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.
The World
50 Cent Lyrics
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Is Filled" instrumental
Yeah 50 Cent, uh huh
Governor, G-G-G-G-G-Unit'!
She ain't that chick from the burbs
That's a stranger to drama
Went out her way to let her
Know that I want her i told her I - know
Fo' sho' we belong together
And I wouldn't break her heart
My intentions are better and I
Shared the same dreams she had about cheddar
When the D's came she was
Down to hold the Beretta
I got a thing for babygirls
Me and her against the world
We used to think the same schemes
With the same dreams in mind
10'll bring you back 20 if
The crook is on time
And she knows daddy loves to eat
Take a seat and let my baby rub my feet
She was a clear thinker
With a plan to rule the world
But understandin her place is my girl
Talk about hardcore
To win she'd give her life
Or shoot to kill, to protect this life
The world will hear, what's really goin on
In my life - my life
The world will see, what
Was really down down, in my life - my life
If you only knew
The pain I feel if you only
Could feel the streets is real
If they only knewwwwww, what's goin onnnnnnn
Yeah'!
You're sunshine, your smile make my day
It's simple - your dimple your eyes
Your lips, your thighs, got me hypnotized
Communication's deep, I love it when we talk
Hate it when you leave but when you
Leave I love to watch you walk
You make a nigga forget about
A life full of drama
She got expensive taste
She get it from her momma
Materialistic still a nigga want her
Consistantly missin her touch when she gone
Uhh she smell like Chanel
She feelin me and I can tell
With the right woman by my side
I feel like I can't fail
I've been around been up and down
My attitude is fuckin ass she a rider
I'm in heaven when I'm inside her
Workin up a sweat, kissin on her neck
"12 Play" in the deck
Fo'play correct, have her drippin wet
She looked in my eyes and say she like
It but I know she love it
I just keep doin what I'm doin
And think nuttin of it
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Line of the Chorus "STOP!"
The lyrics of "As the World Turns" by 50 Cent focus on money as the driving force behind the life of a pimp, a hustler, a thug, and a player. He acknowledges that money makes the world go round, and he considers the actions of a person who is desperate for it. The first verse describes how it takes money to maintain a lifestyle, and therefore, people will do anything possible to get it, even if it means illegal activities. The chorus emphasizes how people's status as a pimp, a hustler, a thug, or a player is ultimately reliant on their access to wealth. The second and third verses describe how the pursuit of money can lead people down a dangerous path in life.
The lyrics are explicitly aggressive and showcase the nature of 50 Cent's uncompromising approach to his music. This song's message is that in a world which prioritizes material wealth, people may do whatever it takes to obtain it, regardless of the consequences. It gives listeners an inside glimpse into the harsh realities of the streets and the dangers of assigning value to material wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Money make a pimp, pimp hoes
Pimps are motivated by money to exploit prostitutes.
Hustlers sell dope, thugs gun smoke, what?
Hustlers sell drugs, and thugs resort to violence.
Money make the world go round as the world turns
Money is the driving force behind human activity.
Nigga I need money to maintain, hustlin' ain't a game
I require money to support my way of life, hustling is a difficult endeavor.
Nigga go against the grain gon' get tore out the frame
If you challenge the norm, you will be severely punished.
TVs in the Range, I'm into nice thangs
I enjoy materialistic possessions, such as televisions in my car.
I slang weed, cocaine and heroin
I sell illegal drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin.
50 Cent, that's my name, nigga I bring the pain
I am 50 Cent, and I will inflict harm upon those who cross me.
You thought shit stay the same, nigga shit gon' change
You believed things would remain constant, but life is unpredictable.
Put a bullet in your brain, nigga at close range
I will shoot you in the head at point-blank range.
Run away with ya rollie, your rings and your motherfuckin chain
I will steal your expensive jewelry if you attempt to defy me.
Ain't nothing funny mang, I'm about my money mang
There is nothing amusing, I am focused solely on obtaining money.
Bitch get down on that track and get my money, I ain't playin
Prostitute, work to earn me money, I am not joking.
Better understan what I'm sayin what I'm sayin, I ain't playin
You better comprehend my words, I am serious.
I'll be in front of your crib, layin, with the Mac to start sprayin
I will be waiting outside your house, prepared to fire my machine gun.
Any nigga that's in the game, for the fame, gotta be a lame
Those who seek fame from participating in illegal activities are foolish.
Crackers'll put ya in chains, box'll drive you insane
Law enforcement will imprison you, while addiction will deteriorate your mental state.
Sun can't shine all the time, man it's gotta rain
Life has its ups and downs, experiences both good and bad.
That ho loose as hell, you betta crack the whip, mang
That prostitute is lacking discipline, you must enforce her obedience.
A pimp ain't a pimp with no mothafuckin' hoes
A pimp must have prostitutes to control and profit from.
A hustler ain't a hustler with no mothafuckin' dough
A hustler needs money to succeed at his craft.
A thug ain't a thug if his gun don't smoke
Thugs exert dominance through the use of firearms.
A playa ain't a playa if his ass dead broke
A ladies' man has no appeal if he is financially destitute.
I live life in the fast lane
I conduct myself with urgency and impulsivity.
Man I ain't got nuttin to lose, everything to gain
I have nothing to lose by taking risks, and everything to gain.
Either you with me or against me man ain't nuttin change
You must choose to either support or oppose me, nothing will alter this.
