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.
backseat
50 Cent Lyrics
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[50 Cent]
Now play my Tony Yayo shit
Yeah, 50 Cent
G-Unit
Remix
Tony Yayo
We gonna do it again
Back seat of the Caddy truck or Tahoe
Back seat of the Benz truck or Expo
Back seat of X5 or Range Rov'
So when I pick you up, you know how this shit go - hoe
[Tony Yayo]
Hey yo, my truck talk for me
If I was bummy and ugly
Your bitch'll still have love for me
As long as I push a truck, rims chunky
Never open my lips, your bitch wanna fuck me
Beep the air horn, hop in turn the heat on
Pick you up off the streets get your feet warm
She giving sex cause the Lex truck takes unleaded
Big thick thighs, eyes browner than Sahara deserts
Deuce-Deuce, bitches, yeah they caught your eye
And them loud system full of bass and highs
You see that X5 BM
Packed with Puerto Ricans
Bad mommies on the low, just creepin
Niggas be frontin like they bubbling coke
But they really struggling with a high car note, ha ... (YEAH)
[50 Cent]
Might see me in the Jeep
Rollin' 'round 4 deep
And you know we on the creep
Nigga, I'm holdin' it
[Hook]
[Tony Yayo]
Back seat of my truck lets swing an episode
Fuck a hotel we have sex on the road
I pull the seats back
Put the sheets in the luggage rack
Pull out my balls
And play an Aaron Hall track
I tell a chick "Bend over, mami"
Hit 'em with the Henny Dick
Now my windows foggy
Its time to party, I got TV's, CD's and DVD's
Now bitch, get on your knees
You could be a model chick or a silly hood rat
Don't cum on my leather, don't stain my floor mats
Where's your baby mama?
She in the truck and I'm blessin her
Undressing her
Make hop out for air re-freshener
I ain't stressing her
'Cause my rims keep checkin her
She's 21, my rim size older than her
TWENTY TWO'S
[50 Cent]
Niggas say they want beef
But when they see me in the street
They don't slow down to speak
'Cause they know I'm holdin .
[Hook]
The song 'Backseat' by 50 Cent in collaboration with Tony Yayo starts with Tony Yayo saying that his truck speaks for him, and even if he was bummy and ugly, he would still have love from women just because he drives a truck with chunky rims. He describes how girls go crazy for his truck, and he can grab their attention with just the air horn. Every time he pulls up, the bad mommies come creeping out, and Yayo is "holding it down" in the backseat. Yayo shows his affection for having sex in the back seat of his truck rather than a hotel.
As the chorus starts, 50 Cent comes in and says that he is riding around in his jeep with four people, and they are always on the creep, and he is holding it. Yayo and 50 Cent reiterate that they can never get caught slipping, whether it's in their trucks or jeeps, and always have their eyes on any potential threats. The song finishes with Yayo saying that his rims keep checking her, and everyone knows he is the man because of his car's impressive size.
Line by Line Meaning
Now play my Tony Yayo shit
Let's listen to some music from Tony Yayo.
Yeah, 50 Cent
Yes, this is 50 Cent's song.
G-Unit
The rap group that 50 Cent is a part of.
Remix
A newer version of an existing song.
Tony Yayo
One of the artists featured in this song.
We gonna do it again
We're gonna make another great song.
Back seat of the Caddy truck or Tahoe
We can sit in the back seat of a Cadillac truck or a Tahoe to ride together.
Back seat of the Benz truck or Expo
We can sit in the back seat of a Mercedes-Benz truck or an Expedition to ride together.
Back seat of X5 or Range Rov'
We can sit in the back seat of a BMW X5 or a Range Rover to ride together.
So when I pick you up, you know how this shit go - hoe
When I come to get you, you know what to expect - and don't forget, I'm not referring to you respectfully.
Hey yo, my truck talk for me
I don't need to say much when I pull up in my truck, it speaks for itself.
If I was bummy and ugly
Even if I were unkempt and unattractive.
Your bitch'll still have love for me
Your girlfriend would still be interested in me.
As long as I push a truck, rims chunky
As long as I'm driving a nice, big vehicle with awesome rims.
Never open my lips, your bitch wanna fuck me
I don't even have to say anything and women are interested in me.
Beep the air horn, hop in turn the heat on
I honk the horn when it's time to go and then turn the heat on when we get in the car.
