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.
Till I Collapse Freestyle
50 Cent Lyrics
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Shady, Aftermath, The Dream Team
Gotta get the get well cards
niggas is sick
Motion picture shit
Now don't think I won't hit ya 'cause I'm popular
I got a "P" 90 are you gonna pop at ya
My clip loaded with sixteen shots for ya
Have you ever had a hot gun on your waste
And blood on your shoe
'Cause a nigga went and said the wrong shit to you
Homie you ain't been through what I been through
You not like me and I'm not like you
I'm like a animal with it when I spit it it's crazy
Got semi-autos to put holes in niggas tryin' to play me
One shot is not enough you need 'least an Uzi to move me
After four bottles of Don the kid start feelin' woozy
I write my life, you write what you seen in gangsta movies
I'm gangsta to the bone nigga you can't move me
I'll find my space at the top
I got this rap shit locked
I never heard of you, you heard of me
I'll murder you
Spray shells through your convertible lotus
You know this, rich or poor
Hollows still go through you door, this is raw
You scared of me, you not prepared for me
The kid is back
50 Cent
I know you like that, I know you like that
In this section of the song, 50 Cent starts off by introducing his group, G-Unit, as well as the labels they are affiliated with, being Shady and Aftermath, and calling themselves The Dream Team. He then goes on to talk about how sick people are, stating that he needs to get some get well cards, which can be interpreted as referring to either the state of the rap game, or the haters that are plaguing him. He then describes his approach to rap as movie-like, and even though he is popular, he can still hit people 'cause he's got a good aim. He warns people that he's dangerous and is willing to give them what he's got if they slip up.
Line by Line Meaning
G-Unit
I am a part of the rap group, G-Unit.
Shady, Aftermath, The Dream Team
We are also associated with the music labels Shady and Aftermath, forming a dream team.
Gotta get the get well cards
niggas is sick
The people I am referring to, who are in need of a 'get well' card, are sick in the head due to their petty, meaningless behavior.
Motion picture shit
My life is like a movie, full of drama and action.
Now don't think I won't hit ya 'cause I'm popular
Just because I am well-known and successful does not mean I won't come after you if you disrespect me.
I got a "P" 90 are you gonna pop at ya
I have a powerful gun, a P90, and I am daring you to come at me.
Catch ya slippin' I'm a give ya what I got for ya
If I catch you off guard or unprepared, I will attack you with all my strength.
My clip loaded with sixteen shots for ya
My gun is loaded with 16 bullets that I will use to attack you with.
Have you ever had a hot gun on your waste
And blood on your shoe
'Cause a nigga went and said the wrong shit to you
Have you ever been so angered by someone's words that you reached for your gun and ended up with blood on your shoes after unleashing your rage?
Homie you ain't been through what I been through
I doubt that you have gone through the same trials and tribulations that I have experienced in my life.
You not like me and I'm not like you
We are inherently different individuals, with distinctly different personalities and life experiences.
I'm like a animal with it when I spit it it's crazy
When I rap, it's like an animal inside me takes over and I deliver my verses with an insane intensity.
Got semi-autos to put holes in niggas tryin' to play me
I have semi-automatic weapons that I will use against anyone who tries to disrespect or defy me.
One shot is not enough you need 'least an Uzi to move me
To damage or take me down, you would need to come at me with more than one bullet, perhaps even an Uzi submachine gun.
After four bottles of Don the kid start feelin' woozy
After consuming four bottles of Don Julio tequila, I begin to feel a little dizzy and lightheaded.
I write my life, you write what you seen in gangsta movies
I write honestly and authentically about my own life experiences, while others might only write about what they've seen in fictional gangster movies.
I'm gangsta to the bone nigga you can't move me
I embody and embrace gangster culture so thoroughly that there is no way you could change or sway me.
I'll find my space at the top
I got this rap shit locked
I am destined to rise to the top of the hip-hop world, and I have this game on lock.
I never heard of you, you heard of me
I'll murder you
I may not know who you are, but you know who I am, and if you cross me, I will end your life.
Spray shells through your convertible lotus
I will shoot bullets through your fancy, open-top Lotus sports car.
You know this, rich or poor
Hollows still go through you door, this is raw
It doesn't matter if you are wealthy or poor; you are still vulnerable to being killed by gunshots, and this truth is raw and unfiltered.
You scared of me, you not prepared for me
You may be afraid of me, but that doesn't mean you are ready to face me or my wrath.
The kid is back
50 Cent
I know you like that, I know you like that
I have returned, and I am better than ever, and I know that you, my fans, are thrilled by my arrival.
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50 Cent... Shady Records (Shady Records)
Eminem (Eminem)...Dr. Dre (Dr. Dre)
GGGGGGGG G-unit
50 Cent, Shady, Aftermath
The Dreamteam
We got to get the get well cards
niggas is sick
Feel this
Motion picture shit
[Verse 1]
Now don't think I won't hit you because I'm popular, I got P-90 Ruger to pop at ya, catch you
slipping I'm give you what I got for ya, my clip loaded with 16 shots for ya, you never had a hot gun
on ya waste and blood on your shoe because a nigga went and said the wrong shit to you, homie
you ain't been threw what I been threw you not like me and I'm not like you.
[Verse 2]
I'm like an animal wit it when I spit it's crazy, got semi-autos to put holes and niggas try to play me,
One shot is not enough you need at least a uzi to move me, after four bottles of don
the kid start to feeling woozy, I write my life you write what you see in gangsta movies, I'm
gangsta to the core nigga you can't move me, I find my space at the top I got this rap shit
locked, I never heard of you you heard of me, I murder you, I spit shells to your convertible
lotis you notice Richer or poor hollow steel go through your door this is war,
you scare of me you not prepared for me the kid is back
50 cents I know you like that I know you like that.
josh blazin
Now don't think I won't hit you because I'm popular
I got a P-90 Ruger to pop at ya
Catch you slipping I'ma give you what I got for ya
My clip loaded with 16 shots for ya
You never had a hot gun on ya waist and blood on your shoe
Because a nigga went and said the wrong shit to you
Homie, you ain't been through what I been through
You not like me, and I'm not like you
I'm like an animal wit it when I spit it's crazy
Got semi-autos to put holes in niggas tryin' to play me
One shot is not enough you need at least a Uzi to move me
After four bottles of Dom the kid start to feeling woozy
I write my life, you write what you see in gangsta movies
I'm gangsta to the core, nigga you can't move me
I find my space at the top, I got this rap shit locked
I never heard of you, you heard of me, I murder you
Spit shells to your convertible
Lotus you notice richer or poor
Hollow steel go through your door, this is war
You scared of me you not prepared for me the kid is back
Ryan White
I really wish this was longer, it's fucking sick, probably my favourite out of all of 50s work.
Ryan White
saeed iqbal no this is the only version.
Kratos1843
Its on the limited 8 Mile Soundtrack
The Information Bomber
@Kratos1843 where ?
Zeus
@The Information Bomber there was a bonus disc that came with 8 Mile that had this on it.
The Information Bomber
@Zeus ahhhhhh damn I don't have it
Takohma
I always come back to listen to this. My fav freestyle he ever made!
Tone Workman
2023
billy jones
50 killed it
Musti Kh
Probably the hardest freestyle