Nigga, you.. go against the grain, I'll make you.. walk with a cane
If you confront me, I will severely harm you to the point of requiring a cane for mobility.
Now nigga now who you gon' blame when shit ain't the same
Who will you hold accountable when life is unpredictable?
Nigga nobody hears your name, you got down wit a gang
Nobody will recognize you, as you became affiliated with a criminal organization.
O thirty-one blood, y'all niggas do your thang
Acknowledgement of Bloods gang culture's existence.
You got two felonies, fuck it, go out with a bang
Your criminal record already has two felonies, may as well take a dangerous action that will result in your demise.
Y'all niggas wanna hang with niggas that filthy rich
The desire to associate with wealthy individuals.
They ain't even got to talk to take your bitch
Wealthy men do not need to speak to seduce your partner.
One look was all it took, she seen the Benz-o
Materialistic possessions, such as cars, are effective in attracting women.
She seen them TVs and them big old rims, holmes
Television screens and large wheels on an automobile increase their appeal to women.
Ayo the bitch useta bring you dough used to be your bottom ho
The prostitute used to provide you consistent financial gains by being the central figure of your crew.
Now your paper comin' slow, she feel like she had to go
Your earnings have decreased, causing the prostitute to believe that she must find better alternatives.
Roll with them rich niggas and ball with them ballers
Spend time with wealthy people and participate in their extravagant lifestyle.
Politic with the willies the real shot callers
Associate with individuals who hold significant power, especially within criminal organizations.
I got one life to live, follow that light that keeps on guidin me
I realize that life is precious and will follow a path that guides me to success.
Haters tryin me, hoes is a-bidein me, media ride me
I face criticism, seductive women, and sensationalized media coverage.
King of the Underground so the streets is steady hiding me
The criminal underworld grants me authority, and thus the people in this societal realm value me.
Representin sure tasters, the yay' keep takin pride in me
I represent reliable individuals, and my reputation sustains itself through drug deals.
Streets Deciple slide-in me, status reports the badest
My underlings respect me, and my reputation as a successful criminal figure spreads.
You caught walk in the black top wit fat rocks and had his newport
You were walking through a poor urban neighborhood while possessing costly diamonds and smoking a cigar.
I can't stay away like Too $hort, I gots to break a bastards back
I am unable to refrain from participating in illicit activities and will use extreme violence if necessary.
Tore em up, get lem ready to port, put 'em on the master track
Physically harm someone to the point where they require medical attention and support, leaving them with permanent damage.
I blast the facts the life in the grill, gorilla pimpin
I speak truth and utilize aggressive tactics to control prostitutes.
If I have to mack ya wife then I will, it's me and 50 Cent
If necessary, I will seduce your partner, in order to exert control over you.
My nigga, live in trife, and thats real, talkin shit on us
My friend lives amongst hardship, and this is genuinely true; those who criticize us should be cautious.
Thats like pullin out a knife and dont kill, that's on the Trill
Criticism without severe ramifications is equivalent to an ineffective threat.
I'm on for million wit your pit, in the clit that shit true
I am equipped to earn large sums of money, and have wagered on a dogfight in which my dog is sure to win.
I split through, your defences, so relentless, get you
I will quickly and aggressively overcome any obstacles.
Without you even knowing got you strippin and even hoeing
I have covertly coerced you into unconventional and inappropriate behavior.
You don't wanna let the pro in the door, this what we showin
You will regret allowing me access into your life, as this is what I intend to accomplish.
Is your bitch your bitch or is your bitch mines?
Does your partner belong to you or me?
Is your bitch your bitch all the time?
Does your partner remain faithful to you?
You done got your paper, now it's time I get mines
You have accumulated your wealth, now it is my turn to acquire riches.
Except the serve and everything'll be fine, bitch
Cooperate with me, and there will be no issues.
Runnin from pimpin, bitch you need to run to some pimpin
You have attempted to avoid prostitution, but it is something you must engage in.
Wit them cheap ass payless shoes you got on ho
Your footwear is subpar in quality and design.
You still ain't figured out what a ho supposed to look like
You have not yet understood the proper attire and appearance of a prostitute.
Look at you motherfucka here, huh bitch?
Scornful observation of the prostitute.
How you gunna catch some dates lookin like that ho?
How will you attract customers when you appear this way?
Bitch get off the sidewalk and into the street
Walk near the road, where potential customers can notice and approach you.
Bitch the sidewalk is for pimpin bitch!
The role of the prostitute is to walk along the street and make profits, not stand idly by on the sidewalk.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT BERKELEY DAVIS, CATHY DENNIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Willy Visosa
This joint must be 50's most underated
Lefty London
U see this and the other one with governor “what u want” woulda blew, but this shit go with what gave him that pre get rich wave 🌊 that 03/04
IgetsitinTV
@Lefty London true I think he need more records with Governor
Big C 22
What a tune mate 🔥🔥
Tyreque Kachara
20 years later it still 🔥🔥
TM Nation
Classic shit 🔥🔥🔥
MR. TZU
i love this song... so fresh
Thomas Leffler
This is the only G Unit mixtape available on Apple Music, and they still messed it up, they don’t have the full version of this or Short Stay. Honestly why I stick to YouTube
JoJoWorld
and body snatchers
Goku Black
@JoJoWorldSpotify has the full version of Body Snatchers