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.
Tainted
50 Cent Lyrics
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She said she love it, she like my muuuu-sic
She like that I'm thuggin, she loves G-Unit
[50 Cent]
What? Uh-huh; she feelin the kid
Baby girl you can push me, pull me, scratch me, screw me
Holla my name out while we fuckin on top
I'm with it if you like it in your butt
She's a working girl
Get on top and let me see you work it girl
Don't stop - get it, get it
You can ride 'til you're satisfied
Thought of your lovin in my brain make me sing in the rain
(Peep what she said)
[Chorus]
[50 Cent]
She like my music... G-Unit!
WOO~! Yeah... G-Unit {NON-STOP}
[Tony Yayo]
Man anything goes when it comes to hoes
Ma your feet look good, let me suck on them toes
And if your body smell right, let me lick all them holes
I bust a nut in your face and wipe my dick on your clothes
Baby - spark the blunt and light the incense
Now it's time to freak off with my project princess
Y'all groupies wanna talk, and send fanmail
Cause y'all see me in The Source and the XXL (ha ha ha~!)
[50 Cent - singing]
Everybody wants to be real
Still they wanna hide how they feel
Nigga you're supposed to be real
When niggaz find out that you're tellin'
Nigga you gonna get yo' cap peeled
Cause they get it, and now you know you goin' it
Truuuuuuuuuuuue, I know true thugs are hard to find
Just let me find you, fo' real
I'll put a hole in yo' ass with the blue steel
Keep yo' punk-ass from tellin' - HA HA!
Oooooh nigga you, tell on me
And you'll diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeee-hiiiiiiiigh
You heard me nigga?
I said you, tell on me
And you'll diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee-hiiiiiiigh
I got somethin' for you nigga
I'll put my hood on it, fo' sho'
Ha ha, G-G-G-Unit {*echoes*}
The lyrics of the song Tainted by 50 Cent are about his sexual relationship with a woman who is a fan of his music and a member of G-Unit. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes her love for his music and her attraction to his thuggish persona. The verses are rapped by 50 Cent and Tony Yayo, who both describe their sexual encounters with this woman in graphic detail.
50 Cent begins by describing the woman's eagerness to please him, allowing him to take control during sex. He praises her for being "freaky" and encourages her to try new things, even suggesting that she might enjoy anal sex. Tony Yayo's verse is even more explicit, describing his desire to lick "all them holes" on the woman's body.
Throughout the song, 50 Cent asserts his dominance over both the woman and other men who might try to compete with him. He warns that anyone who betrays him will face violent retribution. Overall, the song presents a highly sexualized and aggressive view of masculinity, with little regard for the woman's own desires or agency.
Overall, the lyrics of Tainted are highly controversial and have been criticized for promoting toxic masculinity and objectifying women. The song has also been accused of promoting domestic violence, with the repeated threats of retribution against anyone who betrays 50 Cent.
Line by Line Meaning
She said she love it, she like my muuuu-sic
The girl likes his music and expressed her love for it
She like that I'm thuggin, she loves G-Unit
She has a preference for his thuggish demeanor and her love for G-Unit
What? Uh-huh; she feelin the kid
The singer is acknowledging that the girl finds him attractive and is into him
Baby girl you can push me, pull me, scratch me, screw me
The singer is giving the girl permission to do anything she wants with him intimately
Holla my name out while we fuckin on top
The girl is encouraged to say the singer's name while they're having sex
You can ride like a rodeo, oh you freaky and I know so
She has a willingness to get intimate in various ways and the singer is aware of her kinks
I'm with it if you like it in your butt
The singer is open to exploring anal sex with the girl
She's a working girl
The girl is a sex worker
Get on top and let me see you work it girl
He wants the girl to ride him during sex
Don't stop - get it, get it
He wants her to continue the sexual activity without stopping
You can ride 'til you're satisfied
The singer wants the girl to keep riding him until she's fully satisfied
Thought of your lovin in my brain make me sing in the rain
The singer's thoughts of the girl's love-making makes him feel happy and joyful
(Peep what she said)
This line serves as a transition to the chorus
She like my music... G-Unit!
The girl liked the singer's music and his G-Unit crew
Man anything goes when it comes to hoes
Anything is acceptable when dealing with promiscuous women
Ma your feet look good, let me suck on them toes
The singer is into foot fetishism and wants to suck on the girl's toes
And if your body smell right, let me lick all them holes
The singer is open to oral sex if the girl's body smells good
I bust a nut in your face and wipe my dick on your clothes
The singer is describing a sexual act in a vulgar manner
Baby - spark the blunt and light the incense
He wants the girl to light up marijuana and incense to create a sensual atmosphere
Now it's time to freak off with my project princess
He is about to have sex with a girl from the projects
Y'all groupies wanna talk, and send fanmail
The rapper has a number of female fans who are infatuated with him
Cause y'all see me in The Source and the XXL (ha ha ha~!)
The Source and XXL are popular hip hop magazines where the rapper has been featured
Everybody wants to be real
Everyone wants to appear authentic
Still they wanna hide how they feel
People are not always truthful about their emotions
Nigga you're supposed to be real
The singer is addressing someone who is not behaving truthfully
When niggaz find out that you're tellin'
The person is exposed for telling a secret
Nigga you gonna get yo' cap peeled
The individual is threatened with violence
Cause they get it, and now you know you goin' it
There will be consequences for the person's actions
Truuuuuuuuuuuue, I know true thugs are hard to find
The singer values authenticity in individuals, specifically in thugs
Just let me find you, fo' real
The singer wants to connect with authentic individuals
I'll put a hole in yo' ass with the blue steel
The singer threatens to shoot someone with a gun
Keep yo' punk-ass from tellin' - HA HA!
The person is warned against telling a secret
Oooooh nigga you, tell on me
The singer addresses someone who has revealed something about him
And you'll diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeee-hiiiiiiiigh
The person is threatened with a violent death
I said you, tell on me
The singer reiterates the importance of keeping his secrets
And you'll diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee-hiiiiiiigh
The person is warned once more of the consequences of telling
I got somethin' for you nigga
The singer plans to take action against the person
I'll put my hood on it, fo' sho'
The singer will be putting his identity on the line as he acts against this person
Ha ha, G-G-G-Unit {*echoes*}
The song ends with the G-Unit crew's name being repeated
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Daeshfrommanorrd
This track absolutely destroyed my desire to hear the original version which is actually a great song. 😂
@jcs07
Growing up with this music in high school in 2003/2004 was a different world
@eugeniusbonaparte
I Know!!!!
@Sn00pY856
This came out in 2002 but yea I get wym
@ADayInTheLifeOfJames
💯
@easy8325
@@teflon_da1actually tainted came out in 2002 so this came out that fall of 2002
@drewcollingwood3640
❤facts they don’t know
@SosaDiBiase187
I woke up looking for a big ass Jersey with this song in my head
@Sn00pY856
I use to play tf outta this on my lil Sony CD player and on my mothers CD player that was hooked up to her tape deck 20 years ago
@Itschrisjamal
Only OGS remember this Version where the volume shoots up on Yayo verse lol