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.
Window Shopper (DJ Slique Excl
50 Cent Lyrics
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Ohh
The top feels so much better than the bottom
So much better
[Chorus:]
[Clean version:]
Ja you's a window shopper
Jada you's a window shopper
In the jewelery store, looking at shit you can't buy
Joe you's a window shopper
In the dealership, trying get a test drive
Nas you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
[Dirty version:]
Nigga you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
Nigga you's a window shopper
In the jewelery store, looking at shit you can't buy
Nigga you's a window shopper
In the dealership, trying to get a test drive
Nigga you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
[Verse 1]
Summertime white porche carrera is milky
I'm on the grind let my paper stack when I'm filthy
Funny how a nigga get the screw facing at me
Anyhow, they aint got the heart to get at me
I'll get down, southsides the hood that I come from
So I dont cruise to nobodys hood without my gun
You know the kid aint gonna follow that bullshit
try and stick me imma let off a full clip
It aint my fault you done fucked up your re-up
At the dice game who told you put a G up
Everybody mad when their paper dont stack right
When I come around y'all niggas better act right
When we got the tops down, you can hear the system thump
When we rollin' rollin' rollin'
Shut your block down, quick to put a hole in a chump
nigga When we rollin' rollin' rollin'
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Niggas Love me in L.A. as soon as I pop in
They come scoop me up in LAX and I hop in
When it comes to bad bitches you know I got them
Some from Long Beach, some from Watts, some from Compton
You know a nigga wanna see how cali girls freak off
After that 5 hour flight from New York
I start spitting G at a bitch like a pimp man
Tell her meet me at The Mondrian so we can do our thing
She can bring the lingerie with her I suppose
And we can go from fully dressed to just having no clothes
She can run and tell her best friend bout my sex game
Her best friend could potentially be next man
Listen man, shit changed
I came up from doing my thang
Homey I'm holing, holing, holing
shit man, the store owner watching you
For something get stolen, stolen, stolen
[Chorus]
"Window Shopper" by 50 Cent feat. Mase is a song that asserts the difference between those who have money and those who do not. The lyrics suggest that it is better to be at the top than at the bottom of the social hierarchy. The chorus mentions several people who are "window shopping" in different environments--from jewelry stores to dealerships--and who are looking enviously at things they cannot afford. 50 Cent, in his turn, boasts of owning a white Porsche Carrera and traveling to L.A. to meet and have sex with beautiful girls.
In the first verse, the rapper says that he comes from the south side and that he always carries a gun with him for protection. He also claims that he is not afraid to use it against anyone who tries to attack him. In the second verse, he brags about his status as a celebrity and his ability to seduce women with his wealth and power. He asserts his influence as a sex symbol and a leader of the hip-hop scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh
Expression of excitement and anticipation for what is about to be said in the song.
The top feels so much better than the bottom
Being at the top of the game is much better than being at the bottom, struggling.
So much better
The difference between being at the top and the bottom is immense.
Ja you's a window shopper
Ja Rule, you are someone who only looks at expensive merchandise in stores but can't afford it.
Mad at me, I think I know why
You're angry at me because I'm successful and you're not.
Jada you's a window shopper
Jadakiss, you are someone who only looks at expensive merchandise in stores but can't afford it.
In the jewelery store, looking at shit you can't buy
You go to high-end jewelry stores and look at expensive items that you can't afford.
Joe you's a window shopper
Fat Joe, you are someone who only looks at expensive merchandise in stores but can't afford it.
In the dealership, trying get a test drive
You go to car dealerships and try to test drive luxury cars that you can't afford.
Nas you's a window shopper
Nas, you are someone who only looks at expensive merchandise in stores but can't afford it.
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
You get extremely angry when you see me drive by in my expensive car.
Nigga you's a window shopper
You are someone who only looks at expensive merchandise in stores but can't afford it.
Summertime white porche carrera is milky
I drive a white Porsche Carrera during the summer.
I'm on the grind let my paper stack when I'm filthy
I work hard and earn as much money as possible.
Funny how a nigga get the screw facing at me
It's funny how people give me dirty looks.
Anyhow, they aint got the heart to get at me
Despite the dirty looks, no one has the courage to confront me.
I'll get down, southsides the hood that I come from
I'm not afraid to fight, and I come from the South Side neighborhood.
So I dont cruise to nobodys hood without my gun
I always carry a gun to protect myself when I go to other neighborhoods.
You know the kid aint gonna follow that bullshit
I refuse to follow anyone's nonsense.
try and stick me imma let off a full clip
If someone tries to harm me, I will use my gun to defend myself.
It aint my fault you done fucked up your re-up
I'm not to blame for your mistake of losing your money.
At the dice game who told you put a G up
You lost $1000 at a dice game which was your own fault.
Everybody mad when their paper dont stack right
Everyone is upset when they're not earning as much money as they want to.
When we got the tops down, you can hear the system thump
When we drive with the top down, the music system is so loud you can feel it.
When we rollin' rollin' rollin'
When we're driving, we keep moving forward.
Shut your block down, quick to put a hole in a chump
I have no problem quickly taking violent action against someone who disrespects me or tries to harm me.
Niggas Love me in L.A. as soon as I pop in
As soon as I arrive in Los Angeles, people love me.
They come scoop me up in LAX and I hop in
People come and pick me up from LAX airport as soon as I arrive.
When it comes to bad bitches you know I got them
I have plenty of attractive women in my life.
Some from Long Beach, some from Watts, some from Compton
These women come from different neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
You know a nigga wanna see how cali girls freak off
I want to see how girls in California like to have fun.
After that 5 hour flight from New York
After a long flight from New York to California.
I start spitting G at a bitch like a pimp man
I talk to women with a lot of confidence, as if I'm a pimp.
Tell her meet me at The Mondrian so we can do our thing
I ask her to come meet me at The Mondrian hotel so we can have sex.
She can bring the lingerie with her I suppose
She can bring lingerie with her if she wants to wear it.
And we can go from fully dressed to just having no clothes
We can start fully dressed and then end up naked.
She can run and tell her best friend bout my sex game
She can tell her best friend about how good I am in bed.
Her best friend could potentially be next man
Her best friend could want to sleep with me as well.
Listen man, shit changed
Things are different now compared to how they used to be.
I came up from doing my thang
I became successful by doing what I do best.
Homey I'm holing, holing, holing
I'm still hustling and working hard to maintain my success.
shit man, the store owner watching you
The store owner is carefully watching you because he thinks you might steal something.
For something get stolen, stolen, stolen
If something gets stolen, it's because you were trying to steal it.
Contributed by Mason V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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