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.
Maybe We Crazy
50 Cent Lyrics
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Man Sonny a fed joint, he half way out
He ain't home, his ass in a halfway house
Correctional facilities don't correct shit
'Cause the first thing he asked is who gotta get hit
A shoot out in 89 fucked up how he walk
Should shoot the Shepard in the head and da sheep gon? scatter
Let niggas talk cause action is all that matters
I asked about Bones self-esteem, he said he was soft
Said the boys up in Odasville was breakin' him off
Can you picture him in a jar, niggas jokin' him up
Treatin' him like a pin cushion, pokin him up
He came home actin' like he hard as fuck
Must want a first class nigga to see God, uhuh
Stuck his chest out tell a niggas we don't back down
But wait until we find out Sonny?s background
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
My nigga LOC?s comin' home soon he up there in four dicks
It's on when he touch that cause he can get enough bricks
When I was young he told me not to run, I pop my gun pa
You can ask gun or la la love then aim hard
I'm interested to hear ?bang? back in the days
They ain't better than my brain, young crime is pay
New Cadillacs and Bonneville's the very next day
I just hope he learn, I ain't have much to say
Lead us squeeze the life out you like a boa constrictor
Fuck a headlock, I'm talking bout extortion nigga
Apply pressure, its hot get the fuck out the kitchen
When niggas pay ya every Friday you ain't got to stick em
At the dice game if ace roll a six its no problem
But if you roll a ace he gon pull out a Robin
Losin' a little or lose lot, when niggas is starving
Man the drama in my hoods goin' down regardless
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Everybody know education shot Jamal over short paper
You on the run you want a nigga hit son hit take it here
Rise got shot up over some punk shit
In the club beef with some niggas over some dumb bitch
They say wooly was caked up off some credit card scams
Got him the permit, the nigga took the money and ran
Heard he was outta town ridin' round in the pound chrome spinnin'
Caught him spending 545 I no lie ask how
Out on VA, Camdon home, come through here cruise by
He run in to dem niggas that he beat, he gon die
Be must?ve caught his crooks 'coz D flashin' his mugshot
He notices M.O. don't run up in dem crack spots
His sister, she aight, big hips, lil' waist, big tits
Pretty face, we fucked on the staircase
Lisa that's my bitch she freak off wid a nigga, shit
Man I gotta call that bitch!
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
In this song, 50 Cent talks about the tough life he and his friends had growing up in Queens. The lyrics describe a world of crime, violence, and constant danger. The references to correctional facilities not correcting anything and Bones being broken off in Odasville highlights the ineffectiveness of the criminal justice system in helping people turn their lives around. The song also touches on themes of loyalty and revenge. It portrays a world where you have to be tough to survive, and where real men settle disputes with violence. The last verse appears to be a list of names of people from 50 Cent's neighborhood, giving the song a sense of authenticity.
The lyrics of "Maybe We Crazy" speak to the experiences and worldview of people who grew up in neighborhoods with high crime rates and limited opportunities. The song shows how street smarts and toughness were necessary skills to have growing up in Queens. It portrays a world where people had to be vigilant at all times, always ready to defend themselves against anyone who might pose a threat. The lyrics also reveal a deep sense of loyalty among the characters in the song, as well as a willingness to take revenge on those who have wronged them.
Line by Line Meaning
Man Sonny a fed joint, he half way out
Sonny is currently in a halfway house after being in a correctional facility, which 50 Cent believes has done nothing to help him reform.
He ain't home, his ass in a halfway house
Sonny is not completely free and is still undergoing correctional measures.
'Cause the first thing he asked is who gotta get hit
Sonny is still a violent man and seemingly unrepentant for his actions.
A shoot out in 89 fucked up how he walk
Sonny was involved in a violent shootout in 1989 that left him with a noticeable limp.
Should shoot the Shepard in the head and da sheep gon? scatter
If the leader is taken out, it will cause the followers to scatter and submit.
