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.
Outta Control Remix Feat Mobb Deep
50 Cent Lyrics
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We can't be touched n**** can't you see?
(G-Unit)
You do you man 'cause me I'm 'gon do my thang
(You know I do my thang)
I'm a get my drink on and party like it's okay
Trust me man it's okay bounce with me in slow mo'
50 got 'em locin' again, they open again
Got 'em sippin' on that juice and gin
You could find me in the background burnin' that backwood
Stylin' and stuntin' doin' my two step frontin'
Now I'm a tell you what Em told me homey
Just lose the parental discretion's advised this is grown folk music
Now blend in with me, as I proceed to break it down
It's always off the chain man when I'm around
I play the block bumpin', it was all for the dough
I get the club jumpin', 'cause I'm sick with flow
You know it's sold out, like wherever I go
I jam packed the show man that's fo' sho'
I got the info you already know
Man I get it poppin' in the club everybody show me love let's go
You know, I got what it takes
To make the club go outta control
Quit playin' turn the music up a little bit
Bounce with me now shorty let's get into it
You know, I got what it takes
To make the club go outta control
Quit playin' turn the music up a little bit
Bounce with me now homey let's get into it
You wanna search me than search me but hurry up 'cause I'm thirsty
I need that, grind in my system P, on my side twistin'
In club today for the chick to go both ways
Let me see that ID just for proof with the drink till the burn is gone
Hit the dance floor like a scene from soft porn
Before it pop, make me sign a disclaimer
Try to get me on some pop s*** these chicks will frame you
But, in any event, keep f***in' with 50 it make cents
Cents, into them dollars, the hoes wanna holla
But you lookin' at a n**** that done came from the squalla
Now my buddy so gone I can pop ya collar
Now follow same nothin let me see you swallow
In my crib got the co-ed back the new problem
In the club feed them liquor of the wise I'm starvin'
So much green gettin' twisted like Botanical Garden
Let's go
You know, I got what it takes
To make the club go outta control
Quit playin' turn the music up a little bit
Bounce with me now shorty let's get into it
You know, I got what it takes
To make the club go outta control
Quit playin' turn the music up a little bit
Bounce with me now homey let's get into it
You already know how it go I bang I shine
I play, I stay, I'm goin' for mine
I'm young, I'm black, I'm rich and yes
I'm ghetto than the motherf***in' project steps
I'm cool I'm calm you lookin' real stressed
I'm strapped I'm armed kid hold your head
I'm known for Gat poppin', when I got problems
I don't run, I just gun you all up
But we ain't come here to start no drama
We just lookin' for our future baby mamas
With money with face with style and body
I cook I clean I swear that mami
Just as long as you don't go off and tell nobody
I go down low, I'm lyin', I'm tryin' my best to let you know
Sugar pop get at P, The Doc beat
Make it easy to get 'em in the bed sheets
You know, I got what it takes
To make the club go outta control
Quit playin' turn the music up a little bit
Bounce with me now shorty let's get into it
You know, I got what it takes
To make the club go outta control
Quit playin' turn the music up a little bit
Bounce with me now homey let's get into it
The song Outta Control Rmx by 50 Cent ft MOP is a celebration of the gangsta lifestyle and its excesses. It starts with MOP chanting their infamous name and declaring that they are untouchable. 50 Cent then takes over and announces that he is going to do his thing: drink, party, and make the club go outta control. He encourages the listeners to join him in slow mo and sip on juice and gin as he plays the block bumpin’ and gets the club jumpin’.
50 Cent then switches to a more romantic theme and talks about his desire for future baby mamas who have money, face, style, and body. He offers to cook and clean for them as long as they keep it quiet and let him go down low. The song is a perfect example of 50 Cent’s bravado at the time and his willingness to exaggerate his gangsta image to the limits.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the Infamous Mobb, M O be be
Introducing themselves as the infamous rap group Mobb Deep
We can't be touched n**** can't you see?
