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.

Still Kill
50 Cent Lyrics

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Don't even look at me wrong when I come through the hood
Ain't nothin' changed, still holla at my homies
And when I hit the block, I still will kill
And I don't want, nigga but I will
If I got to, kill
If niggas get to fuckin' around, if niggas get to fuckin' around

Respect come from admiration and fear

You can admire me or you can catch one in ya wig
You see the Testarosa the toaster's right on my lap
So if a nigga get out of line, a nigga get clapped
I got an arsenal a infantry, I'm built for this mentally
That's why I'm the general, I do what they pretend to do
Front on me now nigga I'll be the end of you
Forget ya enemies and think of what ya friends'll do
I drop a bag off, then let a mag off
The Heckler & Koch'll tear half of ya ass off
I'm not for the games I'm not for all the playin'
The hollow tips rain, when I unleash the pain
Get the message from the lions or get the message from the nine
Paint a picture wit' words, you can see when I shine
Put my back on the wall nigga watch me go for mine
I let twenty-one shots off at the same time, yeah

Don't even look at me wrong when I come through the hood
Ain't nothin' changed, still holla at my homies
And when I hit the block, I still will kill
And I don't want, nigga but I will
If I got to, kill
If niggas get to fuckin' around, if niggas get to fuckin' around

Where I'm from death is always in the air homie
Nanna love me so you know she say my prayers for me
I come creepin' through in the hood wearin' Teflon
Hit the corners motherfuckers get left on
Niggas know, if not they better check my background
Try and stick me I fill ya back wit' mac rounds
Ask 'Preme nigga 50 don't back down
I keep it funky like fiends in a crack house
Cross the line boy I'mma air ya ass out
Screw ya face at me I wan' know what that's 'bout
Nigga I know you ain't mad I done came up
And if you are, fuck you 'cause I ain't change up
The O.G.'s wanna talk but I don't know these niggas
And I ain't did no business wit' 'em I don't owe these niggas
A minute of my time, I get it 'cause I grind
All across the world like the globe's mine, yeah!

Don't even look at me wrong when I come through the hood
Ain't nothin' changed, still holla at my homies
And when I hit the block, I still will kill
And I don't want, nigga but I will
If I got to, kill
If niggas get to fuckin' around, if niggas get to fuckin' around

Konvict
Now tell me have you ever looked up at an instance
And seen a mac aimin' at'cha head mayne?
Before you know it life is flashin' reminiscin'
And ya body is drippin' and full of lead man
I done been there, I done cocked that
It ain't never been a question I'm 'bout that
Don't go there, you'll get cocked at
And if ya plan to fuck around then reroute that
You'll never catch me ridin' around on these streets
Without a couple metal pieces under my feet
Fully automatic weapons and loaded wit' dumb-d's
Stashed up under the carpet like a can of Sea breeze
50 don't make me ride on these niggas
'Cause I will kill, dip and hide on these niggas
50 don't make me ride on these niggas
'Cause I'll be long gone like the Ripper, so

Don't even look at me wrong when I come through the hood
Ain't nothin' changed, still holla at my homies
And when I hit the block, I still will kill
And I don't want, nigga but I will

If I got to, kill
If niggas get to fuckin' around, if niggas get to fuckin' around

Overall Meaning

In "I'll Still Kill," 50 Cent boasts about his reputation as a ruthless gangster who doesn't hesitate to retaliate. He warns anyone in his neighborhood to not cross him and that he will not hesitate to kill if necessary. He also touches on the concept of respect, stating that it comes from both admiration and fear. 50 Cent believes that people can either respect him or fear him, and he prefers the latter. The artist makes it clear that he is a force to be reckoned with and that he will not let anyone get in his way.

The lyrics paint a picture of a violent and intimidating persona, but there is more to the song than just aggression. Throughout the song, 50 Cent exposes the harsh reality of growing up in a dangerous neighborhood, where death is always in the air. He acknowledges that his grandmother prays for him because she knows how dangerous his lifestyle is. At the same time, he recognizes that he is a product of his environment and that he needs to stay strong to survive. He raps about the different weapons he has at his disposal as a means to protect himself and make sure he always has the upper hand.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't even look at me wrong when I come through the hood
I demand respect when I enter the neighborhood and won't tolerate any disrespect.

Ain't nothin' changed, still holla at my homies
I still talk to and show love for my friends in the neighborhood, despite my success.

And when I hit the block, I still will kill
I maintain my reputation as a killer and won't hesitate to use violence if necessary.

And I don't want, nigga but I will
I don't want to kill, but I'm willing to do it if someone pushes me too far.

If I got to, kill
If necessary, I'll use lethal force to protect myself or my reputation.

If niggas get to fuckin' around, if niggas get to fuckin' around
If someone starts acting up or threatening me, I'll respond with violence and won't hold back.

Respect come from admiration and fear
I believe that people respect me because they either admire me or are afraid of me.

You can admire me or you can catch one in ya wig
Either show me respect or risk getting shot in the head.

