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 Warned You
50 Cent Lyrics
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CHORUS: I warned you, told you not to push me pussy
See wat happens when you push me pussy
I warned you, told you not to f**ck around
Told you never listen, so you go ahead and fuck around.(x2)
Verse: I told y'all I crush em, I crush em it's nothing
Got my thinking cap on, now I'm sharp as a blade
Don't believe me you sit there and watch me get paid.
New game homie my next move is always my best move
Stricktigic I show you motherf**ka's my chess move
Believe it I'm not that rapper nigga you used to
That hammer hit that shell that hollow tip will go threw you.
Contact hop, smoke from the cronic got me fellin damonic, shot one in the head for any nigga that want it.
I prepare for the worst, and wish for the best
40 cali on my hip, caline on my chest
It's simple math niggas get blast, D's canning it up, see the crime from the DA, mad as f**k.
Hit my voice form the wire tap, naw you can get me like that
So called avestigation, just 'cause time loosed wasted.
They call me palli, call me son, call me don dotta, 50 I break them off proper
In "I Warned You," 50 Cent sends a warning message to those who want to mess with him. He repeats the chorus twice, emphasizing that he told them not to push him and f**k around, but they never listened, which makes him unleash his wrath on them. He is confident in his abilities to crush any motherf**ker who thinks he can take him down. He prides himself on his strategic moves and shows his opponents his chess moves- a metaphorical representation of how he stays ahead of the game. He asserts that he is not the same rapper they used to know and delivers a fatal blow with a hammer and a hollow tip bullet that goes through people. He also talks about how he prepares for the worst and wishes for the best while carrying his 40 caliber gun on his hip and Cali on his chest- a reference to the brand of his bulletproof vest.
One of the interesting facts about the song is that it is the 12th track on 50 Cent's debut studio album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin," which released in 2003. The album was a massive commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and selling over nine million copies in its first year. Another interesting fact is that "I Warned You" is a diss track to Ja Rule, who 50 Cent had an ongoing feud with at the time. 50 Cent frequently mentions Ja Rule and his Murder Inc. crew throughout the song. Additionally, "I Warned You" features Lloyd Banks, a member of G-Unit, a hip-hop collective formed by 50 Cent, which contributed to the song's success. The song's instrumental features a haunting piano melody with a heavy drum beat, which sets the tone for 50 Cent's aggressive rapping style. The song's music video features 50 Cent and his G-Unit crew in a warehouse setting, with 50 Cent rapping while showcasing his bulletproof vest. Another interesting fact is that "I Warned You" received favorable reviews from music critics, with many praising 50 Cent's lyrical ability and delivery. In addition, the album received a 5-mic rating from The Source magazine, the publication's highest rating. Lastly, "I Warned You" was one of the most popular tracks on Get Rich or Die Tryin, and it continues to receive airplay and recognition today.
Chords (if known): Unfortunately, no chords are available for this song, as it is primarily focused on rapping, and the instrumental track does not feature any significant guitar or piano chords.
Line by Line Meaning
I warned you, told you not to push me pussy
I advised you, I notified you not to provoke me, you pathetic person
See wat happens when you push me pussy
This is the consequence you face by aggravating me, you weakling
I warned you, told you not to f**ck around
I cautioned you, I clearly stated that you shouldn't fool around
Told you never listen, so you go ahead and fuck around.(x2)
You have disregarded my warning, and continued with your mischief, which was not wise
I told y'all I crush em, I crush em it's nothing
I've declared before that I dominate my opposition, their defeat is inevitable
I destroy him and any motherf**ka they lovin
I annihilate not only my rivals but also anyone attached to their cause
Got my thinking cap on, now I'm sharp as a blade
I have focused my energy and intellect and am now prepared to act with precision
Don't believe me you sit there and watch me get paid.
You can doubt my abilities, but my success will be evident, and you will witness it
New game homie my next move is always my best move
I have switched the game up, and now every strategic decision I make is the optimal one
Stricktigic I show you motherf**ka's my chess move
I demonstrate to all my opponents how calculated and precise my maneuvers are
Believe it I'm not that rapper nigga you used to
I have evolved beyond the image you have of me as a mere rapper, I am more than that now
That hammer hit that shell that hollow tip will go threw you.
The force of my firearm will shatter your bone and the long bullet will penetrate your body
Contact hop, smoke from the cronic got me fellin damonic, shot one in the head for any nigga that want it.
I communicate surreptitiously, and the marijuana smoke has me feeling aggressive, I am ready to shoot any enemy
I prepare for the worst, and wish for the best
I plan for the worst-case scenario, but hope that the outcome is positive
40 cali on my hip, caline on my chest
I carry a .40 caliber handgun in my waistband, and a bulletproof vest on my torso
It's simple math niggas get blast, D's canning it up, see the crime from the DA, mad as f**k.
It's an easy equation, if you cross me, you'll get shot, the detectives are trying to collect evidence, the DA is outraged by the crime.
Hit my voice form the wire tap, naw you can get me like that
Even though they have wiretapped my conversations, they won't catch me that easily
So called avestigation, just 'cause time loosed wasted.
This investigation is questionable, and they are wasting time for no reason
They call me palli, call me son, call me don dotta, 50 I break them off proper
I have many aliases, but no matter what you call me, I deal with my enemies effectively
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, YVES MONDESIRE
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