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.
We Get It In
50 Cent Lyrics
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Yeah, na, na, na, na
Now me, I'm the life of the party
A little bit of juice, little bit of the gin
A little bit of Moet, bottles of the Rose
Feel a little buzz then I'm gettin' it in
Now me, I get it in, I get it in
Now me, I get it in, I get it in
Me, I get it in, I get it in
Look as soon as I step in the club
I swear, my nigga, you can feel the attention shift
Started around twelve, ended up around two
I better leave with more hoes than I came here with
I can't be responsible for what I say
Or I do when I talk intoxicated
Shorty say I told her I love her
I put her out the next mornin'
Sayin' bitch I must have been faded
I don't know what you heard about me
But the word about me is that I'm no trick
I'm no sucker, I'm no chump
I be in the VIP with my niggaz 'round me
Sayin' y'all can have whatever you want
Me, I get it in, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
That's Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday we get it in
I need a drink, give me a drink
I need a drink, shorty, give me a drink
I need a drink, give me a drink
I need a drink, shorty, give me a drink
I hate to say I told you so
But I told you so, I go hard when it's time to play
Shorty get to droppin' it low
Like the dancers do in the Go Go in front of me
She know I like to see her dance
She get to breakin' it down, we get the bouncin' outta control
Because I got a hell of a flow
We got paper to blow my whole clique pop bottles galore
It's no secret the hood done peeped it
When we come through, son, we look like bread
My '89 grind make my old nine shine
Like we been movin' bricks 'round this bitch for years
I say, I get it in it's because I get it in
Now shorty there a eight but her friend near a ten
I finna spend my G, she fuck with me, I'm in to win
I'm cooler than her ma, then we do this shit again
Me, I get it in Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
That's Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday we get it in
I need a drink, give me a drink
I need a drink, shorty, give me a drink
I need a drink, give me a drink
I need a drink, shorty, give me a drink
Na, na, na, na, now me, I'm the life of the party
A little bit of juice, little bit of the gin
A little bit of Moet, bottles of the Rose
Feel a little buzz then I'm gettin' it in
Now me, I get it in, I get it in
Me, I get it in, I get it in
Now me, I get it in, I get it in
Me, I get it in, I get it in
The lyrics to 50 Cent's song "I Get It In" depict the rapper as the life of the party, with his focus being to drink, have a good time, and hook up with women. The chorus, "Now me, I get it in, I get it in / Me, I get it in, I get it in," is repeated several times and signifies his determination to have a good time no matter the day of the week. He also acknowledges his bad behavior when intoxicated, such as telling women he loves them and then putting them out the next morning.
In the second verse, 50 Cent boasts about having the attention of everyone in the club and his ability to leave with more women than he came with. He warns that he can't be held accountable for the things he says or does when he is drunk. He further emphasizes his disregard for women, calling them bitches, and states that he is no trick or chump. The lyrics indicate that 50 Cent believes himself to be a player and that women are just a part of his party lifestyle.
Overall, the song features a catchy and upbeat rhythm with lyrics that glorify a party lifestyle centered around drinking, women, and having a good time. It showcases 50 Cent's bold charisma and confidence, even as he behaves badly and objectifies women.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, na, na, na, na
Introduction to the song; meaningless chant repeated throughout
Now me, I'm the life of the party
I am a very entertaining and charismatic person at social events
A little bit of juice, little bit of the gin
I drink a combination of fruit juice and the alcohol gin
A little bit of Moet, bottles of the Rose
I drink a little bit of Moet champagne and multiple bottles of the wine Rose
Feel a little buzz then I'm gettin' it in
Once I become slightly intoxicated, I engage in sexual activity
Now me, I get it in, I get it in
I am very successful in engaging in sexual activity
Look as soon as I step in the club
As soon as I arrive at the nightclub
I swear, my nigga, you can feel the attention shift
It is very noticeable that people start paying attention to me when I arrive
Started around twelve, ended up around two
I was at the club from midnight until 2 in the morning
I better leave with more hoes than I came here with
I plan on leaving with more women than I arrived with
I can't be responsible for what I say
I may say things that I regret later when I am under the influence of alcohol
Or I do when I talk intoxicated
I may engage in actions that I would not normally do when I am under the influence of alcohol
Shorty say I told her I love her
A young woman claims that I professed my love for her
I put her out the next mornin'
I ended the relationship the following morning
Sayin' bitch I must have been faded
I blamed my behavior on being intoxicated
I don't know what you heard about me
I am unsure of what rumors may be circulating about me
But the word about me is that I'm no trick
The rumor that is true is that I do not waste money on women
I'm no sucker, I'm no chump
I am not easily fooled or taken advantage of
I be in the VIP with my niggaz 'round me
I am often in the VIP area of the club with my friends
Sayin' y'all can have whatever you want
I tell my friends that they can have whatever they desire
Me, I get it in, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
I am successful in engaging in sexual activity on any day of the week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This also applies to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
I need a drink, give me a drink
I have a strong desire for alcohol
Shorty, give me a drink
I request a drink from a young woman
I hate to say I told you so
I do not enjoy saying I was right all along
But I told you so, I go hard when it's time to play
I previously warned someone that I can be very intense when having fun
Shorty get to droppin' it low
A young woman starts gyrating her hips and dancing seductively
Like the dancers do in the Go Go in front of me
Her dancing is similar to what is seen in strip clubs
She know I like to see her dance
The young woman is aware that I am enjoying her dance performance
She get to breakin' it down, we get the bouncin' outta control
As her dance becomes more intense, the energy of the room increases
Because I got a hell of a flow
I am a very talented rapper
We got paper to blow my whole clique pop bottles galore
We have a lot of money to spend on expensive alcohol and our entire friend group is drinking excessively
It's no secret the hood done peeped it
The people in the neighborhood are aware of our behavior
When we come through, son, we look like bread
When we arrive at a location, we look wealthy and successful
My '89 grind make my old nine shine
My hard work from 1989 is still apparent to others and is reflected in my current success
Like we been movin' bricks 'round this bitch for years
Our actions and behavior make it look like we have been involved in illegal activities for a long time
I say, I get it in it's because I get it in
The reason I am successful in engaging in sexual activity is simply because I am successful
Now shorty there a eight but her friend near a ten
One young woman I am interested in is an 8/10 in attractiveness, but her friend is a 10/10
I finna spend my G, she fuck with me, I'm in to win
I am willing to spend $1,000 (a G) in order to have sexual relations with the young woman who is interested in me
I'm cooler than her ma, then we do this shit again
I think I am more suave and charming than her mother, and I plan on repeating this behavior
Na, na, na, na, now me, I'm the life of the party
Reintroduction of the original sentiment that I am the most entertaining person at social gatherings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, DAWAUN PARKER, MARK BATSON, TREVOR ANTHONY LAWRENCE, CURTIS JACKSON
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