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.
I'll Whip Ya Head Boy
50 Cent Lyrics
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I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
Two niggaz in the front, two niggaz in the back
That's four niggaz riding strapped in grandpa's Cadillac
The voice in my head say fuck all these niggaz
Then I start thinking, I should rob all these niggaz
Man my homies they want do whatever I want do
I say I want eat they say shit we want eat to
Let's ride around find a nigga stunting on first street
With the shine's on niggaz be looking like lunch meat
I run up on a nigga, pop one on the floor
Tell um come up off that shit 'fore we start popping some more
Fuck a ski mask, man niggaz know who I is
I got a full clip and niggaz know I get biz
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
I'm up early in the morning, tryna make a move
You coming in here with me shorty take your lil' one to school
Even though she cause the drama, you love your baby momma
I hit her with the lama to get this cake
Give us the coke, the cash, the combo to the safe
Oh, she don't know it, damn, okay we'll wait
I play with your kid on the couch, while your bitch on the phone
With a gun to her head saying, "Daddy come home"
You was rolling, popping bubbly, didn't think it get ugly
In the hood shit is lovely until it go bad
Now you can pray for a miracle and God might be hearing you
And the nine will jam, right in my hand
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
I got his homies screaming buck you need to calm down
Niggaz be getting killed every time you come around
We ran up in his crib made his momma kiss the ground
She asking God, what my baby dunn did now?
I'm taking every thang, jewelry I want it all
Duck tape him up, rip the phone cords out the wall
Fuck waiting we can starting waiting on tomorrow
So ask Satan if he got a car that I can borrow
I'm impatient like a money hungry rap star
I jack him for his chain and I can get a new jaguar
The mack I have his brains all over the fucking sidewalk
And I'ma be on CNN again it ain't my fault
March nigga step, right nigga lef'
G-Unit soldier I'm thugging till my death mothafuckas
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
The lyrics of 50 Cent's song "I'll Whip Ya Head Boy" are centered around violence and crime. The song begins with 50 Cent claiming that he will whip someone's head with the back of his steel. He is warning his opponents that he can take them out if he wants to. In the next few lines, he repeats the same warning, emphasizing that he is not afraid to kill.
The verse then describes a robbery where 50 Cent's group robs a house, holding a mother and child hostage to get to the father. He takes everything in the house, including the jewels and money. He even threatens the mother, telling her to call her husband while he has a gun to her head. This verse showcases the ruthlessness and cruelty of the singer.
The refrain of the song repeatedly emphasizes 50 Cent's power and brutality. He repeats that he will whip someone's head, and it could lead to their death. The verses also reveal a lot about the lifestyle and mindset of 50 Cent, where he is concerned with accumulating wealth and power through any means necessary.
Overall, "I'll Whip Ya Head Boy" paints a bleak and violent picture, where the main character is a ruthless criminal with no regard for human life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll whip ya head boy, you know I will
I will physically harm you and cause you pain and suffering.
I'll whip ya head boy, with the back of the steel
I will use the hard metal part of a weapon to hit you on the head and cause injury.
I'll whip ya head boy, your cap could get peeled
I will use force to remove your hat, possibly damaging it or causing it to fall off.
I'll whip ya head boy, your ass could get killed
I am capable of lethal violence and you might lose your life during an altercation.
Two niggaz in the front, two niggaz in the back
There are four individuals, likely armed and dangerous, in the car.
That's four niggaz riding strapped in grandpa's Cadillac
All four individuals have weapons on them while they ride in a classic Cadillac.
The voice in my head say fuck all these niggaz
I am hearing an internal voice that urges me to disregard the other individuals present.
Then I start thinking, I should rob all these niggaz
I begin to consider the possibility of stealing from the other individuals.
Man my homies they want do whatever I want do
My companions are willing to follow my lead and do whatever I want.
I say I want eat they say shit we want eat to
If I express a desire to eat, my companions share that desire and want to eat as well.
Let's ride around find a nigga stunting on first street
We will drive around and locate an individual who is showing off or flaunting their wealth.
With the shine's on niggaz be looking like lunch meat
When people are wearing flashy or expensive jewelry, they become targets for robbery or theft.
I run up on a nigga, pop one on the floor
I approach an individual and shoot them, likely causing them to fall to the ground.
Tell um come up off that shit 'fore we start popping some more
I demand that the individual give me their possessions or face continued violence.
Fuck a ski mask, man niggaz know who I is
I don't need to hide my face because people already recognize me and know my reputation.
I got a full clip and niggaz know I get biz
I have a fully loaded weapon and others know that I am not afraid to use it.
You coming in here with me shorty take your lil' one to school
I am instructing someone to take a child to school while I engage in criminal activity.
Even though she cause the drama, you love your baby momma
Despite any issues or problems caused by the mother of your child, you still have feelings for her.
I hit her with the lama to get this cake
I use a gun to threaten the mother of your child in order to obtain money or valuables.
Give us the coke, the cash, the combo to the safe
I demand drugs, money, and access to a secure container for valuables from the victims.
Oh, she don't know it, damn, okay we'll wait
The mother of your child is unaware of the combination to the safe, which causes us to have to wait for it to be opened.
I play with your kid on the couch, while your bitch on the phone
I manipulate the child in order to distract them from the ongoing criminal activity and monitor the phone call with the mother.
With a gun to her head saying, "Daddy come home"
I hold a weapon to the mother's head and threaten to harm her in order to force the father to leave his current location and come home.
You was rolling, popping bubbly, didn't think it get ugly
The victims were enjoying themselves and drinking champagne, oblivious to the possibility of danger.
In the hood shit is lovely until it go bad
Living in the neighborhood can be enjoyable and positive until something negative happens, such as a crime occurring.
Now you can pray for a miracle and God might be hearing you
The victims may hope for a miracle or divine intervention to save them from the situation.
And the nine will jam, right in my hand
My gun might malfunction, causing it to not fire when I need it to.
I got his homies screaming buck you need to calm down
The victim's companions are urging me to refrain from causing harm or escalating the situation further.
Niggaz be getting killed every time you come around
Other individuals have lost their lives during my previous criminal activity.
We ran up in his crib made his momma kiss the ground
We forcefully enter the victim's home and force his mother to lay on the floor.
She asking God, what my baby dunn did now?
The mother is questioning why her child is continually involved in dangerous situations and criminal activity.
I'm taking every thang, jewelry I want it all
I am stealing everything of value, including jewelry and other possessions.
Duck tape him up, rip the phone cords out the wall
I will tie up the victim with duct tape and disconnect the phone in order to prevent them from calling for help.
Fuck waiting we can starting waiting on tomorrow
We will not delay in stealing and looting the property, rather than waiting for a more convenient time.
So ask Satan if he got a car that I can borrow
I am considering stealing a car and jokingly asking Satan for one to borrow.
I'm impatient like a money hungry rap star
I have a sense of urgency and impatience, similar to a rapper who desires money and fame.
I jack him for his chain and I can get a new jaguar
I will steal the victim's jewelry and then use the proceeds to purchase a luxury vehicle.
The mack I have his brains all over the fucking sidewalk
If the victim resists or fights back, I am willing to use lethal force and kill them.
And I'ma be on CNN again it ain't my fault
I am aware that my actions could result in media attention and blame, but I don't take responsibility.
March nigga step, right nigga lef'
I issue a challenge to anyone who might try to confront me or challenge my authority.
G-Unit soldier I'm thugging till my death mothafuckas
I am a member of G-Unit and will engage in criminal activity and violence until my death.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID DARNELL BROWN, RONDELL EDWIN TURNER, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON
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