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.
Turn the Lights On
50 Cent Lyrics
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Come to the freak show
Fuck that, leave the lights on
Girl, 68-69 leave the lights on
Can't see shit leave the lights on
Girl, I can't see shit leave the lights on
Girl, leave the lights on
Damn, leave the lights on
Zip down my zipper and play with the python
Girl I make the bed rock like I'm on a yacht
Shit citation tink prick lick my cock baby
Time's money check my turbion movement
I'm rich bitch, I say move, you get to moving
And now my Bentley moves on, tight nigga I'm crusing
Look it ain't hard to tell who's running, who's loosing
Got a pent house around my wrist, I'm flashing out
Condo around my neck, I'm cashing out
I'm nigga rich, got everything a rich nigga get
I got whip for days, I got kick for days
Louie, Hermes', hard the Jimmy Choo's
Ferogamo, Dolce Gabana, red bottom blues
Plus I got the Prada collection
I might leave my socks on sex on old habbits and old habbits
Babe show me what you know
Let the freak in you come out on the low
68-69 all the time, shorty
You can be a freak for me
Come and be a freak for me
Baby I can make girls lick my shorty
You can be a freak for me
Come and be a freak tonight
This kid right, leave the lights on
Attention shit, leave the lights on
Damn, leave the lights on
Zip down my zipper and play with the python
Girl I never known all that S&M shit
Girl leave the spikes for me but you can get your ass whiped
Limited time, skip the foreplay
I be a chocolate whopper you could have this shit your way
Hope the head games good you be looking exotic
Seven hour flight she already 'rotic
London, Paris, France, Japan
Talk to me girl while we fuck, I can't understand
Let's get to stroking, boning, moaning, groaning
Start in the afternoon, end up the next morning
Started the next round, lick from my neck down
So she did do felatio correct. Wow!
I'll play monkey see, monkey do
So everything you do to me I do to you
It tickles but I am quite here
What the fuck she tryna say with her tongue stuck in my ear
68-69 all the time, shorty
You can be a freak for me
Come and be a freak for me
Baby I can lick yours and you can lick mine shorty
You can be a freak for me
Come and be a freak tonight
This kid right, leave the lights on
Attention shit, leave the lights on
Damn, leave the lights on
Zip down my zipper and play with the python
Girl girl I know you want me
Well why the hell wouldn't you want me?
Shorty now push up on me
Zip down my zipper, play with the python
You gon be just be like that?
You so insensitive, hurt my feelings
I mean from the bottom of my heart
I love you
The lyrics of "Turn the Lights On" by 50 Cent depict the artist's sexual fantasies and desires. In the song, he invites a woman to engage in sexual activities with him without any restrictions. He tells her to leave the lights on so that he can see her and proceeds to engage in S&M activities, hoping that the head games are good. 50 Cent boasts about his wealth and luxurious lifestyle, stating that he has everything that rich people have. He says that he has an extensive collection of designer clothes, including brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Ferogamo, Dolce Gabana and Prada.
The hook of the song is "68-69 all the time, shorty." While it might seem like a particularly explicit sexual reference, in this context, it refers to the classic sexual position. The song is 50 Cent's personal expression of his thoughts on sexual activities—he is eager to have them in every way he can think of, while at the same time, flaunting his wealth and luxury lifestyle.
