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.
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50 Cent Lyrics
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But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
I don't know what you heard about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
Now shorty, she in the club, she dancing for dollars
She got a thing for that Gucci, that Fendi, that Prada
That BCBG, Burberry, Dolce and Gabbana
She feed them foolish fantasies, they pay her cause they want her
I spit a little G, man, and my game got her
A hour later have that ass up in the Ramada
Them trick niggas in her ear saying they think about her
I got the bitch by the bar trying to get a drink up out her
She like my style, she like my smile, she like the way I talk
She from the country, think she like me cause I'm from New York
I ain't that nigga trying to holla cause I want some head
I'm that nigga trying to holla cause I want some bread
I could care less how she perform when she in the bed
Bitch, hit that track, catch a date, and come and pay the kid
Look baby this is simple, you can't see
You fucking with me, you fucking with a P-I-M-P
I don't know what you heard about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
I don't know what you heard about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
I'm bout my money you see, girl you can holla at me
If you fucking with me, I'm a P-I-M-P
Not what you see on TV, no Cadillac, no greasy
Head full of hair, bitch, I'm a P-I-M-P
Come get money with me if you curious to see
How it feels to be with a P-I-M-P
Roll in the Benz with me, you could watch TV
From the backseat of my V, I'm a P-I-M-P
Girl, we could pop some champagne and we could have a ball
We could toast to the good life, girl, we could have it all
We could really splurge, girl, and tear up the mall
If ever you needed someone I'm the one you should call
I'll be there to pick you up if ever you should fall
If you got problems I can solve 'em, they big or they small
That other nigga you be with ain't 'bout shit
I'm your friend, your father, and confidant, bitch
I don't know what you heard about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
I don't know what you heard about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
I told you fools before, I stay with the tools
I keep a Benz, some rims, and some jewels
I holla at a ho 'til I got a bitch confused
She got on Payless; me? I got on gator shoes
I'm shopping for chinchillas in the summer, they cheaper
Man, this ho you can have her, when I'm done I ain't gon' keep her
Man, bitches come and go, every nigga pimping know
You saying it's secret, but you ain't gotta keep it on the low
Bitch, choose with me, I'll have you stripping in the street
Put my other hoes down, you get your ass beat
Now Niki my bottom bitch, she always come up with my bread
The last nigga she was with put stitches in her head
Get your ho out of pocket, I'll put a charge on a bitch
Cause I need 4 TVs and AMGs for the six
Ho make a pimp rich, I ain't paying bitch
Catch a date, suck a dick, shit, trick
I don't know what you heard about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
I don't know what you heard about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
Yeah, in Hollywoood they say "there's no b'ness like show b'ness"
In the hood they say "there's no b'ness like ho b'ness", you know?
They say I talk a little fast, but if you listen a little faster
I ain't got to slow down for you to catch up, bitch
The song "P.I.M.P" by 50 Cent is a rap song that is about his arrogance and wealth. The lyrics are straightforward and revolve around his character as a pimp, as evident in the title. He talks about how he does not care about spitting money on the women who he associates himself with, and he even goes as far as to say that if a woman is not paying him or is not worth his time and effort, he wants her gone. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of his wealth and status, as he boasts of his luxurious lifestyle, from his expensive clothing to his fancy car.
The song might be interpreted as a nod to 50 Cent's past as a drug dealer, with his lyrics about pimping and handling "tools." It's also worth noting that the song presents a very particular view of women, reducing them to their superficial desires and sexual appeal. Yet, the melody itself is catchy, and the repetitive chorus is memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what you heard about me
I'm aware of rumors circulating about me
But a bitch can't get a dollar out of me
I don't spend money on women who are only after my money
No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see
I don't flaunt my wealth or try to impress people with material goods
That I'm a motherfucking P-I-M-P
I am a skilled and successful pimp
Now shorty, she in the club, she dancing for dollars
There is a woman in the club who is a stripper and is trying to earn money
She got a thing for that Gucci, that Fendi, that Prada
She's attracted to luxury brands and likes to wear expensive clothing
That BCBG, Burberry, Dolce and Gabbana
She also likes high-end fashion brands
She feed them foolish fantasies, they pay her cause they want her
She fulfills men's unrealistic fantasies and they pay her for it because they desire her
I spit a little G, man, and my game got her
I used some smooth talk and my charm to win her over
A hour later have that ass up in the Ramada
I seduced her and convinced her to have sex with me at a nearby hotel
Them trick niggas in her ear saying they think about her
Other men in the club are trying to talk to her and express their interest
I got the bitch by the bar trying to get a drink up out her
I have her attention and am trying to get her to buy me a drink
She like my style, she like my smile, she like the way I talk
She finds me attractive and is drawn to my personality
She from the country, think she like me cause I'm from New York
She likes me because I come from a city and culture that is different from what she's used to
I ain't that nigga trying to holla cause I want some head
I'm not just trying to have sex with her
I'm that nigga trying to holla cause I want some bread
I'm trying to make money through her as a prostitute
I could care less how she perform when she in the bed
I'm not concerned with her satisfaction during sexual encounters
Bitch, hit that track, catch a date, and come and pay the kid
I want her to work as a prostitute, find clients and make money for me
Look baby this is simple, you can't see
This is an easy way to make money, but you may not understand it
