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.
Roll That Shit
50 Cent Lyrics
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"I really hate havin to resort
To knockin elderly people in the head for they money!
But I'll do it! I'll do it!
Yea, you know I'll do it
I'll do it, I'll do it
Yea, you know I'll do it
I like gettin high, mm-uh-uh"
[Chorus: 50 Cent (Kidd Kidd)]
I'll roll the shit, I'll smoke the shit
(Nigga I'm high as a muh'fucker)
I'll roll the shit, I'll smoke the shit {"The Letter C"}
(Ain't nann nigga 'bout to come tell me nothin)
I'll roll the shit, I'll smoke the shit
(I'll make yo' bitch come smoke with me)
I'll roll the shit - I'll roll the shit
(That's why yo' bitch wan' roll with me, huh!)
My Bentley Coupe ain't got no top
It's hot, I'm checkin my AP
If I shout let's roll, then bitch you wan' roll
Nigga you must be crazy
I'll roll the shit, I'll smoke the shit...
I'll roll the shit - I'll smoke the shit...
[50 Cent:]
Hey Slim, hey Shady look what you done did
Made a Southside nigga get a pocket full of bread
Got that Bentley Mulsanne to match that boat
Beige leather seats in it, they match that dope
Kush smoke same color to match that coat
I'm chin-chillin; Mo' spillin
Dom poppin, party rockin
My beat knockin, your bitch watchin
My feds clockin my shit
Blew a grand apiece on all of my kicks
Get your ass whipped you step on my shit
Nigga you blink I'm all in yo' bitch
Put her in the club, teach her to turn trick
Jack'll be nimble, Jack'll cum quick
This pimp shit, break the paper off bitch
That shit fake, Audemars don't tick
Them ain't diamonds, what is this shit?
I'm confused, this bill don't go and pick
I'm a match that deal with my hat
They said I fell off, I snapped right back
Nigga my money can't fit in no safe
Got a mil' for e'ry lil' bump on yo' face
Tryin to count mine, I'm walkin up in the vault
Better have a pound if you niggaz wan' smoke
[Chorus]
[Kidd Kidd (50 Cent):]
HUH! 50 Cent, look what you done did
Took a Ninth Ward nigga from the hood made him big
Now every hoe want a kid from the Kidd Kidd
They tripped, slipped and fell on my dick
Give me brain like I ain't got no sense
I got change, dollars and lil' cents
I got rich, they ain't seen me since
Now it's all startin to make sense
I pull up in that brand new Benz
All of a sudden I got brand new friends
Brand new chopper, bitch go blakka
BRRRRRT, like I just broke wind
(I roll the shit, I smoke the shit)
I forgot she was in my bed
(I roll the shit - I smoke the shit)
Damn! I blew through all my bread
That Lambo ain't got no top
Man I'm hotter than stove top
Rider Gang, we on top
And we havin a smoke-out
Eyes low but I'm so high
Don't ask me, I don't know why
I'll roll the shit and I'll smoke the shit
If I don't pass the shit don't task for shit, HUH!
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Roll That Shit" by 50 Cent and Kidd Kidd depict a materialistic and hedonistic lifestyle. The song is about getting high on drugs, partying, and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, using violence and sex as means to maintain and acquire wealth. The lyrics about knocking elderly people, whipping people's asses, and teaching women to turn tricks are disturbing and promote unethical behavior. The chorus mentions rolling and smoking drugs, expressing a carefree attitude towards addiction and potential harm to oneself and others. The verse by Kidd Kidd describes his rise to fame and fortune, surrounded by new friends, cars, and guns, using a lot of slang and onomatopoeic sound effects. Overall, the song conveys the message of living recklessly and irresponsibly, pursuing instant gratification and temporary fame without regard for consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I really hate havin to resort
I dislike having to stoop to a low level
To knockin elderly people in the head for they money!
To resort to violence to steal from the elderly is not ideal
But I'll do it! I'll do it!
However, I will do whatever it takes to get money
Yea, you know I'll do it
I am willing to go to any extent
I'll do it, I'll do it
I am committed to getting what I want
Yea, you know I'll do it
My actions prove that I am willing to do anything
I like gettin high, mm-uh-uh
I enjoy getting high on drugs
I'll roll the shit, I'll smoke the shit
I will roll and smoke marijuana
(Nigga I'm high as a muh'fucker)
I am high on drugs
(Ain't nann nigga 'bout to come tell me nothin)
No one will tell me what to do
(I'll make yo' bitch come smoke with me)
I will convince your girlfriend to smoke marijuana with me
(That's why yo' bitch wan' roll with me, huh!)
