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 London
50 Cent Lyrics
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When I come up in the club with my nine
I'll be front from the
Hoes with my shine, tell shorty I
Don't do this all the time, but I'll buy her
Ass a drink cause she's fine, you
Know a nigga usually don't trip
Freak from the shorty suck a dick
If it's really good I can come quickhaha
Girl you know every time you come around
Your London, London bridge is going down
Your
London, London, London wanna go down
Comin' comin' comin in your mouth
Oh shit, the gr
When I mix it with the juice
The Red Bull is here to
Give us a boost, for sure
Now a nigga is confused
So many bitches up in here
I can choosе, now I don't
Know which one imma pick, they ride with mе
In my Bentley coupe, and when you split
It kind a G it's sick
You could leave it to a three o shit
Girl you know every time you come around
Your London, London bridge is going down
Your
London, London, London wanna go down
Comin' comin' comin in your mouth
Awww Shit
Great bitch man I'm mixing at the juice
(Oh, shit)
The red bull never did it as a boost
(Oh, shit)
First I was showing out niggas is confused
(Oh, shit)
So many bitches up in here I can choose
(Oh, shit)
Now I don't know which one I'ma pick
(Oh, shit)
They ride wit me in my bently come quick
(Oh, shit)
Now when you spit the kinda G I spit
(Oh, shit)
You can leave it to a three and shit
(Oh, shit)
Ooh this how it's supposed to feel
This is how you sounds when you know who won
This is the unit ha haa
Mobb Deep, MOB, SP, Hot Jon Ha Haaa
Ah, da, da, da, da, doo, doo, doo, doo
Ah, da, da, da, da, doo, doo, doo, doo
Me like a bullet type
You know they comin' right
Fergie love em' long time
My girls support right?
They can't stop me (ATO story Callabo)
Niggas ani't stoping nothin but traffic
(Fergiacal) tURN IT UP
When I come to the clubs, step aside
(Oh, shit)
Part the seas, don't be having me in the line
(Oh, shit)
VIP 'cause you know I gotta shine (Oh, shit)
I'm Fergie Ferg
And me love you long time (Oh shit)
All my girls get down on the floor (Oh, shit)
Back to back drop it down real low (Oh, shit)
I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a ho
(Oh, shit) 'cause you know I don't give a
Fuck so here we go! (Oh shit)
Girl you know every time you come around
Your London, London bridge is going down
Your
London, London, London wanna go down
Comin' comin' comin in your mouth
The lyrics of "London London" by 50 Cent and Fergie is a hip hop song that talks about their experiences in London clubs. Fifty centers talk about how he impresses the women in the club, stating that he doesn't usually make a move on women, but he wants to catch the interest of one in particular. He talks about how he would be willing to buy her a drink because he finds her attractive. This verse has some sexual references, like the line "be a freak from the shorty suck a dick/ If it's really good, I can come quick."
Fergie's lyrics are about her having fun in the club with her girlfriends, dancing and enjoying the night. She talks about how the London Bridge goes down, which is a metaphor for a wild and crazy night in the club. The chorus repeats the phrase "London, London, London wanna go down," emphasizing the theme of partying it up in London.
Overall, the song highlights the party culture of London for young people and how they indulge and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah new 50 london, London
50 Cent introduces London as the location for his new music and acknowledges the repetition of the name.
When I come up in the club with my nine
50 Cent is referring to his gun and implying that he is heavily protected when entering a club.
I'll be front from the
50 Cent will be front and center in the club.
Hoes with my shine, tell shorty I
He will be attracting attention from women with his expensive jewelry and will tell a woman to come to him.
Don't do this all the time, but I'll buy her
Although he does not do this often, he will buy a drink for the woman.
Ass a drink cause she's fine, you
He will buy the drink for her because she is attractive.
Know a nigga usually don't trip
He does not usually get overly worked up in situations.
But I really wanna catch you in my six, be a
He wants to catch the woman in his Bentley car and hook up with her.
Freak from the shorty suck a dick
He wants the woman to perform oral sex on him.
If it's really good I can come quickhaha
He is implying that he will enjoy it and quickly reach orgasm.
Girl you know every time you come around
The woman knows that every time she is around, something will happen.
Your London, London bridge is going down
Her sexual defenses are lowering.