Pick you up off the streets get your feet warm
I'll come find you and make sure you're warm when you get in the car.
She giving sex cause the Lex truck takes unleaded
Women are interested in me because I can afford to put gas in my Lexus truck.
Big thick thighs, eyes browner than Sahara deserts
This woman has really big, attractive legs and her eyes are a beautiful brown color like the Sahara Desert.
Deuce-Deuce, bitches, yeah they caught your eye
My 22-inch rims are very eye-catching.
And them loud system full of bass and highs
The car's sound system has a lot of bass and high sounds.
You see that X5 BM
Do you see that BMW X5?
Packed with Puerto Ricans
There are a lot of people from Puerto Rico inside.
Bad mommies on the low, just creepin
There are attractive women inside who are trying to keep their presence a secret.
Niggas be frontin like they bubbling coke
Some people pretend to deal drugs when they aren't really succeeding at it.
But they really struggling with a high car note, ha ... (YEAH)
In reality, they are having trouble with the expensive car payment (said with sarcastic laughter).
Might see me in the Jeep
I might be driving a Jeep.
Rollin' 'round 4 deep
There are four of us riding around together.
And you know we on the creep
We're being sneaky, like we don't want anyone to know what we're doing.
Nigga, I'm holdin' it
I have a gun with me to protect myself.
Back seat of my truck lets swing an episode
We can have a sexual encounter in the back seat of my truck.
Fuck a hotel we have sex on the road
We don't need a hotel room, we can have sex right in the car.
I pull the seats back
I move the seats to make more room in the back seat.
Put the sheets in the luggage rack
We'll use some sheets and I'll put them up in the luggage rack to keep them out of the way.
Pull out my balls
I'll take out my testicles (in a sexual manner).
And play an Aaron Hall track
We'll listen to some romantic music by Aaron Hall while we have sex.
I tell a chick "Bend over, mami"
I instruct a woman to bend over.
Hit 'em with the Henny Dick
I'll drink Hennessy and become more sexually aggressive.
Now my windows foggy
The car windows are fogging up due to the sexual encounter.
Its time to party, I got TV's, CD's and DVD's
It's time to celebrate, I have entertainment options like TVs, CDs, and DVDs.
Now bitch, get on your knees
I tell a woman to get down on her knees and perform oral sex on me.
You could be a model chick or a silly hood rat
It doesn't matter if you're a beautiful model or a less attractive hood rat.
Don't cum on my leather, don't stain my floor mats
Please don't ejaculate on my car's leather seats and make a mess.
Where's your baby mama?
Where is the mother of your child?
She in the truck and I'm blessin her
She's in the car with me and I'm providing her with pleasure.
Undressing her
I'm taking her clothes off.
Make hop out for air re-freshener
I make her get out of the car for some fresh air and to use some air freshener.
I ain't stressing her
I'm not worried about her.
'Cause my rims keep checkin her
She's constantly distracted by my impressive rims.
She's 21, my rim size older than her
The size of my rims is even older than the age of the woman I'm with.
TWENTY TWO'S
I have massive, 22-inch rims on my car.
Niggas say they want beef
Some people say they want to fight with me.
But when they see me in the street
When they actually see me, they don't say anything.
They don't slow down to speak
They don't even acknowledge me or try to confront me.
'Cause they know I'm holdin
They're avoiding me because they know I have a gun with me.
[Hook]
Repeating the chorus of the song.
Contributed by Caden W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tmartinez114
Damn I was 10 and my older cousin gave me this cd from bootlegger out front the bodege. Was playing vice city to this non stop. What a time lol
@pietronunes1503
Não é da sua época
@josephmurabito6690
what a time to be alive! I was 16 when this tape dropped..
@eliasrom1524
Yayo went off, ate this beat
@jasonr.9863
The good days of G-Unit
@AllKinaTing
i use to play this in the whip back in the day. The bass was CRAZY
@NORTH_CAROLINA
This shit is his best work 🔥🔥🔥
@nittyandrade8858
This Beat Was Fucking Cold 🥶
@bezbthatdude4558
This stay in rotation 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jeremybear573
This was my 1st GUNIT mixtape I got that really introduced me to 50 in 2002. I knew about "How to Rob" in 99, but 50 really blew with these mixtape in 2002!