Let niggas talk cause action is all that matters
Talk is cheap, it's what you do that counts.
Can you picture him in a jar, niggas jokin' him up
Bones is being severely bullied in prison to the point where he seems like a specimen in a jar.
He came home actin' like he hard as fuck
Bones returned home from prison with a hardened attitude.
Must want a first class nigga to see God, uhuh
Bones is challenging anyone who opposes him, even someone of a higher status.
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
50 Cent acknowledges that his lifestyle is abnormal and dangerous but it's all he knows.
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
If anyone challenges him or his crew, violence is their go-to response.
My nigga LOC?s comin' home soon he up there in four dicks
50 Cent has a friend who is about to be released from a four-year prison term.
It's on when he touch that cause he can get enough bricks
When his friend is released, they will likely resume their drug business.
When I was young he told me not to run, I pop my gun pa
LOC advised 50 Cent not to back down and to be prepared to use his weapon if necessary.
New Cadillacs and Bonneville's the very next day
After making profits from drug sales, 50 Cent and his crew would purchase luxury items soon after.
Fuck a headlock, I'm talking bout extortion nigga
50 Cent prefers to extort people rather than simply rough them up.
When niggas pay ya every Friday you ain't got to stick em
If people pay what is owed, 50 Cent won't harm them.
Out on VA, Camdon home, come through here cruise by
50 Cent is listing different locations where he and his crew can be found.
Be must?ve caught his crooks 'coz D flashin' his mugshot
Someone named D has been caught by the authorities and is now in police records.
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
50 Cent reiterates that his lifestyle may seem abnormal to others, but it's how he was raised.
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
If someone acts foolishly around him and his crew, they are cruising for trouble.
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
If someone is caught without a gun, they will most likely be killed.
Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, L. II DOUGLASS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jones
[Intro 50 Cent]
Yeah, uhuh, let's take 'em there, yeah
[Verse 1]
Sonny did ten years in the fed joint, he half way out
He ain't home, his ass in a halfway house
Correctional facilities don't correct shit
Cause the first thing he asked is who gotta get hit
A shoot out in 89' fucked up how he walk
He a grimey ass nigga, you should hear how he talk
Should shoot the shepard in the head and da sheep ill scatter
Let niggas talk cause action is all that matters
I asked about Barnes he sucked his teeth and said he was soft
Said the boys up in Otisville was breakin him off
Can you picture him in the yard, niggas yokin him up
Treatin him like a pin cushion, pokin him up
He came home actin like he hard as fuck
Must want a first class ticket to see god Uh huh
He stick his chest out tellin' niggas he don't back down
Wait until he find out Sonny’s back 'round
[Hook x2]
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, that somethin gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Without a strap, and you gon getcha ass layed down
[Verse 2]
My nigga Los comin home soon he up there in Fort Dix
It's on when he come home cause he can get 'nuff bricks
I was young he taught me not to run, I popped my gun par
You can ask Scarlata ??? and Amar
Them niggas used to hit banks back in the days
They embedded in my brain young crime does pay
New Cadillacs and Bonnevilles the very next day
I just look and learn, I ain't have much to say
Legs ill squeeze the life out you like a boa constrictor
Fuck a headlock, im talking bout extortion nigga
Apply pressure, its hot, get the fuck out the kitchen
When niggas pay you every Friday you ain't got to stick em
At the dice game if Ace roll a six it's no problem
But if he roll a ace he gon pull out and rob him
Losin, a little is alot, when niggas is starvin'
Man the drama in my hood is goin down regardless
[Hook x2]
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, that somethin gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Without a strap, and you gon getcha ass layed down
[Verse 3]