No one can harm or affect their success
(G-Unit)
Introducing the presence of G-Unit in the song
You do you man 'cause me I'm 'gon do my thang
Everyone should focus on themselves as he is doing his own thing
(You know I do my thang)
Reiterating that he is doing his own thing and everyone else should do the same
I'm a get my drink on and party like it's okay
He will have fun and enjoy himself without any worries
Trust me man it's okay bounce with me in slow mo'
He reassures his friend that it's fine to dance with him and enjoy the moment
When they hear the kid in the house it's like oh no
He has a reputation for being wild and energetic, which makes others intimidated
50 got 'em locin' again, they open again
People are excited and energized by 50 Cent's presence
Got 'em sippin' on that juice and gin
He has provided drinks for his friends and fans to make the night more enjoyable
You could find me in the background burnin' that backwood
He is smoking marijuana and staying low-key in the background
Stylin' and stuntin' doin' my two step frontin'
He's showing off his style and dance moves confidently
Now I'm a tell you what Em told me homey
He is about to share some advice from his fellow rapper Eminem
Just lose the parental discretion's advised this is grown folk music
He suggests that the song may contain explicit language and parents should take note
Now blend in with me, as I proceed to break it down
He invites his fans to join him and follow his lead while he performs
It's always off the chain man when I'm around
Things get crazy and exciting when he is present
I play the block bumpin', it was all for the dough
He plays music in his neighborhood to earn money
I get the club jumpin', 'cause I'm sick with flow
He creates a lively and energetic atmosphere in the club with his rapping skills
You know it's sold out, like wherever I go
His shows are always sold out and people follow him wherever he goes
I jam packed the show man that's fo' sho'
He always has a huge crowd at his shows without a doubt
I got the info you already know
He has insider knowledge that everyone is already aware of
Man I get it poppin' in the club everybody show me love let's go
He's a hit in clubs as everyone loves his music and he's ready to party
You wanna search me than search me but hurry up 'cause I'm thirsty
He is happy to be searched but he wants to continue drinking as soon as possible
I need that, grind in my system P, on my side twistin'
He desires to have a mix of drugs and alcohol in his system to have a good time
In club today for the chick to go both ways
He's hoping to find a bisexual woman to have fun with in the club
Let me see that ID just for proof with the drink till the burn is gone
He needs to see an ID before serving people drinks and he'll keep drinking until he's drunk
Hit the dance floor like a scene from soft porn
He compares his dancing skills to a sexy scene from a soft porn movie
Before it pop, make me sign a disclaimer
He wants people to sign a contract before anything potentially damaging happens
Try to get me on some pop s*** these chicks will frame you
He's careful of women who might try to extort him for money or fame
But, in any event, keep f***in' with 50 it make cents
It's beneficial to associate with him as it will lead to success and money
Cents, into them dollars, the hoes wanna holla
Success leads to more money and women are attracted to wealthy men
But you lookin' at a n**** that done came from the squalla
He came from humble beginnings and worked hard to achieve success
Now my buddy so gone I can pop ya collar
He is so high/drunk that he thinks it's acceptable to pull someone's collar
Now follow same nothin let me see you swallow
He wants to see someone finish their drink before getting another one
In my crib got the co-ed back the new problem
Having both men and women at his house is causing some issues or complications
In the club feed them liquor of the wise I'm starvin'
He is thirsty and needs alcohol to continue having fun
So much green gettin' twisted like Botanical Garden
He's consuming a lot of marijuana and getting very high
I'm young, I'm black, I'm rich and yes
He's young, black, and wealthy, which offers him a lot of privileges
I'm ghetto than the motherf***in' project steps
He comes from a poor or low-income area and hasn't forgotten his roots
I'm cool I'm calm you lookin' real stressed
He's relaxed and calm and notices that someone is stressed out
I'm strapped I'm armed kid hold your head
He has a gun and wants others to be careful around him or avoid problems
I'm known for Gat poppin', when I got problems
He's known for shooting a gun when he has issues or conflicts
I don't run, I just gun you all up
He doesn't run away from issues, he stands up and faces them head-on
But we ain't come here to start no drama
He's not here to start any conflicts or problems
We just lookin' for our future baby mamas
He and his friends are looking for women they can have children with
With money with face with style and body
They want women who are wealthy, attractive, stylish, and have a good body
I cook I clean I swear that mami
He says that he will take care of his future girlfriend or wife and do household chores
Just as long as you don't go off and tell nobody
He wants their relationship to be private and not spread rumors or gossip
I go down low, I'm lyin', I'm tryin' my best to let you know
He's trying to persuade his future girlfriend to trust him and have faith in their relationship
Sugar pop get at P, The Doc beat
He's inviting a woman to talk to him or dance with him
Make it easy to get 'em in the bed sheets
He's suggesting that it won't be difficult to have sex with these women
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN WAYNE STANDARD, MICHAEL ELIZONDO, CURTIS JACKSON, CHE POPE, ANDRE YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@30h5tillimdead
Can't lie, you had to witness the 50 Cent era to realize how big it was...
@leonellangston2009
2002-2007 50 was untouchable, the beats,the flow, the original culture clothing with G-unit..i agree. Not even close..
@trap4thr33mynameisdarrell9
Facts fam I'm 26 I remember this nigga had everybody wearing the fitted with the du rag 😂😂😂
@30h5tillimdead
@Yanpei Cai Hip Hop didn't die in 06 bruh you tripping...Lil Wayne dropped Tha Carter 3 (one of the greatest hip hop albums ever) two years later
@NFJIZZY
pablo blanco Facts Tho I was a young boi back than I use too have both his albums
@robertwicker2303
Yeah he had a crazy amount of hits in a 5 year span. This song still goes in rip prodigy
@kirutiitimu
RIP Prodigy
@CPlHussar
r.i.p - P
@011177
He murdered that beat! "As long as you don t tell nobody......"
@bigvic0484
kiruti itimu Word up.