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.
London Girl
50 Cent Lyrics
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[Intro: 50 Cent]
Ay, ay quit billin my phone bruv
You think money grows on trees?
[50 Cent (unknown woman)]
I just got back from the U.K. - ha ha!
But I'm goin back to the U.K. - yeah
(You just got back baby today?) Yeah
I just got back from the U.K. - ha ha!
But I'm goin back to the U.K. - woo!
I'm a little jetlag now, okay?
(Look, the dick's rock hard baby for me)
She's my London girl - she's my, my
My London girl - she's my, my
[50 Cent]
Yeah, the first time I seen her son I
Knew she was the shit (uh-huh)
I seen her in the V.I.P. chillin
With her clique (yeah)
She hot mayne, I watched her (c'mon)
I like her style
She don't know what I'm thinkin
When I'm starin at her lips
In my imagination I can see her
Suck the dick (yeah!)
I like that, I want that
We could do it right now
Just a minute of your time, let me talk to ya love
I wan' get to know you, maybe I can call you up
Then we can chit-chat 'til you let me hit that
I'll get deep 'til I hit the back of your kit-kat
You're not a freak but you'll be
One when I'm done (yeah)
It's anytime, anyplace with me hon
I'm sexual, when I'm next to you
I'm a horny dog, oh my God
[Chorus: 50 Cent (singing)]
She's my London girl - she's my, my
My London girl - she's my, my
She's my London girl - she's my, my
My London girl - she's my, my
She's my London girl
[50 Cent]
She said she's so sophisticated, you
Know when she talk to me
She's such an intellectual, she
Make me want her sexual
Give what I got, backshot
After backshot, sweat non-stop
I really like the way she move,
I'm tryin to say she hot
She rodeo, she ride it good when
She get on top (c'mon)
She work it, she work it (yeah)
And she be puttin it down
It looks good, yeah good enough
To taste it (that good?)
A boy toy, yeah I'm what she wan' play with (OHH!)
She a cougar, got a little age on me (yeah)
But I'm experienced, that's
What she don't know homie
The same ol', same ol', startin to feel different
Anytime, anyplace baby I'm with it
Don't stop get it, get it
Collapse, relax then get right back with it
[Chorus]
[50 Cent] Yeah...
Yeah that's the shit, uhh
Yeah that's my bitch, uhh
I just got back from the U.K.
I got a new bitch in the U.K.
My paper's straight, I'm okay
I just got back nigga today
[Outro: 50 Cent]
50, you fuckin with the #1 nigga now
You KNOW it! I'm international Jack
You understand what I'm sayin nigga?
Anywhere around the globe
International gangsta shit
You heard me? I'm a pop sensation
When I cock that and pop that you gon'
Understand what I'm sayin OHHH!
The lyrics to 50 Cent's song "London Girl" are about a woman he meets in the VIP section of a party in the UK. He is attracted to her and in his imagination, he can see her performing oral sex on him. He likes her sophistication and what he calls her "intellectualism" and considers himself a sexual match for her. He brags about his sexual prowess and being open to having sex with her anytime, anywhere. The song continues with 50 Cent discussing how excited he is to be back in the UK, and how he has a new woman there. Overall, the lyrics are sexually explicit and describe a casual encounter between two people.
The song was released by 50 Cent in 2012, and it is believed to be about a real-life encounter he had in the UK. It caused controversy due to its explicit lyrics and objectification of women. However, it was also a commercial success, reaching number 14 on the US Rap Chart.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, ay quit billin my phone bruv
Stop calling me and asking for money, do you think it grows on trees?
I just got back from the U.K. - ha ha!
I recently returned from the United Kingdom and I'm feeling good about it.
But I'm goin back to the U.K. - yeah
I plan on returning to the United Kingdom soon.
I just bought a flat in the U.K. - uh-huh
I recently purchased a flat in the United Kingdom.
(You just got back baby today?) Yeah
Yes, I just got back from the UK today.
I'm a little jetlag now, okay?
I'm feeling a bit tired from the recent trip.
(Look, the dick's rock hard baby for me)
I am sexually aroused by you, which is represented physically.
She's my London girl - she's my, my
I consider her to be my romantic partner from London.
Yeah, the first time I seen her son I
The first time I saw her, I knew she was the one.
Knew she was the shit (uh-huh)
I found her to be really attractive and impressive.
I seen her in the V.I.P. chillin
I saw her hanging out in the VIP area.
With her clique (yeah)
She was with her group of friends.
She hot mayne, I watched her (c'mon)
She's really attractive and I spent a lot of time observing her.
I like her style
I appreciate the way she presents herself, her fashion choices and attitude.
She don't know what I'm thinkin
She is unaware of the sexual thoughts I am having about her.
When I'm starin at her lips
I often look at her mouth and lips, and feel attracted to her.
In my imagination I can see her
In my mind, I can picture what it would be like to be sexually intimate with her.
Suck the dick (yeah!)
I have sexual fantasies about her performing oral sex on me.
I like that, I want that
I am attracted to those sexual fantasies and I desire to make them a reality.
