Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New Y… Read Full Bio ↴Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New York), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is a Grammy award nominated rapper, actor, singer, entrepreneur, author and founder of the hip hop group and label G-Unit.

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.

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I get money, I get money, I get I get I get money (50)

[Chorus]
I get money, money is got (I I get it)
I get money, money is got (I I get it)
I get money, money is got (Yeah)
Money I got, money is got (I run New York!)
I get money, money is got (I I get it)

I get money, money is got (I I get it)
I get money, money is got (Yeah yeah)
Money I got, money is got (I run New York!)

I take quarter water sold it in bottles for 2 bucks,
Coca-Cola came and bought it
For billions, what the fuck?
Have a baby by me; baby
Be a millionaire
I write the check before the baby comes,
Who the fuck cares
I'm stanky rich
I'ma die trying to spend this shit
Southside's up in in this bitch
Yeah i smell like the vault
I used to sell dope
I did play the block
Now i play on boats
In the south of France
Baby, St. Tropez
Get a tan? I'm already black
Rich? I'm already that
Gangsta, get a gat
Hit a head in a hat
Call that a riddle rap
Shit, fuck the chitter chat
I'm the baker, i bake the bread
The barber, i cut ya head
The marksman, i spray the lead
"I blood clot, chop ya leg"
Do not fuck with the kid
I get biz wit the cigg
I come where you live
Ya dead!

[Chorus]

You can call this my new shit
But it ain't new tho
I got rid of my old bitch
Now i got new hoes
First is was the Benzo
Now I'm in the Enzo, Ferrari, I'm sorry!
I keep blowin up! (Oh!!)
They call me the cake man
The strawberry shake man
I spray the AR
Make your whole click break dance
Backspin, head spin, flat line, ya dead then
9 shells, Mac-10,
"who wan get it cracking?!"
I was young, i couldn't do good
Now i cant do bad
I ride, wreck the new Jag
I just buy the new Jag
Now nigga why you mad?
Oh you cant do that
I'm so forgetful, they calling me cocky
I come up out the jeweler, they calling me Rocky
Its the ice on my neck man, the wrist and my left hand
Bling like
You like my style
Ha ha 'm heading to the bank right now

[Chorus]

Yeah, I talk the talk, and I walk the walk
Like a Teflon Don, but i run New York
When i come outta court, yea i pop the Colt
I keep it gangsta, have ya outlined in chalk
I I get it,
In the hood if ya ask about me
They'll tell ya I'm bout my bread
I I get it,
Round the world if ya ask about me
They'll tell ya they love the kid
I I get it,
Whoa hey
I I get it,
Whoa hey
I I get it,
Whoa hey
Yeah,
Whoa hey
I run New York!
Whoa hey
I I get it,
Whoa hey
I I get it,
Whoa hey
Yeah, yeah,
Whoa hey
I run New York!
Whoa
I get money, money is got
I'm back on the streets man,
I get money, money is got
I'm bringing the heat man,
I get money, money is got
I'm on my grind,
Money I got, money is got
Like all the time,
I get money, money is got
Trying to stop my shine,
I get money, money is got
Ill cock my 9
Don't get outta line,
Money I got, money is got
I said don't get outta line
I I get it

I I get it
Yeah, yeah.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Get Money" by 50 Cent feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland is a braggadocious, flashy anthem about the rapper's wealth and achievements. The chorus repeats the phrase "money is got" and "I get it" multiple times, emphasizing the central theme of financial success. The verses describe various ways 50 Cent has made his wealth, including selling quarter water for $2 and writing checks before his baby is born. He raps about his lavish lifestyle, owning boats and vacationing in France. He also talks about his past as a drug dealer and references violence, declaring that he keeps a gun on him.

The lyrics of "I Get Money" reflect the ego-centric and materialistic values present in many hip hop and popular culture songs. The repeated phrase "money is got" reinforces the idea that money equals success and importance. The references to violence and drug dealing also perpetuate harmful stereotypes about black men and their involvement in criminal activities.

Interestingly, the song has been referenced and remixed in various other media works. The chorus of the song served as inspiration for the parody song "I Got a Jar of Dirt" from the 2007 film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Additionally, the song was sampled in the remix of Lil Wayne's "A Milli".

Line by Line Meaning

I get money, I get money, I get I get I get money (50)
I am rich, I am rich, I am very wealthy.

I get money, money is got (I I get it)
I acquire wealth, I have sufficient cash reserves.

Money I got, money is got (I run New York!)
I am the wealthiest, I am the ruler of New York City.

I take quarter water sold it in bottles for 2 bucks,
I sold water for profit by repackaging it and increasing its value.

Coca-Cola came and bought it
The Coca-Cola company purchased my successful water business.

For billions, what the fuck?
They bought it for a very high price, which was surprising to me.

