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.
Hold Me Down
50 Cent Lyrics
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You give me a sense of security
Through drama you will be all I need
Straight up now, I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to hold me down
Through every altercation
They shook up when we jux 'em, you see how they be looking
It's frightening like lightning, you crack off, they start booking
It's beef until I get out in broad day with my shit out
That's when they say I'm illing and when she get to killing
Now my baby she precious, I warn you not to test us
I aim her at your head, nigga, motherfuck the vests
I'm antisocial, quit acting like you know me
Before I go postal, you know I got her on me
I'm riding with her on cocked, Audi R8 drop
Feel the wind blow, twist the indo, smoke it up, it's fundamental
You can't get to her, poke 'em up when we get intimate
That's when I get into shit
She 32 I'm 34, I fuck her raw
She revolve 6 times then I feed her more
I promise to keep you close to me
You give me a sense of security
Through drama you will be all I need
Straight up now, I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to hold me down
When niggas get to tripping
I need you by my side, yeah, so they can't catch me slipping
I take you out shopping, get you clean, get it popping
Use my finger, get ya hot, girl, I know your spot, yeah
I love you if you love me back, you never jam when I react
To sucker shit when they get hit and we take off If you get tossed
I'll be back, I want you so I'll be back
I'll never change, I be the same, a nigga stunt, I let it rain
I'm off the chain, I'm all in, mane
I'll hit you up, you think I'm playing, I be strapped
Go 'head fuck around, I be strapped
24/7 I'm back holding, mistake me for a chump
Bite off more than you can chew, more beef than you want
Come through repeatedly, show you what bananas about
I'm a mechanic, find out when the hammers come out
I promise to keep you close to me
You give me a sense of security
Through drama you will be all I need
Straight up now, I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to hold me down
"Hold Me Down" is a typical rap song by 50 Cent which mainly talks about a partner who is always there for him in the times of need. The lyrics portray a deep sense of love, commitment, and loyalty towards his partner. He sees her as the only one who can comfort him amidst drama and provide him with the security he needs. 50 Cent is assured of this, and in return, promises to keep her close to him and love her back with the same energy.
In the first verse, the rapper demonstrates how much he loves his partner by sticking with her despite any form of altercation or beef. He sees her as a precious gem that he's ready to protect even if that means using force, to keep her safe from harm. The second verse shows the depth of the relationship with his partner, how he can't afford to live without her, and how she is his only source of strength. 50 Cent further highlights the affection he has for her in the chorus, stating that he needs his partner to hold him down whenever he feels down.
Overall, "Hold Me Down" showcases the love, support, and devotion to commitment that one can promise to their partner in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I promise to keep you close to me
I vow to never let you go.
You give me a sense of security
Being with you makes me feel safe.
Through drama you will be all I need
Even when things get rough, you are all I want in my life.
Straight up now, I need you to hold me down, hold me down
Honestly, I really need you to be there for me, to hold me down.
I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to support me and be my rock.
I need you to hold me down
I need you to be there for me through everything.
Through every altercation
No matter what conflicts I face,
I put no one above you, mm-mm I love you
My love for you is unwavering and no one comes before you.
They shook up when we jux 'em, you see how they be looking
People are intimidated when we rob them, you can see it in their expressions.
It's frightening like lightning, you crack off, they start booking
Our actions scare others like lightning, causing them to flee.
It's beef until I get out in broad day with my shit out
The conflict with others only ends once I display my power in broad daylight.
That's when they say I'm illing and when she get to killing
That's when they start calling me crazy, and when she starts shooting.
Now my baby she precious, I warn you not to test us
My gun is important to me, and I suggest you not mess with us.
I aim her at your head, nigga, motherfuck the vests
I point my gun at their head, and I don't care about their bulletproof vests.
I'm antisocial, quit acting like you know me
I prefer to be alone, so stop pretending you understand me.
Before I go postal, you know I got her on me
Before I completely snap, you know I have my gun on me.
I'm riding with her on cocked, Audi R8 drop
I'm driving with my gun loaded, in my Audi R8 convertible.
Feel the wind blow, twist the indo, smoke it up, it's fundamental
I'm enjoying the feeling of driving fast, smoking weed, it's a basic human pleasure.
You can't get to her, poke 'em up when we get intimate
No one can take my gun away from me, I keep it close to me even during intimate moments.
That's when I get into shit
That's when things can get dangerous for us.
She 32 I'm 34, I fuck her raw
My gun is a .32 caliber and I have a .34 caliber one as well.
She revolve 6 times then I feed her more
I shoot six bullets, then reload and shoot more.
When niggas get to tripping
When people start acting like fools,
I need you by my side, yeah, so they can't catch me slipping
I need you with me, so I don't get caught off guard.
I take you out shopping, get you clean, get it popping
I buy you nice things, clean you up, and make you feel good.
Use my finger, get ya hot, girl, I know your spot, yeah
I touch you in ways that turn you on, I know just how to please you.
I love you if you love me back, you never jam when I react
I only love you if you are faithful, and you never fail me when I'm in danger.
To sucker shit when they get hit and we take off If you get tossed
To pointless talk after we strike and we quickly escape. If you get rid of her,
I'll be back, I want you so I'll be back
I'll come back for you, I need you in my life.
I'll never change, I be the same, a nigga stunt, I let it rain
I'll always be the same, willing to show off, willing to shoot.
I'm off the chain, I'm all in, mane
I'm out of control, I'm completely committed to this lifestyle.
I'll hit you up, you think I'm playing, I be strapped
I'll call you, and you better believe I'll have my gun with me.
Go 'head fuck around, I be strapped
If you want to mess around, go ahead, but I'll be armed.
24/7 I'm back holding, mistake me for a chump
I always have my gun with me, don't underestimate me.
Bite off more than you can chew, more beef than you want
Don't start a fight you can't handle, because I'm not one to back down.
Come through repeatedly, show you what bananas about
I'll keep coming back, showing you what crazy really means.
I'm a mechanic, find out when the hammers come out
I'm skilled with my gun, you'll find out when I start shooting.
I promise to keep you close to me
I vow to never let you go.
You give me a sense of security
Being with you makes me feel safe.
Through drama you will be all I need
Even when things get rough, you are all I want in my life.
Straight up now, I need you to hold me down, hold me down
Honestly, I really need you to be there for me, to hold me down.
I need you to hold me down, hold me down
I need you to support me and be my rock.
I need you to hold me down
I need you to be there for me through everything.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FAIN ALESSANDRO, LIBERO GIUSEPPE BOVOLENTA, STEFANO MAZZACANI
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