We could do it right now
I am open to starting a sexual relationship with her immediately.
Just a minute of your time, let me talk to ya love
I am interested in getting to know her better and communicating with her affectionately.
I wan' get to know you, maybe I can call you up
I want to form a deeper connection with her and consider the possibility of future communication outside of this initial encounter.
Then we can chit-chat 'til you let me hit that
I am willing to engage in small talk and conversation as a means of gaining her trust, and eventually reaching a point where we engage in sexual activity.
I'll get deep 'til I hit the back of your kit-kat
I intend to engage in sexual intercourse with her, and will perform as aggressively as possible.
You're not a freak but you'll be
While she may not see herself as sexually adventurous, I am hoping to change that.
One when I'm done (yeah)
I am confident that I can instigate and facilitate her sexual awakening.
It's anytime, anyplace with me hon
I am available and prepared to engage in sexual activity with her whenever and wherever the opportunity presents itself.
I'm sexual, when I'm next to you
I am turned on by her, and the mere act of being in her presence is a sexual experience for me.
I'm a horny dog, oh my God
I am very sexually active and active in my pursuit of sexual partners.
She said she's so sophisticated, you
She confidently and openly identifies as a sophisticated person.
Know when she talk to me
I am aware of her sophisticated nature when we communicate.
She's such an intellectual, she
She is very intelligent and intellectual.
Make me want her sexual
Her intelligence and intellectuality adds to her attractiveness and sexual appeal.
Give what I got, backshot
I am willing to sexually satisfy her, and will provide the satisfying experience of backshot intercourse.
After backshot, sweat non-stop
After engaging in backshot intercourse, we will be physically exhausted and sweating.
I really like the way she move,
I find her movements to be very attractive and sensual.
I'm tryin to say she hot
I am complimenting her on her attractiveness and sexual appeal.
She rodeo, she ride it good when
She is skilled at riding during sexual intercourse.
She get on top (c'mon)
She is confident and skilled enough to take control during sexual intercourse and climb on top of me.
She work it, she work it (yeah)
She is very adept at performing during sexual intercourse.
And she be puttin it down
She is doing a great job of engaging and satisfying me during sexual intercourse.
It looks good, yeah good enough
I am very attracted to her body and the way that she moves during sexual intercourse.
To taste it (that good?)
I am interested in taking a more active role in sexual activity, including performing oral sex on her.
A boy toy, yeah I'm what she wan' play with (OHH!)
She sees me as a toy that she can play with, especially when it comes to sexual activity.
She a cougar, got a little age on me (yeah)
She is older than me, but I think that this adds to her attractiveness and sexual appeal.
But I'm experienced, that's
Despite the age difference, I am confident in my sexual experience.
What she don't know homie
I believe that I can teach her some new things sexually, which will expand her sexual knowledge and experience.
The same ol', same ol', startin to feel different
Our sexual encounters are beginning to feel more exciting and new, even if they are repetitive.
Anytime, anyplace baby I'm with it
I am still available and ready to engage in sexual activity at any time or place.
Don't stop get it, get it
We should continue to engage in sexual activity, and intensify it if possible.
Collapse, relax then get right back with it
After a period of intense sexual activity, we can take a break to recover and then continue with even more intensity.
Yeah...
An expression of satisfaction and pleasure.
Yeah that's the shit, uhh
I am very excited and pleased with the current situation.
Yeah that's my bitch, uhh
I feel very happy and satisfied with my romantic partner in London.
50, you fuckin with the #1 nigga now
I am a very successful and popular person, and this person should feel fortunate to be involved with me.
You KNOW it! I'm international Jack
I am a very famous and successful person across the globe.
You understand what I'm sayin nigga?
I am asking this person to listen closely to what I am saying and to understand the importance of my statement.
Anywhere around the globe
My popularity and success is not limited to one specific region or location.
International gangsta shit
I am involved in criminal activities across the globe, and my success and popularity are rooted in this dangerous lifestyle.
You heard me? I'm a pop sensation
I am also a popular musician and performer, and have achieved great success in this field as well.
When I cock that and pop that you gon'
I am warning anyone who might oppose me that I am capable of using weapons with great accuracy and power.
Understand what I'm sayin OHHH!
I am emphasizing my point and hoping that this person will take my words very seriously.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chuckiethemonkey91
This song pop in my head so im here listening to it 10 years later love it
Manuel D Subia
dope shit same a fave forsure take me back.
MsUrbex
I listened to this nearly 10yrs ago ... And I'm here back again in 2022 listening to these classics... These will never get old. If you know this, than you know 🖤🔥🔥🔥💯
jay electro
January 2023
EliteStudio
She's my london girllll 😩
WaXeN
50 just sang this live at Wireless 2023! HOW DID I NEVER HEAR THIS BANGER THUS FAR?!
Kofi A.
It’s 2022 and I just arrived at the Heathrow Airport. This is the first song that came to mind.
Charlie Wingate
50 got so many classics
Frank Smith
Didn’t know this song existed till I seen him perform it live at wireless
TURZO
I was 14 years old when I downloaded this album in 2009.