Have a baby by me; baby
If you have a child with me, you will inherit my wealth.

Be a millionaire
Having a child with me guarantees that you will have significant wealth.

I write the check before the baby comes,
I am so wealthy that I can give money before it is even necessary.

Who the fuck cares
I am unconcerned with the opinions of others.

I'm stanky rich
I am immensely wealthy and can afford anything.

I'ma die trying to spend this shit
I have so much money that I will never be able to spend it all.

Southside's up in in this bitch
I am from the southern part of Queens, New York.

Yeah i smell like the vault
I smell like money because I have so much of it.

I used to sell dope
I used to be involved in selling drugs on the streets.

I did play the block
I used to spend my time on the street corners.

Now i play on boats
Now I spend my time on expensive boats.

In the south of France
I spend time in the luxurious southern part of France.

Baby, St. Tropez
I enjoy the high-end lifestyle in the French coastal town of St. Tropez.

Get a tan? I'm already black
I do not need to tan because I have naturally dark skin.

Rich? I'm already that
I am already wealthy beyond measure.

Gangsta, get a gat
I have a gangster mentality and own firearms.

Hit a head in a hat
I shoot people in the head while they are wearing a hat.

Call that a riddle rap
My style of rap is clever and full of twists and turns.

Shit, fuck the chitter chat
I do not care about idle talk or gossip.

I'm the baker, i bake the bread
I am the one who makes significant amounts of money.

The barber, i cut ya head
I am powerful and can end someone's life.

The marksman, i spray the lead
I am skilled with a firearm and willing to use it.

"I blood clot, chop ya leg"
I am violent and dangerous, and will harm you if you cross me.

Do not fuck with the kid
Do not mess with me or you will face consequences.

I get biz wit the cigg
I make money through selling tobacco products.

I come where you live
I am not afraid to confront people wherever they are.

Ya dead!
You will face violent retribution from me.

You can call this my new shit
This is my latest and greatest work.

But it ain't new tho
This style is not necessarily unique or original.

I got rid of my old bitch
I no longer have my previous romantic partner.

Now i got new hoes
I now have new romantic interests.

First is was the Benzo
I used to drive a Mercedes-Benz.

Now I'm in the Enzo, Ferrari, I'm sorry!
Now I drive a Ferrari Enzo, and I apologize for having to flex so hard.

I keep blowin up! (Oh!!)
I continue to gain fame and success in my career.

They call me the cake man
People refer to me as someone who has a lot of money.

The strawberry shake man
I am known for enjoying high-end, luxurious foods and drinks.

I spray the AR
I shoot a semi-automatic rifle.

Make your whole click break dance
I am so skilled with firearms that I can control a group of people with them.

Backspin, head spin, flat line, ya dead then
I am a skilled shooter and can end someone's life easily.

9 shells, Mac-10,
I am carrying a Mac-10 with nine bullets ready to be fired.

"who wan get it cracking?!"
Who wants to start a problem with me?

I was young, i couldn't do good
I had a difficult upbringing and could not succeed without resorting to crime.

Now i cant do bad
I am wealthy and successful, and cannot fail.

I ride, wreck the new Jag
I drive and crash my new Jaguar car.

I just buy the new Jag
I can afford to purchase expensive vehicles easily.

Now nigga why you mad?
Why are you upset with me for being successful?

Oh you cant do that
You are not capable of achieving what I have achieved.

I'm so forgetful, they calling me cocky
People mistake my confidence for arrogance.

I come up out the jeweler, they calling me Rocky
People compare me to the character Rocky who is also successful and strong.

Its the ice on my neck man, the wrist and my left hand
I am wearing valuable jewelry on my neck and wrist.

Bling like
My jewelry shines and sparkles.

You like my style
People admire my fashion sense.

Ha ha 'm heading to the bank right now
I am making a lot of money and am going to the bank to deposit it.

Like a Teflon Don,
I am impervious to harm or law enforcement intervention.

When i come outta court, yea i pop the Colt
After leaving court, I shoot my gun as an act of defiance.

I keep it gangsta, have ya outlined in chalk
I will resort to violence and put you in danger.

In the hood if ya ask about me
In the neighborhood, people know who I am and what I am known for.

They'll tell ya I'm bout my bread
They will say that I am obsessed with making money.

Round the world if ya ask about me
If you ask about me globally,

They'll tell ya they love the kid
They will say that they admire me and my success.

Trying to stop my shine
People are trying to halt my success and my acquisition of wealth.

Ill cock my 9
I will prepare to fight back with my weapon.

Don't get outta line
Do not cross me or you will face violent repercussions.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, DWAYNE CARTER, BRYAN WILLIAMS, FAHEEM NAJM, JERMAINE ANTHONY PREYAN

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