Your London, London, London wanna go down
Her body and desires want to experience sexual pleasure.
Comin' comin' comin in your mouth
He wants oral sex from her.
Oh shit, the gr
A sudden realization hits him while he is in the club.
When I mix it with the juice
He mixes his drink with something.
The Red Bull is here to
Red Bull was added to his drink.
Give us a boost, for sure
The Red Bull is intended to give a boost of energy.
Now a nigga is confused
He is uncertain about his choice of women to hook up with.
So many bitches up in here
There are many women in the club.
I can choose, now I don't
He has the option to choose, but now he is unsure.
Know which one imma pick, they ride with me
He does not know which woman he will choose, but they will accompany him in his car.
In my Bentley coupe, and when you split
Once they get in his expensive car.
It kind a G it's sick
The situation is gangster and impressive.
You could leave it to a three o shit
Even if it is basic, it is still impressive and worth following.
Awww Shit
An expression of surprise or excitement.
Great bitch man I'm mixing at the juice
He is adding alcohol to his drink.
(Oh, shit)
An exclamation of surprise or excitement.
The red bull never did it as a boost
He has never previously used Red Bull as a mixer.
First I was showing out niggas is confused
Initially, he was showing off and now other men are unsure which woman to pursue.
So many bitches up in here I can choose
There are so many women available for him to choose from.
Now I don't know which one I'ma pick
Now he is unsure which woman he will choose.
They ride wit me in my bently come quick
The women are riding with him in his expensive car.
Now when you spit the kinda G I spit
He is saying that he is impressive and influential.
You can leave it to a three and shit
Even if it is basic, it is still impressive and worth following.
Ooh this how it's supposed to feel
This is how one should feel in an ideal, successful situation.
This is how you sounds when you know who won
This is how confident and successful people speak.
This is the unit ha haa
Referring to his group The Unit.
Mobb Deep, MOB, SP, Hot Jon Ha Haaa
References other rappers.
Ah, da, da, da, da, doo, doo, doo, doo
An nonsensical phrase or filler.
Me like a bullet type
He is quick and direct.
You know they comin' right
He is asserting that he will succeed.
Fergie love em' long time
Fergie will engage in sexual encounters for extended periods of time.
My girls support right?
Asking if his female crew will support and assist him.
They can't stop me (ATO story Callabo)
He will not be stopped by anyone, despite any potential collaborations or stories.
Niggas ani't stoping nothin but traffic
He and his friends are unstoppable.
(Fergiacal)
A nonsensical exclamation or phrase.
When I come to the clubs, step aside
He wants people to move out of his way when he enters a club.
(Oh, shit)
An expression of surprise or excitement.
Part the seas, don't be having me in the line
People should move out of his way and not make him wait in lines.
(Oh, shit)
An expression of surprise or excitement.
VIP 'cause you know I gotta shine (Oh, shit)
He is given VIP status because of his success and he wants to show off.
I'm Fergie Ferg
Fergie's nickname or stage name.
And me love you long time (Oh shit)
She will engage in sexual encounters for extended periods of time.
All my girls get down on the floor
Fergie and her female crew will dance provocatively.
(Oh, shit)
An expression of surprise or excitement.
Back to back drop it down real low (Oh, shit)
They will dance in unison and do provocative moves.
I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a ho
She is a lady, but will engage in provocative dancing.
(Oh, shit)
An expression of surprise or excitement.
'cause you know I don't give a
She does not care what others think of her behavior.
Fuck so here we go! (Oh shit)
She is proceeding with her provocative dance moves and does not care what others think.
Your London, London bridge is going down
Her sexual defenses are lowering.
Your London, London, London wanna go down
Her body and desires want to experience sexual pleasure.
Comin' comin' comin in your mouth
He wants oral sex from her.
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mexia23
I remember when MTV did this rare 👌🏾
Geovany Renteria
Damn, this was dope!
Nihal
Must be an 'American Boy' parody! 😂
Hayyan Khan
50 was the goat
LeonardoPLK
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Joey Buttafuoco
50 cent is the goat
Ivan Sena
King!
Coup De Grace
ahahahahaaaha KING!
DJT 716
I just got back from the UK!
Rashawn TheMixologist
This song so hard