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.
Move
50 Cent Lyrics
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i say a shake it shake it ah drop it drop it ah break it break it ah
cause i ma s to da o to da n to da i to da a yeah dats ma
name sonia.
ya now we had to do a remix right report to da dance floor i repeat
report to da
dance floor
yeah ah
readfing my magazim
in da bak seat
restin ma feet
we stopped at da red carpet
and i yelled stop it some kids in second class
were grabbin ma ass
i kicked them wif ma heels and they dropped
their movie reels
i shake ma bodie hard near dat fat
teener lard
i walked through da doors and
sang to da pimps and hoes
and dis is
wat i did
i turned around and heard a sound
ma heart was pumpin
da crowd was jumpin
so i raised da mike
and started singin ma rap
yo dis one here goes to
miss anderson
you a bitch your a bitch you
stink like shit
you slut you slut
you can fuk a cup.
yeah
aha yeah
bom chuka luka
you a motha fuka
your motha so crazy and you a so lazy
you stupid
fukin white ass
bitch.yeah
sorry to all ma white friend
but i had to say dt to
miss anderson
fuk you bitch
aha yeah aha yeah.
The lyrics to 50 Cent's song "Move" are a mix of lewd and aggressive language with a sample of a woman's voice saying "shake it shake it" and "break it break it" in the background. The song is about living the life of a successful rapper, partying and enjoying success with women. The opening lines feature a woman named Sonia who is introduced as "S to da O to da N to da I to da A". The lyrics then describe a scene where 50 Cent is in the back seat of a limousine, reading a magazine with his feet up. He then stops at a red carpet and kicks some kids who were grabbing his ass before walking into a club and performing for a crowd of pimps and hoes.
The provocative language in the lyrics is 50 Cent's signature style, and reflects the type of content that is popular in the genre of gangster rap. The song is an upbeat and fast-paced track that is designed to get people dancing and feeling hyped up. The lyrics are filled with profanity and derogatory language towards women, but this is a common theme in many rap songs. Some of the more offensive lyrics are directed towards a woman named Miss Anderson, who is called a "bitch", a "slut", and a "stupid f--king white ass bitch". The song ends with a bombastic chant of "f--k you bitch" that is repeated several times.
Overall, the lyrics of "Move" are a reflection of 50 Cent's persona as a successful rapper who is living the high life. The song is provocative and controversial, and is sure to get a reaction from anyone who hears it.
Line by Line Meaning
i say a shake it shake it ah drop it drop it ah break it break it ah
I am encouraging people to dance wildly to the music with moves such as shaking and dropping to the beat.
cause i ma s to da o to da n to da i to da a yeah dats ma name sonia.
I am introducing myself as Sonia, using my catchy nickname spelled out with each letter.
ya now we had to do a remix right report to da dance floor i repeat report to da dance floor
I am urging people to come dance to the remix of this song, calling them to the dance floor twice for emphasis.
i was in ma lemozin readfing my magazim in da bak seat restin ma feet
I was lounging in the back seat of my luxury car, reading a magazine and taking a break from my busy life.
we stopped at da red carpet and i yelled stop it some kids in second class were grabbin ma ass
As we arrived at the red carpet, some misbehaving children were sexually harassing me, which I promptly put a stop to.
i kicked them wif ma heels and they dropped their movie reels i shake ma bodie hard near dat fat teener lard
I used my high heels to kick those kids, causing them to drop their film equipment. Then I danced provocatively close to a chubby teenager in a show of confidence and dominance.
i walked through da doors and sang to da pimps and hoes and dis is wat i did
As I entered, I performed for the crowd of sex workers and their bosses, as I am an important and well-known figure in this world.
i turned around and heard a sound ma heart was pumpin da crowd was jumpin so i raised da mike and started singin ma rap
I got energized by the sounds and movements of the audience, so I grabbed the microphone and performed my rap song with passion and enthusiasm.
yo dis one here goes to miss anderson you a bitch your a bitch you stink like shit you slut you slut you can fuk a cup.
I called out a woman named Miss Anderson, insulting her for being a terrible person who smells and is promiscuous, even saying she can have sex with a cup instead of a person.
bom chuka luka you a motha fuka your motha so crazy and you a so lazy you stupid fukin white ass bitch.
Using nonsense words and more insults, I continue to express my disdain for this person, painting them as lazy and stupid.
sorry to all ma white friend but i had to say dt to miss anderson fuk you bitch
As a disclaimer, I acknowledge that I have white friends but still proceed to verbally attack Miss Anderson again, telling her to go to hell.
aha yeah aha yeah.
With a final phrase, I express my satisfaction and triumph over the situation while the audience cheers.
Writer(s): Shafiq Husayn, Omass Keith, Taz Arnold, Curtis Jackson Copyright: Big Yacht Music, Ommas Keith Music
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@simzthadon9975
It’s 2022 and still I play this every time I have my gun on me
@Dreweybaby
🤣💀🤣 @ gun on me!
@jonbois9802
Banks was a monster
@dubzbanx7857
Still classic. GYM FLOW
@lzyaccurate7919
Bank$ at his prime!!
@worksmagic89
this shit is hot the beat is hot
@dashawntrim1784
Fif and Banks 🐐🐐 fr 🔥💯
@bowlesmovement08
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@thenewamericandream6126
Still 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 in 2020!
@jimsmith4120
I NEVER LEFT