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.
Pimpin Part 2
50 Cent Lyrics
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Come here
I be pimpin' ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', chrome on the spokes and grill
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
Ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
I am simply what you call a PIMP
You could never go broke when
Your G tight like me
You wanna ride with the King
Of New York maybe
Get your money up, choose a pimp
And we can talk baby
They say the games to be sold, not told
I sprinkle a lil shit in my lines
It's hot tho
You see the bitches I fuck with
You know it's real
I sweat 'em 'til I get em man
I stay on they heels fuck a parkin' lot
Everywhere I'm at, I'm pimpin'
Sunshine, rain, sleet or snow, mane
When I'm around, niggas handcuff they dames
I fuck 'em and send 'em home and
They don't love 'em the same
See my face on MTV, the mood just changed
She suddenly doesn't want you
Touchin' her mane i had the same affect on
Broads before the fame
Queen's track hustler point
Niggas know me mane
I be pimpin' ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', chrome on the spokes and grill
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
Ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', chrome on the spokes and grill
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
I can see it in her eyes
She tired of the average life
Fuckin' with me
So subject to the lavish life
Follow instructions, baby the sky's the limit
If you believe, you get to see and achieve
But first, pass the weed
I was born to be a baller
Niggas be hatin' on a kid, I can't call it
I could be everything you need
The shoulder you lean on
The one that you talk to
The one that you keen on
If you're attractive
We get to thumpin' for awhile
If you listen long enough
I'll send some humor, make you smile
Got you outta pocket
Now bitch go on choose a pimp
Doc blew me, lost my momma
I've been pimpin' ever since
I'm a special kinda nigga
Girl can't you see?
I talk my way out the hood on to your TV
I make changing your life appear so easy
But you gotta be 'bout your paper
If you're rollin' with me let's go
I be pimpin' ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', chrome on the spokes and grill
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
Ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', chrome on the spokes and grill
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
I'm from a bottom from a bottom goin'
To take it to the top
If you think we can't do it nigga watch as
We go to all the way to a drop
From a lil to a lot
Put a touch up and we got it
She's far from average she's a special lady
She'll do anything for me and
That drives me crazy we get our grind on
I let her blow on my dice
Then my luck change, I hit the h right twice
It's simple, it's mental, she down for me
When there's no one around
She's around for me
She's my sunshine after the rain
My joy after the pain
It's easy to comprehend, simple and plain
I be pimpin' ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', chrome on the spokes and grill
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
Ridin' in my Coupe DeVille
Pimpin', chrome on the spokes and grill
Pimpin', tell them what I taught you girl
Purse first, ass later i be pimpin'
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.
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Loop Star
This all I bumped while playing bulletproof still a classic King 50
Darius Mixon
Stg. Best song
Loop Star
Me too it for some reason this the only song I wanted to go through the game with after those epic executions 🤣💪🏾🔥
leekjaymusic
Loop Star definitely was my go to , hell sometime I’d silence all the other songs and have this on repeat 🙌🏽🔥😂
Guns N' Games
Rappers in 2005: I'd be pimpin'
Rappers in 2020: I'd be simpin'
lx vxie
😂😂
Gavel Gang
I'm simply what you call a P.I.M.P😎
James Gange
Still bumping in 2020-21
Z French
Ahhh this brings back memories of 2006.. good times. 😌
Dan Daly
Who still bumpin in 2056?