You see the Testarosa the toaster's right on my lap
I always carry a gun with me and won't hesitate to use it if needed.

So if a nigga get out of line, a nigga get clapped
I'll shoot anyone who disrespects me or tries to harm me.

I got an arsenal a infantry, I'm built for this mentally
I'm mentally prepared and have a large collection of weapons to defend myself and my reputation.

That's why I'm the general, I do what they pretend to do
I'm a leader and take charge where others only talk.

Front on me now nigga I'll be the end of you
If someone tries to start a fight with me, I'll finish it and might even kill them.

Forget ya enemies and think of what ya friends'll do
Don't focus on your enemies, but rather on your true friends who will support and defend you.

I drop a bag off, then let a mag off
I'll bribe someone and then shoot them without hesitation.

The Heckler & Koch'll tear half of ya ass off
My gun is powerful and can easily do serious damage to someone.

I'm not for the games I'm not for all the playin'
I take things seriously and won't tolerate any disrespect or games.

The hollow tips rain, when I unleash the pain
When I shoot my gun, the bullets do a lot of damage and can be deadly.

Get the message from the lions or get the message from the nine
Listen to what I say and take me seriously, or risk getting shot by my gun.

Paint a picture wit' words, you can see when I shine
My lyrics are vivid and powerful, making it clear that I'm successful and should be respected.

Put my back on the wall nigga watch me go for mine
When I'm backed into a corner, I'll fight back and do what I have to do to survive and come out on top.

I let twenty-one shots off at the same time, yeah
I'm not afraid to use my gun and will even shoot multiple times at once if needed.

Where I'm from death is always in the air homie
Growing up in my neighborhood, violence and death were common and always present.

Nanna love me so you know she say my prayers for me
My grandmother loves me and prays for my safety and success.

I come creepin' through in the hood wearin' Teflon
I'm cautious and prepared when entering dangerous neighborhoods, wearing protective gear.

Hit the corners motherfuckers get left on
I'll dominate and intimidate anyone who challenges me in my neighborhood.

Niggas know, if not they better check my background
People should know who I am and not underestimate me or my history.

Try and stick me I fill ya back wit' mac rounds
If someone tries to harm me, I'll shoot them with my gun and won't hold back.

Ask 'Preme nigga 50 don't back down
My reputation and history show that I don't back down from a challenge.

I keep it funky like fiends in a crack house
I'm real and honest, just like drug addicts in a crack house.

Cross the line boy I'mma air ya ass out
If you cross me, I'll shoot you and won't have any remorse.

Screw ya face at me I wan' know what that's 'bout
If someone looks at me the wrong way, I'll confront them and demand an explanation.

Nigga I know you ain't mad I done came up
I know some people are jealous of my success, but I don't care.

And if you are, fuck you 'cause I ain't change up
If someone is upset about my success, that's their problem because I haven't changed who I am or how I act.

The O.G.'s wanna talk but I don't know these niggas
Older gang members might try to talk to me, but I don't know them and don't owe them anything.

And I ain't did no business wit' 'em I don't owe these niggas
Since I haven't done any business with them, I don't owe them any respect or favors.

A minute of my time, I get it 'cause I grind
My time is valuable because I work hard and earn my success.

All across the world like the globe's mine, yeah!
My success has allowed me to travel and dominate in many different parts of the world.

Now tell me have you ever looked up at an instance
Have you ever been in a situation when someone is pointing a gun at your head?

And seen a mac aimin' at'cha head mayne?
Have you ever had a gun pointed at your head?

Before you know it life is flashin' reminiscin'
In a moment like that, your life flashes before your eyes and you start thinking about your past.

And ya body is drippin' and full of lead man
And before you know it, you're shot and bleeding.

I done been there, I done cocked that
I've been in that situation and have had to cock my gun to defend myself.

It ain't never been a question I'm 'bout that
I've never hesitated to use violence to protect myself or my reputation.

Don't go there, you'll get cocked at
If you try to start trouble with me, I'll pull out my gun and shoot you.

And if ya plan to fuck around then reroute that
If you're thinking about starting trouble, change your plan because you'll regret it.

You'll never catch me ridin' around on these streets
I'm always cautious and prepared when driving in dangerous neighborhoods.

Without a couple metal pieces under my feet
I carry guns with me and won't hesitate to use them if needed.

Fully automatic weapons and loaded wit' dumb-d's
My guns are powerful and loaded with dangerous ammunition.

Stashed up under the carpet like a can of Sea breeze
I hide my guns under the floor of my car, just like a can of air freshener.

50 don't make me ride on these niggas
Don't push me, or I'll retaliate with violence.

'Cause I will kill, dip and hide on these niggas
I'm not afraid to kill someone and then disappear before anyone can catch me.

50 don't make me ride on these niggas
Don't test me, or I'll use violence to ensure my safety and reputation.

'Cause I'll be long gone like the Ripper, so
I'll get away with my actions like the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KHALIL ABDUL-RAHMAN, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, BRIAN HONEYCUTT, ALIAUNE THIAM

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