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.
Not Rich and Still Lyin'
50 Cent Lyrics
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I'd like to thank you all
For coming out tonight
For the screening of my new film
I'm Not Rich I'm Still Lyin'
It's 50 Cent starring as Game
It's autobiographical
I hope you enjoy yourself
50 callin me crazy, I might be just maybe
I'm gangsta, I'm crippin', Damu, too
I'm trippin' fuck 50, fuck Dre, fuck NWA
Man, I'm Hurricane Game
(Em, this nigga changed)
I brought the west back
I write the best raps
(But what about Snoop?) Snoop's
Shit ain't all that
And I get bad bitches now, I even fucked Mya
(I fucked her first, Game) 50 you a liar
See that's why I hate you
You think you know me
I'ma tell everybody you shot my homie
I hope the police get you and you go to jail
The feds freeze your accounts so
You can't make bail
I hope everybody on G-Unit go to hell
With Eminem, Obie, Stat Quo and D-12
So what I was on Change of Heart?
So what I was a stripper?
So what I never banged? I'm from Compton
Nigga!
Now horror films, they scare me
I watch action films very rarely
When it's comedy or it's drama
It's starrin' me, no problem
Now, horror films they scare me
I watch action films very rarely
When it's comedy or it's drama
It's starrin' me, no problem
G-G-G-G-Unot! I got my own shoe
(Game that shit ain't gon' sell)
So? The ad's in the magazines
Nobody can't tell
(Good luck wit yo next album man
I hope it does well)
You tryna be funny, D-Mack got all my money
And Jimmy robbin me, they listenin probably
Me and Fase had a fall out
He really not my brother
We got the same father but
We got different mothers
Now Suge punked Dre, but he don't punk me
I won a Vibe Award this year
Nobody punched me
(Game you know I wrote that hook
For "Hate It or Love It")
So what? It's still on my trophy case
I think nothing of it
Now, horror films they scare me
I watch action films very rarely
When it's comedy or it's drama
It's starrin' me, no problem
Now, horror films they scare me
I watch action films very rarely
When it's comedy or it's drama
It's starrin' me, no problem
Yeah it's 50 new album, July 18th
It's called "I Can't Stay Away"
Y'all thought I was gonna let
Y'all eat? Naw nigga
Oh! This is too much fun man
Hey hey nigga I seen yo lil DVD nigga
Is that all you got? I mean
I mean newsflash: nobody believes you
Didn't you say you woke up out the coma 2001?
Well yo brother says you never were in a coma
Didn't you say you were in a gang?
Well your brother says you were
Never in a gang
Now you can get your records together
And you can submit 'em to me
I mean you can send the
Records you have to me
So I can open ya album budget
Your recording budget
You gotta send your music to
The boss that's me, the boss
Yeahit's the Unit, G-Unit, that's it
That's all i rule with a iron fist
Cocksucker
The lyrics to "Not Rich and Still Lyin'" by 50 Cent are a response to the ongoing feud between 50 Cent and the rapper Game. In the song, Game expresses his frustration and anger towards 50 Cent, accusing him of lying and betraying their friendship. He emphasizes his own gangster persona and criticizes 50 Cent's credibility.
Game claims that 50 Cent has changed and disrespected him, calling him crazy and questioning his authenticity. He also accuses 50 Cent of being responsible for the shooting of his friend. Game expresses his hope that 50 Cent will be arrested and face consequences. He further expresses his disdain for G-Unit, their affiliated artists, and even Eminem.
The lyrics also touch on Game's own accomplishments and achievements, highlighting his success in bringing the west coast rap scene back and his ability to attract "bad bitches." He dismisses criticisms about his past involvement in reality TV shows and denies the accusations that he was never a part of a gang.
Overall, "Not Rich and Still Lyin'" serves as a platform for Game to vent his frustrations towards 50 Cent and assert his own authenticity and credibility in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this mic on? Ladies and gentlemen
Hello everyone, is the microphone working? Let's start the show!
I'd like to thank you all
I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you
For coming out tonight
Thank you for attending this event
For the screening of my new film
We are here to watch my latest movie
I'm Not Rich I'm Still Lyin'
The title of the film is 'I'm Not Rich I'm Still Lyin'
It's 50 Cent starring as Game
I, 50 Cent, play the role of Game in the film
It's autobiographical
The film is based on my own life story
I hope you enjoy yourself
I sincerely hope that you have a great time
50 callin me crazy, I might be just maybe
50 Cent accuses me of being insane, and while there may be a possibility, it's not certain
I'm gangsta, I'm crippin', Damu, too
I portray myself as a tough and gang-affiliated individual, even though it may not be entirely true
I'm trippin' fuck 50, fuck Dre, fuck NWA
I am angry and resentful towards 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and the entire NWA group
Man, I'm Hurricane Game
I see myself as a force to be reckoned with, like a hurricane
(Em, this nigga changed)
I acknowledge that Eminem believes I have changed as a person
I brought the west back
I claim that I have restored the dominance and influence of West Coast hip-hop
I write the best raps
I believe that my lyrics are of the highest quality
(But what about Snoop?) Snoop's
Shit ain't all that
Snoop Dogg's music is not as good as people think
And I get bad bitches now, I even fucked Mya
I now attract attractive women, and I even had sexual relations with the singer Mya
(I fucked her first, Game) 50 you a liar
50 Cent claims that he had sexual relations with Mya before me, but I believe he is lying
See that's why I hate you
This is the reason why I despise you, 50 Cent
You think you know me
You mistakenly believe that you understand who I truly am
I'ma tell everybody you shot my homie
I will expose you to everyone by revealing that you harmed one of my close friends
I hope the police get you and you go to jail
I desire for law enforcement to arrest you and for you to be imprisoned
The feds freeze your accounts so
You can't make bail
The federal authorities will seize your financial assets to prevent you from posting bail
I hope everybody on G-Unit go to hell
I wish misfortune upon every member of G-Unit
With Eminem, Obie, Stat Quo and D-12
This includes Eminem, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, and the entire D-12 group
So what I was on Change of Heart?
