a test/experience with another man but now he is her top choice.

A black Sine brother, who wouldn't wanna play for me?
Boasting about being an attractive and powerful man as a black male.

Ya last man was a chump and you can tell him I said it
Insulting the woman's previous boyfriend as being inferior.

He was talking a lot at first but you can see that dead it
Explaining that the previous boyfriend talked too much but did not deliver.

You can see I ain't sweat it
Showing that he is above that kind of behavior.

Hell I'll even call him up myself and tell him I even get it
Offering to personally call and tell the previous boyfriend that he understands.

Naw please, don't confuse me, miss
Asking the woman not to confuse him about their relationship.

I'm tryna see, I could put you on my Christmas list
Flirting with the woman and implying that he wants to have a romantic relationship.

I hope you ain't offended by this
Making sure that he does not offend the woman.

But I think your ass fine as shit
Flirting with the woman and complimenting her physical appearance.

And that's straight up real talk
Emphasizing that he is being honest and truthful.

All bullshit aside, she replied, ?I like to do the wild thing?
Continuing the flirtation and implying a sexual encounter.

Action took place at my place
Confirming that a sexual encounter occurred at his home.

Now my place is her place, yeah
Implied that she moved in with him after the encounter.

Mo' better, mo' cheddar, not the man off your clothes, last sweater
Boasting about having more money than a previous man she was with.

Hoe getter, gorilla, fuck chuffers I went and got mo' killas, boss
Boasting about his power and influence and threatening his enemies.

I rock with niggas like Fabolous
Mentioning a rapper he associates with.

'Cause he tell the truth baby like fabulous
Explaining that he likes Fabolous because he tells the truth.

But you make it look glamorous
Complimenting the woman and saying that she makes everything look good.

Here's spaghetti strapped heels not for amateurs
Giving the woman a pair of high heels as a gift and implying they are not for beginners.

Risk quite rocky, talk like foxy, job like Roxy, spark that broccoli
Describing his traits and behavior.

Walk quite aky, let me sexy, I will save you if you let me
Flirting once again and offering to help her.

Fly with me, get high as me I love the alphabet, girl I'm a G
Boasting about his wealth and influence and offering her to join him.

Time will tell, Rolex watches, we show stoppas, hoes just watchin'
Implying that their relationship will last, boasting about his wealth, and saying that they attract attention.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: COLLEEN A. FITZPATRICK, DAVIE PHILANDER DERBY, MICHAEL STUART KOTCH

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