You fucking with me, you fucking with a P-I-M-P
If you're affiliated with me, you're dealing with a successful and powerful pimp
I'm bout my money you see, girl you can holla at me
I'm all about making money and you can contact me if you're interested in working for me
If you fucking with me, I'm a P-I-M-P
If you're in business with me, I am your pimp and you are my prostitute
Not what you see on TV, no Cadillac, no greasy
I don't fit the stereotypical pimp image portrayed on television and I don't have a Cadillac or flashy jewelry
Head full of hair, bitch, I'm a P-I-M-P
I may have a full head of hair, but that doesn't take away from my skills as a pimp
Come get money with me if you curious to see
If you're interested in making money in the sex industry, I can show you how
How it feels to be with a P-I-M-P
I can teach you how it feels to work under a powerful and successful pimp
Roll in the Benz with me, you could watch TV
If you work for me, we can ride in my Mercedes-Benz and watch TV in the backseat
From the backseat of my V, I'm a P-I-M-P
Even while we're driving around, I am still a successful and powerful pimp
Girl, we could pop some champagne and we could have a ball
We can celebrate our successful prostitution operation by drinking champagne and having fun
We could toast to the good life, girl, we could have it all
We can celebrate all the money we're making and live a luxurious life
We could really splurge, girl, and tear up the mall
We can go on shopping sprees and spend a lot of money
If ever you needed someone I'm the one you should call
If you're in need of help, I am the one to call
I'll be there to pick you up if ever you should fall
I will be there to support and assist you if you face any challenges
If you got problems I can solve 'em, they big or they small
If you have any issues, whether they're minor or major, I can help you resolve them
That other nigga you be with ain't 'bout shit
The man you're currently seeing is not as successful or powerful as me
I'm your friend, your father, and confidant, bitch
As your pimp, I take on multiple roles, such as friend, father figure, and trusted confidant
I told you fools before, I stay with the tools
I am heavily armed and prepared to protect myself and my prostitutes
I keep a Benz, some rims, and some jewels
I may not flaunt my wealth, but I still have a nice car, some flashy rims, and some jewelry
I holla at a ho 'til I got a bitch confused
I will relentlessly try to convince a woman to work for me until she agrees, even if she's unsure or confused
She got on Payless; me? I got on gator shoes
She's wearing cheap shoes from Payless, while I'm wearing expensive alligator skin shoes
I'm shopping for chinchillas in the summer, they cheaper
I have so much money that I can afford to buy expensive fur coats even when they're not in season
Man, this ho you can have her, when I'm done I ain't gon' keep her
After a woman has worked for me for a while and made me money, I will move on to someone else and no longer keep her as a prostitute
Man, bitches come and go, every nigga pimping know
Women who work in prostitution frequently change pimps, and this is common knowledge among pimps
You saying it's secret, but you ain't gotta keep it on the low
I realize you may want to keep this prostitution business a secret, but I'm not worried about it because I know I am successful and powerful
Bitch, choose with me, I'll have you stripping in the street
If you choose to work for me, I can help you become a successful and profitable stripper
Put my other hoes down, you get your ass beat
If you try to compete with my other prostitutes or cause any problems, I will physically harm you
Now Niki my bottom bitch, she always come up with my bread
One of my most successful and profitable prostitutes is Niki, who always brings me a lot of money
The last nigga she was with put stitches in her head
Niki was previously with another pimp who physically harmed her by injuring her head
Get your ho out of pocket, I'll put a charge on a bitch
If any of my prostitutes misbehave or break any of my rules, I will charge them (meaning I will fine them) for their actions
Cause I need 4 TVs and AMGs for the six
I have a lot of expenses and bills to pay, such as needing four televisions and expensive cars for personal use
Ho make a pimp rich, I ain't paying bitch
My prostitutes are the reason I am wealthy and successful, and I am not going to pay them in the traditional sense (such as a salary or wages)
Catch a date, suck a dick, shit, trick
I am very blunt about what needs to be done in order for my prostitutes to make money, such as going on dates with clients, providing sexual services, and fooling men into thinking they have a relationship
Yeah, in Hollywoood they say "there's no b'ness like show b'ness"
In Hollywood, people say that the entertainment industry is unlike any other business
In the hood they say "there's no b'ness like ho b'ness", you know?
In my community, we say that the prostitution business is unique and unlike any other, and you know what I'm talking about
They say I talk a little fast, but if you listen a little faster
Some people say I speak quickly, but if you pay closer attention, you can keep up with what I'm saying
I ain't got to slow down for you to catch up, bitch
I don't need to adjust my speaking pace for you, you should be able to keep up with me and understand what I'm saying
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON PARROTT, CURTIS JACKSON, DENAUN PORTER, CALVIN BROADUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NageshNagshakti
The Anatomy of a Fall brought me back to this song.
@robertosoares2643
U know she did it dawg
@affanfadillah17
@@robertosoares2643 he was vibin too hard to the song and danced himself outta the window
@idrisskoumo6330
me too!
@mrs.medeiros7090
I’m literally watching it RIGHT NOW and paused it to come here and look up this important evidence 😂
@cheriedeurope
Same here
@affanfadillah17
WE FALLING OUT OF THE WINDOW WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥💯💯
@saidakhaitar8915
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@bilbopuggins
Anatomy of a fall brought me down here, too
@chanceForNotBeingRapper
seriously I thought it was some UK garage music because the beat is straight up humorous until the judge said it's Pimp Instrumental😅
I didn't recognize it because I listen to Candy Shop and in Da Club all day instead of this more famous track, and I only had listened to a Big Room House Dance Genre remix of Pimp which get rid of the magical harpoon-like instrument in the first 20 seconds, so I forgot how influential this track is