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.
Pilot
50 Cent Lyrics
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You cannot deny it, oh no, no-no, no-no
Bitches be on my dick, designer threads, I'm fly as shit
You cannot deny it, oh no, no-no, no-no
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Nigga every law and every rule I break
Feds tryna watch the moves I make
Every day I get birthday cake
There's a hundred racks there in that safe
Hundred grams there on that plate
I ain't thinkin' 'bout catchin' no case
Nigga my safe house super safe
I zip Giuseppe's, I don't tie no lace
Tom Ford, Y-S-L, nigga, run and tell
I'm fly as hell
Big Bentley, Mulsanne
No LP, just two songs
A-side, B-side
Ryder gang, bitch, that's right
From N.O. to N.Y
I got shooters bitch, don't act cute and shit
We was born broke, no silver spoon
My niggas strapped, they super goons
These niggas here kinda soft
We get the bread, then fuck it off
Get more money, then fuck it off
Make your bitch wan' suck me off
We ain't had shit, we learned to ball
Them ghetto bitches they love us all
Me, I'm like a pilot, G5 Jet I'm fly as shit
You cannot deny it, oh no, no-no, no-no
Bitches be on my dick, designer threads, I'm fly as shit
You cannot deny it, oh no, no-no, no-no
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Shorty bounce it, and she clap that
Slide down the pole, she's a super ho
That gold cuban, I jack that
You niggas know how this s'posed to go
I'm in the club with niggas, I clap that
That P90 I pack that
Your fuckin' head, I crack that
You wan' test me? Don't test me
Look, lover boy what're you trippin' for?
Niggas don't even want your ho
My nigga Ill fresh out the pen
You gonna make him go back again
Them bottles coming, we turnt up
Them sparks burnin' now watch us shine
You do this shit once a year
We do this shit all the time
Now captain come and save her
Get her from around this paper
She'll never be the same
I mean like everything will change
She cute blow a little cheese on her
Get her ass shots, throw D's on her
Them shoes more than you think though
My bitch look like my bank roll
Me, I'm like a pilot, G5 Jet I'm fly as shit
You cannot deny it, oh no, no-no, no-no
Bitches be on my dick, designer threads, I'm fly as shit
You cannot deny it, oh no, no-no, no-no
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
In "Pilot," 50 Cent compares himself to a pilot, flying high on his success and wealth. He boasts about his designer clothing and his expensive G5 jet, claiming that no one can deny his fly demeanor. And despite being watched by the feds, 50 Cent continues to break rules and make money, with a hundred racks in his safe and a P90 gun in his hand. He also brings attention to bouncing and clapping women in the club, with lyrics that describe his actions towards them. The chorus repeats the message of how fly 50 Cent is and warns others to back off and watch him ball.
The lyrics to "Pilot" reflect 50 Cent's braggadocious style, promoting his wealth and success, as well as portraying women as sexual objects. The use of airplane metaphors and references to planes and pilots tie in with 50 Cent's previous album, "Before I Self Destruct," which also featured the word "pilot" in its tracklisting. The song's beat is produced by Shamtrax, with an emphasis on electronic sounds and percussion.
Line by Line Meaning
Me, I'm like a pilot, G5 Jet I'm fly as shit
I am like a skilled pilot and I soar high like a G5 jet. I am stylish and trendy.
You cannot deny it, oh no, no-no, no-no
There's no denying my cool and trendy style.
Bitches be on my dick, designer threads, I'm fly as shit
Girls are attracted to me because of my stylish looks and designer clothes. I'm absolutely cool.
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Stay away from me and watch me excel in everything I do, whether it's music, sports, or personal relationships.
Nigga every law and every rule I break
I'm a rebel and I don't follow any rules or laws.
Feds tryna watch the moves I make
The federal government is observing me closely and trying to catch me.
Every day I get birthday cake
I celebrate my success every day.
There's a hundred racks there in that safe
I have a lot of money in my safe.
