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.
United Nations
50 Cent Lyrics
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Ah, I got big bags of paper I'ma spend, ah
We gonn do it how we do it,
Then do the shit again
You should fuck with a winner bitch if you wanna win, ah
We're celebrating like a nigga home fresher out the pen, ah
I'm on, bitches all on my john
Call me Elroy, I be on some Jetson shit
Papa X and the blue pill will wreck a bitch
I like it raw, uh baby, uh baby, I like it raw
Take a chill pill break in early tomorrow
The morning after, plan b, no kids involved
Please no kids involved
I put that money in the vault bitch Usain Bolt
Progress...make a deal then blow mills for real
Time's a wasting, you watching my watch, ha
You old school, huh, jocking my style
(Hook)
Ah, I got big bags of paper I'ma spend, ah
We gonn do it how we do it,
Then do the shit again
You should fuck with a winner bitch if you wanna win, ah
We're celebrating like a nigga home fresher out the pen, ah
I don't give a flying fuck, I always make bail
Motherfucker on the wall, check Forbes, I'm there
Not once, every year
Even when I take a break, my pockets is in shape
I'm back off a vacation
Can you believe it, I been getting paid on vacation
Yeah, I'ma keep niggas forever hating
They thought I'm going down,
Now look, I'm levitating
I'm a D pac, meditating,
On some Molly and ... united nations
Fond in the world, food program
Fin to solve world hunger, god damn
(Hook)
Ah, I got big bags of paper I'ma spend, ah
We gonn do it how we do it,
Then do the shit again
You should fuck with a winner bitch if you wanna win, ah
We're celebrating like a nigga home fresher out the pen, ah.
In "United Nations," 50 Cent brags about his financial success and his ability to continue making money even while on vacation. He talks about his love for raw and unfiltered experiences, as well as his willingness to take risks ("take a chill pill break in early tomorrow") while still keeping his wealth secure in a vault. The chorus emphasizes the theme of celebrating one's success with others who have also achieved success ("We're celebrating like a nigga home fresher out the pen"), and the verses further emphasize 50 Cent's status as a winner who attracts other winners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, I got big bags of paper I'ma spend, ah
I have a lot of money that I'm going to spend
We gonn do it how we do it,
We'll do things our way
Then do the shit again
Repeat the process
You should fuck with a winner bitch if you wanna win, ah
If you want to be successful, you should work with successful people
We're celebrating like a nigga home fresher out the pen, ah
We're having a great time, like someone who just got out of prison
I'm on, bitches all on my john
I'm doing well, and women are interested in me
To get bread and don't blow bread, the fuck is the point
What's the point of making money if you're not going to enjoy it?
Call me Elroy, I be on some Jetson shit
Comparing myself to Elroy Jetson from the cartoon, I'm doing futuristic things
Papa X and the blue pill will wreck a bitch
I can have my way with women, like in The Matrix with Morpheus and the blue pill
I like it raw, uh baby, uh baby, I like it raw
I prefer things without any embellishment or pretense
Take a chill pill break in early tomorrow
Relax and take it easy, tomorrow is a new day
The morning after, plan b, no kids involved
I'm not interested in having unplanned children
Please no kids involved
I really don't want to have any unexpected children
I put that money in the vault bitch Usain Bolt
I'm putting my money away quickly, like Usain Bolt running a race
Progress...make a deal then blow mills for real
I'm making progress and when I close a deal, I'm going to spend a lot of money
Time's a wasting, you watching my watch, ha
Don't waste time watching me, make the most of your own time
You old school, huh, jocking my style
You're outdated, trying to copy my modern style
I don't give a flying fuck, I always make bail
I'm not worried about getting in trouble because I always have enough money to get out of jail
Motherfucker on the wall, check Forbes, I'm there
I am very successful, as evidenced by being on the Forbes Magazine's list of wealthiest people
Not once, every year
I have been on Forbes Magazine's list of wealthiest people every year
Even when I take a break, my pockets is in shape
Even when I'm not actively working, I still have a lot of money
I'm back off a vacation
I've returned from a vacation
Can you believe it, I been getting paid on vacation
I'm still earning money while on vacation
Yeah, I'ma keep niggas forever hating
I will always have people who despise me, but I won't let that slow me down
They thought I'm going down, Now look, I'm levitating
When people thought I was losing ground, I made a comeback and am now doing even better
I'm a D pac, meditating, On some Molly and ... united nations
I'm relaxing and meditating on some drugs while thinking about world issues
Fond in the world, food program
I'm interested in ending world hunger
Fin to solve world hunger, god damn
I'm going to do everything in my power to end world hunger
Contributed by Savannah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daym Drops
I appreciate ANYONE on their $grind$.... I do not think THIS particular track is a banger but promoting his own grind is worth every bar. To watch an individual build their brand is a success story in itself and the simple fact Curtis still takes time to assist those in need (when he does not have to) is amazing. With that said, decent effort on the track promoting the brand and KEEP PROMOTING!
Luke Thomas
8 years since my last comment, this track STILL SLAPS... FIRE BRO.
got me yea
Yay
blackbarryization
We owe him A LOT of respect
Professor Slump
haters can say whatever i find this video amazing and i think 50 looks awesome and energetic af. i love it.
Rodrigo Ferreira
a batida é louca... o 50 cent tá lançando varias muito lokas...
Robert Molnar
Song is pure genius. 50 cent deserves every dollar he makes.
Miss Taz Gomez
Yes he dose
Balázs Bányai
Lol not
Robbelain
Gerardo Vargas dude, stop trolling and talking nonsense 🤣