It doesn't matter that I appeared on the TV show 'Change of Heart'
So what I was a stripper?
It is irrelevant that I used to work as a stripper
So what I never banged? I'm from Compton
Nigga!
It doesn't matter that I never participated in gang activities, as I come from the city of Compton and that should be enough street credibility
Now horror films, they scare me
I find horror movies to be frightening
I watch action films very rarely
I seldom watch action movies
When it's comedy or it's drama
However, when it comes to comedy or drama genres
It's starrin' me, no problem
I am confident in my ability to star in those types of movies without any issues
G-G-G-G-Unot! I got my own shoe
I am representing the G-Unit opposition with my own shoe brand
(Game that shit ain't gon' sell)
However, 50 Cent believes that my shoe brand will not be successful
So? The ad's in the magazines
I don't care, my shoe brand is being advertised in various magazines
Nobody can't tell
No one can deny that fact
(Good luck wit yo next album man
I hope it does well)
50 Cent sarcastically wishes me luck with my upcoming album, but he secretly hopes it fails
You tryna be funny, D-Mack got all my money
You are attempting to be humorous, but in reality, D-Mack, my financial manager, is in control of all my finances
And Jimmy robbin me, they listenin probably
Additionally, Jimmy, another person involved in my career, is taking advantage of me, and it is likely that others are aware of this
Me and Fase had a fall out
I had a disagreement and a falling out with someone named Fase
He really not my brother
Despite claiming to be my brother, Fase is not actually related to me
We got the same father but
We got different mothers
Although we share the same father, we have different mothers
Now Suge punked Dre, but he don't punk me
Suge Knight successfully intimidated Dr. Dre, but he cannot manipulate or intimidate me
I won a Vibe Award this year
I received a Vibe Award this year
Nobody punched me
Contrary to popular belief, no one physically assaulted me during the awards ceremony
(Game you know I wrote that hook
For 'Hate It or Love It')
50 Cent claims that he wrote the chorus for the song 'Hate It or Love It,' but I dismiss his statement
So what? It's still on my trophy case
Regardless, I still proudly display that award in my collection
I think nothing of it
I don't consider it to be a significant matter
Yeah it's 50 new album, July 18th
By the way, 50 Cent has a new album coming out on July 18th
It's called 'I Can't Stay Away'
The album is titled 'I Can't Stay Away'
Y'all thought I was gonna let
Don't underestimate me, you all believed
Y'all eat? Naw nigga
that I would not take action? No, I won't allow that
Oh! This is too much fun man
Oh! I am having a great time with this
Hey hey nigga I seen yo lil DVD nigga
Hey, I watched your insignificant DVD
Is that all you got? I mean
Is that the best you can do? I am unimpressed
I mean newsflash: nobody believes you
Let me inform you: nobody believes what you say
Didn't you say you woke up out the coma 2001?
Didn't you claim to have awakened from a coma in 2001?
Well yo brother says you never were in a coma
Well, according to your own brother, you were never in a coma
Didn't you say you were in a gang?
Didn't you declare that you were a member of a gang?
Well your brother says you were
Never in a gang
Yet again, your brother contradicts your statements and confirms that you were never involved in a gang
Now you can get your records together
Now it's time for you to gather your evidence
And you can submit 'em to me
And then present them to me
I mean you can send the
Records you have to me
You have the option to send me the records you possess
So I can open ya album budget
This will allow me to review your album budget
Your recording budget
As well as your expenses for recording
You gotta send your music to
The boss that's me, the boss
You must send your music to me, the one in charge
Yeah it's the Unit, G-Unit, that's it
Yes, it's the Unit, G-Unit, and that's all I associate myself with
That's all i rule with a iron fist
I exert complete control and authority with a firm hand
Cocksucker
An offensive term directed towards someone
Now, horror films they scare me
I find horror movies to be frightening
I watch action films very rarely
I seldom watch action movies
When it's comedy or it's drama
However, when it comes to comedy or drama genres
It's starrin' me, no problem
I have no issue starring in those types of movies
Now, horror films they scare me
I find horror movies to be frightening
I watch action films very rarely
I seldom watch action movies
When it's comedy or it's drama
However, when it comes to comedy or drama genres
It's starrin' me, no problem
I have no issue starring in those types of movies
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@dashawntrim1784
This aged perfectly 😭
@onniejohnson7599
Man! 🤣🤣🤣
@xviphoenix69
Predicted game would turn on Dre, Em and D12. Hahaha fifty, Dre and Eminem wins.
@dashawntrim1784
@@xviphoenix69 Facts 😭😭😭
@Aragonsdick5170
😂😂.. IKR!
@t-raw4316
Game fans still screaming “wait till the second em diss”
@kingcujo1152
Lmfao 50s “I’m so rich and bored I’m gonna get creative with these disses” era is HILARIOUS
@xsdren__
And nobody was dying
@sphakamisozondi
This diss will never stop being funny 😂 😂
@jamessantos7462
“See that’s why I hate you, you think you know me. Imma tell everybody you shot my homie”
😂😂😂