Everbody know Education shot Jamal over short paper
He on the run you want a nigga hit son he'll take it
Heard Wise got shot up over some punk shit
In the club beefin' with niggas over some dumb bitch
They say Willy was caked up off them credit card scams
Started a pyramid, the nigga took the money and ran
Heard he was outta town ridin round in the pound
Chrome spinnin' 545 I no lie ask how
Out on VA, Hampton homecoming he cruise by
He run in to the niggas that he beat, he gon die
E must’ve caught a jooks the D's flashin' his mugshot
You know it's his M.O. to run up in them crack spots
His sister, she aight, big hips, lil waist, big tits
Pretty face, we fucked on the staircase
Lisa that’s my bitch she freak off with a nigga, shit
Man I gotta call that bitch
Deadra Beats
Yea, uhuh, lets take em dere, yea
Man Sonny a fed joint, he half way out
He ain't home, his ass in a halfway house
Correctional facilities don't correct shit
'Cause the first thing he asked is who gotta get hit
A shoot out in 89 fucked up how he walk
He a grimey ass nigga, you see how he talk
Should shoot the Shepard in the head and da sheep gon? scatter
Let niggas talk cause action is all that matters
I asked about Bones self-esteem, he said he was soft
Said the boys up in Odasville was breakin' him off
Can you picture him in a jar, niggas jokin' him up
Treatin' him like a pin cushion, pokin him up
He came home actin' like he hard as fuck
Must want a first class nigga to see God, uhuh
Stuck his chest out tell a niggas we don't back down
But wait until we find out Sonny?s background
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
My nigga LOC?s comin' home soon he up there in four dicks
It's on when he touch that cause he can get enough bricks
When I was young he told me not to run, I pop my gun pa
You can ask gun or la la love then aim hard
I'm interested to hear ?bang? back in the days
They ain't better than my brain, young crime is pay
New Cadillacs and Bonneville's the very next day
I just hope he learn, I ain't have much to say
Lead us squeeze the life out you like a boa constrictor
Fuck a headlock, I'm talking bout extortion nigga
Apply pressure, its hot get the fuck out the kitchen
When niggas pay ya every Friday you ain't got to stick em
At the dice game if ace roll a six its no problem
But if you roll a ace he gon pull out a Robin
Losin' a little or lose lot, when niggas is starving
Man the drama in my hoods goin' down regardless
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Everybody know education shot Jamal over short paper
You on the run you want a nigga hit son hit take it here
Rise got shot up over some punk shit
In the club beef with some niggas over some dumb bitch
They say wooly was caked up off some credit card scams
Got him the permit, the nigga took the money and ran
Heard he was outta town ridin' round in the pound chrome spinnin'
Caught him spending 545 I no lie ask how
Out on VA, Camdon home, come through here cruise by
He run in to dem niggas that he beat, he gon die
Be must?ve caught his crooks 'coz D flashin' his mugshot
He notices M.O. don't run up in dem crack spots
His sister, she aight, big hips, lil' waist, big tits
Pretty face, we fucked on the staircase
Lisa that's my bitch she freak off wid a nigga, shit
Man I gotta call that bitch!
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Maybe we crazy, but this is the way we came up
Nigga front, and somethin' gon go down
Nigga stunt, cruise to this bitch if you want
Widout a strap, and you gon getcha ass laid down
Bmiller9219
50 cent makes perfect work out music
Tharsan Jeyachandran
he did until 2009.
Antwan Darelle Fenton a.k.a Fantom
Facts
lil Ken
Omm
UploadEverything
@Tharsan Jeyachandran *2007
Dave West
UploadEverything nah 2012 cause his war angel mixtape in 09 was dope and his lost tapes mixtape and sms freestyles in 2011 and 2012 were awesome aswell. Kanan tape is really good in 2018 but that was the last of him. But hopefully hes coming back in the popsmoke album so we can hear fif one last time
EvitaS
That's a legendary piece right there. 50 at his best!
Real deal Neighborhood
Real talk
Touge 峠 Royals
Such underrated rapper rap these days is a different genre
Du Catarina - Hip-Hop
@VicGotJuice you smoke Hov is overrated, and lil wayne is new school top 40 greatest rappers lol lol, 50Cent greatest alive, and Dmx over Hov