Interesting facts about the song:
Line by Line Meaning
Say man we don't need much to come to the freak show
You don't need a lot to join me in this wild party
Come to the freak show
Join me and others in this debaucherous gathering
Fuck that, leave the lights on
Don't turn off the lights, I want to see everything
Girl, 68-69 leave the lights on
Let's engage in sexual acts and I want to see everything
Can't see shit leave the lights on
I can't see anything, so keep the lights on
Girl, I can't see shit leave the lights on
I can't clearly see your beauty, leave the lights on
Girl, leave the lights on
Keep the room lit, I want to see everything you're doing
68-69 leave the lights on
During sexual activity, please leave the lights on
Damn, leave the lights on
Wow, this is amazing, keep the lights on
Zip down my zipper and play with the python
I want you to pleasure me sexually
Girl I make the bed rock like I'm on a yacht
I'm a great lover and have great sex
Shit citation tink prick lick my cock baby
I want you to give me oral sex
Time's money check my turbion movement
I'm rich and my time is valuable, so let's move quickly
I'm rich bitch, I say move, you get to moving
I'm rich and powerful, so people do what I say
And now my Bentley moves on, tight nigga I'm crusing
I'm driving in my expensive car and enjoying life
Look it ain't hard to tell who's running, who's loosing
It's easy to see who's successful and who's not
Got a pent house around my wrist, I'm flashing out
I have an expensive watch and love showing it off
Condo around my neck, I'm cashing out
I wear expensive jewelry and have money to spare
I'm nigga rich, got everything a rich nigga get
I'm wealthy and have everything I want
I got whip for days, I got kick for days
I have many cars and shoes
Louie, Hermes', hard the Jimmy Choo's
I wear designer brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and Jimmy Choo
Ferogamo, Dolce Gabana, red bottom blues
I wear expensive clothing brands like Ferragamo and Dolce Gabana
Plus I got the Prada collection
I have a collection of Prada items
I might leave my socks on sex on old habbits and old habbits
I have a tendency to keep my socks on during sex because it's habitual
Babe show me what you know
Teach me what you know sexually
Let the freak in you come out on the low
Show me your wild side in secret
You can be a freak for me
You can be sexually adventurous with me
Baby I can make girls lick my shorty
I have sexual prowess and can make women perform oral sex on me
This kid right, leave the lights on
I'm a great lover, let's keep the lights on
Attention shit, leave the lights on
Hey, pay attention, keep the lights on
Girl I never known all that S&M shit
I'm not familiar with BDSM culture
Girl leave the spikes for me but you can get your ass whiped
I'm not into BDSM, but you can still be punished sexually
Limited time, skip the foreplay
We don't have much time, let's jump straight into sex
I be a chocolate whopper you could have this shit your way
I'm a great lover and I can pleasure you in any way you want
Hope the head games good you be looking exotic
You're giving great oral sex, and it's making you look exotic
Seven hour flight she already 'rotic
Even after a seven-hour flight, she's still in the mood for sex
London, Paris, France, Japan
I've been to many places, including London, Paris, France, and Japan
Talk to me girl while we fuck, I can't understand
Let's have a conversation while we have sex, even though it might not make sense
Let's get to stroking, boning, moaning, groaning
Let's have sex and enjoy it together
Started the next round, lick from my neck down
Let's continue having sex, starting with oral sex
So she did do felatio correct. Wow!
You're performing oral sex on me well, I'm impressed
I'll play monkey see, monkey do
I'll mirror your sexual actions on me
So everything you do to me I do to you
We're reciprocating sexual acts on each other
It tickles but I am quite here
I'm being tickled, but I'm staying quiet
What the fuck she tryna say with her tongue stuck in my ear
What are you trying to communicate with your tongue in my ear?
Girl girl I know you want me
I know you're attracted to me
Well why the hell wouldn't you want me?
Why wouldn't you want to be with someone like me?
Shorty now push up on me
Get closer to me
Zip down my zipper, play with the python
Unzip my pants and pleasure me
You gon be just be like that?
Are you really going to be like that?
You so insensitive, hurt my feelings
You're not being considerate of my feelings
I mean from the bottom of my heart
I'm being sincere with you
I love you
I have feelings of love for you
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kenneth Craig
ive had this on my list for long time...even a fast quick done n over song like this is better than any rap on any radio station in the car,mtv..lol..i couldnt ever hate on fiddy
Daniel Granados (Mobile)
Loving the beat & rhythm
jhose reyez
excelente disco!! 50 cent THE BEST..
DunkKnowsBest
I'm feeling this! Love it.
amgrider23
this track has me bobbing my head so hard ahaha
Mk Brand
thats why i love 50
Tiffany Jackson
I swear I love this song after only the first play! I have no idea why some of you guys don't like it. I can't wait till Friday! ;-)
BlizzardMusic123
Dope AF!! 50 Killin It!!
Hernan Martin Crehuet
50 Cent RULES!! The new album will be the best!!
Mr. Unbound
You gotta respect the hustle bro. 2 new mixtapes and a free album coming out tomorrow, this dudes on his grind :D