A hundred grams there on that plate
I have a lot of drugs on the table.
I ain't thinkin' 'bout catchin' no case
I'm not worried about getting caught for illegal activities.
Nigga my safe house super safe
My house is secure and safe from police raids.
I zip Giuseppe's, I don't tie no lace
I wear Giuseppe shoes but don't tie the laces.
Tom Ford, Y-S-L, nigga, run and tell
I wear high-end fashion brands like Tom Ford and YSL and I don't mind sharing it.
Big Bentley, Mulsanne
I drive expensive cars like the Bentley Mulsanne.
No LP, just two songs
I have only released two albums but still have a cult following.
Ryder gang, bitch, that's right
I'm part of the Ryder gang and proud of it.
From N.O. to N.Y
I have fans and connections from New Orleans to New York.
I got shooters bitch, don't act cute and shit
I have people who will defend me and my interests if needed, don't underestimate me.
We was born broke, no silver spoon
We didn't have any financial advantages while growing up.
My niggas strapped, they super goons
My associates have weapons and are dangerous.
These niggas here kinda soft
Other people seem weak and vulnerable compared to me and my associates.
We get the bread, then fuck it off
We spend our money irresponsibly.
Get more money, then fuck it off
We repeat the cycle of making and spending money recklessly.
Make your bitch wan' suck me off
I'm so cool that even girls in committed relationships want to have sex with me.
Them ghetto bitches they love us all
Girls from tough backgrounds are attracted to people like me and my associates.
Shorty bounce it, and she clap that
The girl is twerking and jiggling her butt.
Slide down the pole, she's a super ho
The woman is working as a stripper.
That gold cuban, I jack that
I take any gold that I find, such as a cuban necklace.
You niggas know how this s'posed to go
You all should know what I expect from this kind of lifestyle.
I'm in the club with niggas, I clap that
I'm in the club with my associates and we shoot guns.
That P90 I pack that
I have a P90 gun with me.
Your fuckin' head, I crack that
I will physically harm anyone who crosses me.
You wan' test me? Don't test me
Don't even think or try to test my strength or resolve.
Look, lover boy what're you trippin' for?
Why are you getting jealous of me?
Niggas don't even want your ho
Other men aren't interested in your girlfriend.
My nigga Ill fresh out the pen
My associate Ill has recently been released from prison.
You gonna make him go back again
Your actions might send Ill back to prison.
Them bottles coming, we turnt up
We are partying and drinking a lot of alcohol.
Them sparks burnin' now watch us shine
We are causing a spectacle, watch us shine and enjoy the moment.
You do this shit once a year
You only party like this once a year, but I do this regularly.
We do this shit all the time
Me and my associates party and live like this regularly.
Now captain come and save her
She needs saving from this environment.
Get her from around this paper
Remove her from this money-focused lifestyle.
She'll never be the same
Her life will change significantly after leaving this lifestyle.
I mean like everything will change
Her life will be very different from the life she's living now.
She cute blow a little cheese on her
She's a pretty girl, so we'll spend money to impress her.
Get her ass shots, throw D's on her
We'll pay for her to have butt injections and buy her designer outfits.
Them shoes more than you think though
The shoes are very expensive, more so than you might realize.
My bitch look like my bank roll
My girlfriend looks as rich as I am.
Better back up off me, bitch, watch me ball (ball)
Stay away from me and watch me succeed in everything I do.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, CURTIS JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daym Drops
Good to see 50 coming back STRONG with these bangers!! The game has been saturated with weak shit for FAR TOO LONG!
Jean-Pierre
Hey it's Daym :D, how you doing my main man daym?
Anders Andersen
Daym Drops True dat Daym!
ZP
SUUUPAAH OFFICIALLLL
Andre Staten
Fair winds and following skies.
The Boeing Kid
As a pilot myself, of course this is my favorite rap song of all time!
Dee Dee
Lol
Anonymous
same😅
Jstacks tha great
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Mr. Unbelievable D
Same here 😉