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.
Just A Touch ft Paul Wall
50 Cent Lyrics
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Yeah! It's 50!
[Chorus]
She got a habit man she powder her nose
And you can see she was a freak I suppose
She in the telly she use all three holes
Man you know me I just go with the flow
[Verse 1]
And it's on, up and down she like to ride on top
Fast, prayin that the condom pop
That's foul, but fuck it it's all hood to me
Now Hollywood's been real real good to me
Now who gives a fuck if a bitch just ain't shit
In the whip she gives CPR to my dick
You losin 'em baby, get 'em up quick
This role play I'm really gettin into this shit
In the telly om all fours I'm ridin that horse
Screamin WOO HA!!! till my voice is lost
Call me 50 call me daddy you can call me the boss
My dick XXL you can call me The Source
You can lie 'bout my performance and give bad reviews
A quickie suppose to be quick bitch I kept on my shoes
Oh you thought we had a love thing girl you confused
Don't listen to the gossip it's never ever true
They say I do things that I never ever do
On the radio, they say me and you a item
Nas fall in love with hoes me I just like 'em
I can't be your man Paris head game great
And Eve's usin dildos on her sex tape
Ashanti's lil' ass butt naked in the truck
These bitches is poppin off why would I tie myself up
At the Super Bowl Janet Jackson showed me a tit
Other niggaz saw it but I felt she showed me it
Times is hard in the yard baby this is real shit
My record sales slow, I'm a show you my dick
Bridge:
Wait a minute baby hold on, I'm just tryin to fix the camera
You know, relax, ha ha h, I'm comin, yeah
It's on you got the water in the tub
Wanna get in the tub, ha ha ha ha
Chorus:
She got a habit man she powder her nose
And you can see she was a freak I suppose
She in the telly she use all three holes
Man you know me I just go with the flow
Just a touch, a blow, a lil' bit, and it's on
In "Just A Touch," 50 Cent and Paul Wall rap about their sexual experiences with women, particularly the woman they're currently with. The chorus implies that the woman in question is drug-addicted (specifically, to cocaine), which leads to some wild behavior behind closed doors. The men talk about having unprotected sex, role-playing, and enjoying all of the holes available to them. The song is explicit and unapologetic in its approach to sexuality.
However, the song also touches on larger themes of wealth and power. 50 Cent brags about how successful he has become and how forgiving his audiences are when it comes to his personal life. He also name-drops a variety of other famous women, implying that he has had sexual experiences with them as well. Despite the misogynistic and crass content of the song, it is also a reflection of the rampant materialism and hyper-sexuality of early 2000s hip hop.
Line by Line Meaning
She got a habit man she powder her nose
She has a drug addiction and snorts cocaine.
And you can see she was a freak I suppose
It's apparent that she enjoys engaging in sexual acts outside societal norms.
She in the telly she use all three holes
She performs oral, vaginal, and anal sex while in a hotel room.
Man you know me I just go with the flow
I'm laid back and open-minded when it comes to sexual experiences.
Just a touch, a blow, a lil' bit
We're about to engage in some sexual activity involving drugs and oral sex.
And it's on, up and down she like to ride on top
We're in the midst of sexual intercourse and she enjoys taking control and being on top.
Fast, prayin that the condom pop
We're having sex quickly and with the added risk of not using protection.
That's foul, but fuck it it's all hood to me
While not necessarily safe or ethical, this kind of behavior is familiar and comfortable in my environment.
Now Hollywood's been real real good to me
I've had a lot of success in the entertainment industry.
Now who gives a fuck if a bitch just ain't shit
It doesn't matter if a woman is promiscuous or not worth my time, I'll still engage in sexual activity with her.
In the whip she gives CPR to my dick
She's performing oral sex on me in a car.
You losin 'em baby, get 'em up quick
If you're losing stamina performing oral sex, switch things up and get me aroused again.
This role play I'm really gettin into this shit
I'm enjoying the act of pretending to be someone else during sex.
In the telly om all fours I'm ridin that horse
We're having sex while she's on all fours in a hotel room.
Screamin WOO HA!!! till my voice is lost
I'm vocalizing my pleasure loudly.
Call me 50 call me daddy you can call me the boss
I enjoy being dominant during sex and being called by different names.
My dick XXL you can call me The Source
I have a large penis and it's something I'm proud of.
You can lie 'bout my performance and give bad reviews
People might say negative things about my sexual performance, but I don't really care.
A quickie suppose to be quick bitch I kept on my shoes
I didn't take much time with a sexual encounter that was supposed to be brief.
Oh you thought we had a love thing girl you confused
This is just a sexual relationship and not a romantic one.
Don't listen to the gossip it's never ever true
People talk about my personal life, but they don't know the truth of what's really going on.
They say I do things that I never ever do
People spread rumors about me that are completely untrue.
On the radio, they say me and you a item
People are saying that we are in a committed relationship.
Nas fall in love with hoes me I just like 'em
Other rappers might fall in love with women who are promiscuous, but I just enjoy having sex with them.
I can't be your man Paris head game great
I don't want to be in a relationship with this woman, but I enjoy the oral sex she gives me.
And Eve's usin dildos on her sex tape
Another female rapper has made a sex tape using sex toys.
Ashanti's lil' ass butt naked in the truck
Another female singer was caught nude in a truck.
These bitches is poppin off why would I tie myself up
These women are always causing drama, so why would I want to commit to anything more than just sex?
At the Super Bowl Janet Jackson showed me a tit
I was at the Super Bowl when Janet Jackson had a wardrobe malfunction and exposed her nipple.
Other niggaz saw it but I felt she showed me it
I feel like that moment was special because I was there to witness it.
Times is hard in the yard baby this is real shit
Life is challenging and difficult, but we stay positive and keep going.
My record sales slow, I'm a show you my dick
My music isn't selling as well as it used to, so I'm using my sexuality to garner attention and publicity.
Wait a minute baby hold on, I'm just tryin to fix the camera
I'm trying to record our sexual encounter and make sure the camera is working properly.
You know, relax, ha ha h, I'm comin, yeah
I'm trying to calm my partner down and reassure them that everything is okay.
It's on you got the water in the tub
I'm suggesting we take a bath together.
Wanna get in the tub, ha ha ha ha
I'm teasing my partner and trying to make them feel comfortable.
She got a habit man she powder her nose
She has a drug addiction and snorts cocaine.
And you can see she was a freak I suppose
It's apparent that she enjoys engaging in sexual acts outside societal norms.
She in the telly she use all three holes
She performs oral, vaginal, and anal sex while in a hotel room.
Man you know me I just go with the flow
I'm laid back and open-minded when it comes to sexual experiences.
Just a touch, a blow, a lil' bit, and it's on
We're about to engage in some sexual activity involving drugs and oral sex.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL WALL, CURTIS JACKSON, ALAN MAMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@XeIpherpolis
50 Cent, the master of choruses. Every hook he writes is fucking legit.
@johnsondailysports1341
Facts
@johnsondailysports1341
Best hook writer ever
@bambambigelowlove5307
I found out it sounds like a song just a touch by slave they did the original gin and juice song but my favorite 50 cent song
@prosource79
Paul Wall straight murdered this track!!!!!!!!
@EastCoastMan603
Yessir.
@caesartapia5702
Hittin hoes from the back more addicting than crack!
@adsmith364
Paul Wall was one of the best in the game.
@prosource79
@Borsalina Yes indeed!
@theshadiest1084
Facts he when’s ghost after this respectfully lol.