That is why your girlfriend wants to hang out with me instead of you
My Bentley Coupe ain't got no top
My Bentley Convertible does not have a roof
It's hot, I'm checkin my AP
It is hot, so I am checking the time on my Audemars Piguet watch
If I shout let's roll, then bitch you wan' roll
If I say let's go, then you will want to come with me
Nigga you must be crazy
You are crazy
Hey Slim, hey Shady look what you done did
Hey Slim and Shady, look at the success you have brought me
Made a Southside nigga get a pocket full of bread
I am from the Southside and now have a lot of money
Got that Bentley Mulsanne to match that boat
I have a Bentley Mulsanne that matches my boat
Beige leather seats in it, they match that dope
The leather seats are beige and match the marijuana
Kush smoke same color to match that coat
The kush I am smoking matches my coat
I'm chin-chillin; Mo' spillin
I am relaxed and enjoying myself
Dom poppin, party rockin
I am drinking Dom Perignon and having fun at the party
My beat knockin, your bitch watchin
My music is loud and your girlfriend is watching me
My feds clockin my shit
The authorities are monitoring my activities
Blew a grand apiece on all of my kicks
I spent $1000 on each pair of my shoes
Get your ass whipped you step on my shit
If you step on my footwear, I will harm you
Nigga you blink I'm all in yo' bitch
If you blink, I will have sex with your girlfriend
Put her in the club, teach her to turn trick
I will take her to the club and teach her how to be a prostitute
Jack'll be nimble, Jack'll cum quick
I will perform sexual activities quickly
This pimp shit, break the paper off bitch
This is my pimping business, and I earn a lot of money from it
That shit fake, Audemars don't tick
Those things are fake, and the Audemars Piguet watch is not ticking
Them ain't diamonds, what is this shit?
Those are not real diamonds, what are they?
I'm confused, this bill don't go and pick
I am puzzled why this bill is not accepted
I'm a match that deal with my hat
I will match that deal with my hat
They said I fell off, I snapped right back
People thought I was no longer popular, but I recovered quickly.
Nigga my money can't fit in no safe
I have so much money that it cannot fit in a safe
Got a mil' for e'ry lil' bump on yo' face
I have a million dollars for every pimple on your face
Tryin to count mine, I'm walkin up in the vault
Trying to count my money is impossible; I have so much that it would take me to walk in the vault
Better have a pound if you niggaz wan' smoke
You better have a pound of marijuana if you want to smoke with me
HUH! 50 Cent, look what you done did
Hey 50 Cent, look at what you have done for me
Took a Ninth Ward nigga from the hood made him big
You took me from the Ninth Ward and made me successful
Now every hoe want a kid from the Kidd Kidd
Now every woman wants a child with me
They tripped, slipped and fell on my dick
They fell in love with me easily
Give me brain like I ain't got no sense
Women give me oral sex without thinking
I got change, dollars and lil' cents
I have a lot of change and small amounts of money
I got rich, they ain't seen me since
I became rich, and they have not seen me since then.
Now it's all startin to make sense
Everything is becoming clear now.
I pull up in that brand new Benz
I arrive in my new Mercedes-Benz
All of a sudden I got brand new friends
I suddenly have new friends because I am rich
Brand new chopper, bitch go blakka
New gun, shoot it wildly
BRRRRRT, like I just broke wind
Sounds of gunfire
(I forgot she was in my bed)
I forgot I had a woman in my bed
(Damn! I blew through all my bread)
I spent all my money
That Lambo ain't got no top
My Lamborghini does not have a roof
Man I'm hotter than stove top
I am very hot, even hotter than a stove top
Rider Gang, we on top
My gang is doing very well
And we havin a smoke-out
We are having a marijuana party
Eyes low but I'm so high
My eyes are low because I am very high on drugs
Don't ask me, I don't know why
Do not ask me why I am high
If I don't pass the shit don't task for shit, HUH!
I will only share my marijuana if I want to, do not ask me for any if I do not offer it.
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sliderocket22
This beat is so sick. 50 murdered this track and Kidd Kidd came through with some bars too! I'ma match that there with my hat, they said I fell off I snap right back - fire
Dr Similac
These mixtapes from 50 still hit
Kieran
This track is fire, people don't know what real rap is...
Vova Vladimir
CASISDEAD man you right !!!
Kieran
Gerr Gerring can tell you listen to xxxtentacion 😂
Akshay Kali
@Kieran riot by tentacion is fire
Mike
So we both can agree neither of us know what an island boy is? 😂
coolguyjames99
50 flow is insane
400 SW
50 teared shit up in that verse damn
teaNbiscuits
W Mik. Always dose