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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The top feels so much better than the bottom
So much better
Ja you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
Jada you's a window shopper
In the jewelery store, looking at shit you can't buy
In the dealership, trying to get a test-drive
Nas you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
Summertime white Porsche Carrera is milky
Im on the grind let my paper stack when I'm filthy
Funny how a nigga get the screw facing at me
Anyhow, they ain't got the heart to get at me
I'll get down, southsides the hood that I come from
So I don't cruise to nobody's hood without my gun
You know the kid ain't gonna follow that bullshit try and stick me Imma let off a full clip
It ain't 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 don't stack right
When I come around y'all nigga's 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 ????
When we rollin' rollin' rollin'
Ja you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
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 to get a test-drive
Nas you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
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 ??, some from Compton
You know a nigga wanna see how Cali girls freak off
After that five hour flight from New York
I start spitting G at a bitch like a pimp man
Tell her meet me at the ???? 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
Ja you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
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 to get a test-drive
Nas you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
The song "Window Shopper" by 50 Cent is all about people who are jealous of him and his success. The song is a diss track directed at Ja Rule, Jadakiss, Joe Budden, and Nas, who are all referred to as "window shoppers." The term "window shopper" means someone who goes to stores and looks at things they can't afford, but never actually buys anything. In this context, 50 Cent is saying that these rappers are jealous of his success and just looking at what he has, but can't afford to have it themselves.
The lyrics suggest that 50 Cent is aware of the jealousy that these rappers have towards him and he is not afraid to call them out on it. He talks about how he came from humble beginnings and worked hard to make a name for himself, but now that he has made it, people are jealous and trying to bring him down. He also talks about his success with women, hinting at them being impressed with his wealth and fame.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2005 as part of the soundtrack for the video game, "Need for Speed: Most Wanted." It was also included on 50 Cent's "The Massacre" album. Another interesting fact is that the song was involved in a legal battle after another rapper, Rass Kass, claimed that 50 Cent stole the beat from one of his songs. The case was eventually settled out of court.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh
This line is an expression of relief or satisfaction
The top feels so much better than the bottom
So much better
The singer is discussing the advantages of being wealthy and how it is much easier than being poor
Ja you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
The singer addresses Ja Rule and accuses him of being jealous of his wealth and success
Jada you's a window shopper
In the jewelery store, looking at shit you can't buy
The artist addresses rapper Jadakiss and accuses him of looking at jewelry that he cannot afford
Joe you's a window shopper
In the dealership, trying to get a test-drive
The artist addresses rapper Fat Joe and accuses him of trying to test drive a car that he cannot afford
Nas you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
The singer accuses rapper Nas of being jealous when he sees him driving around in his expensive car
Summertime white Porsche Carrera is milky
Im on the grind let my paper stack when I'm filthy
The singer describes his expensive car and talks about how he continues to work hard and make money even though he is already wealthy
Funny how a nigga get the screw facing at me
Anyhow, they ain't got the heart to get at me
The artist expresses surprise at receiving criticism but is not worried because he believes that his critics do not have the courage to confront him
I'll get down, southsides the hood that I come from
So I don't cruise to nobody's hood without my gun
The artist belongs to a dangerous neighborhood and carries a gun with him at all times to protect himself
You know the kid ain't gonna follow that bullshit
try and stick me Imma let off a full clip
The artist will not tolerate anyone trying to harm him and if someone does, he will react violently
It ain't my fault you done fucked up your re-up
At the dice game who told you put a G up
The singer blames his critics for their own mistakes and uses a dice game as an example of how they have made poor decisions
Everybody mad when their paper don't stack right
When I come around y'all nigga's better act right
The artist claims that everyone becomes angry when they are not making enough money but they should respect him when he comes around
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 ??????
The singer likes to play loud music and drive around in his expensive car and warns anyone who dislikes it to leave the area
Love me in L.A. as soon as I pop in
They come scoop me up in LAX and I hop in
The singer is received warmly in Los Angeles and is picked up from the airport as soon as he arrives
When it comes to bad bitches you know I got them
Some from Long Beach, some from ??, some from Compton
The singer brags about his collection of attractive women who come from various parts of California
You know a nigga wanna see how Cali girls freak off
After that five hour flight from New York
I start spitting G at a bitch like a pimp man
Tell her meet me at the ????? so we can do our thing
The artist wants to have sex with a California woman after arriving from New York and speaks seductively to convince her to meet him at an unknown location
She can bring the lingerie with her I suppose
And we can go from fully dressed to just having no clothes
The artist suggests that the woman should bring lingerie so that they can change into it and then undress completely
She can run and tell her best friend bout my sex game
Her best friend could potentially be next man
The singer brags about his sexual skills and suggests that the woman he has sex with may tell her friend about it, leading to another opportunity to have sex
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
The singer acknowledges that he has become wealthy and successful, but warns people that they should be careful not to steal anything because they will be watched by the store owner
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Ohh!
The top feel so much better than the bottom
So much better
[Chorus]
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the jewelry store lookin' at shit you can't buy
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the dealership tryin' to get a test drive
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
[Verse 1]
Summertime, white Porsche Carrera is milky
I'm on the grind, let my paper stack but I'm filthy
It's funny how niggas get to screw-facin' at me
Anyhow they ain't got the heart to get at me
I'll get down, Southside's the hood that I come from
So I don't cruise through nobody hood without my gun
They know the kid ain't gon' fall for all that bullshit
Try and stick me, I'ma let off a full clip
It ain't my fault you done fucked up your re-up
At the dice game, who told you put a G up?
Everybody mad when they paper don't stack right
But when I come around y'all niggas better act right
When we got the tops down, you can hear the systems thump
Nigga, when we rollin', rollin', rollin'
Shut your block down, quick to put a hole in a chump
Nigga, when we rollin', rollin', rollin'
[Chorus]
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the jewelry store lookin' at shit you can't buy
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the dealership tryin' to get a test drive
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
[Verse 2]
Niggas love me in L.A. as soon as I pop in
They come to scoop me up at LAX and I hop in
Now when it comes to bad bitches you know I got them
Some from Long Beach, some from Watts and from Compton
You know a nigga wanna see how Cali girls freak off
After that five hour flight from New York
I start spittin' G at a bitch like a pimp, mane
Tell her, "Meet me at the Mondrian so we can do our thang."
She can bring the lingerie with her, I sup-pose
Then we can go from fully dressed to just havin' no clothes
Then she can run and tell her best friend 'bout my sex game
Then her best friend could potentially be next, mane
Listen mane, shit changed, I came up, I'm doin' my thang
Homie, I'm holdin', holdin', holdin'
Oh shit, mane, the store owner watchin' you
Before somethin' get stolen, stolen, stolen
[Chorus]
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the jewelry store lookin' at shit you can't buy
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the dealership tryin' to get a test drive
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
Mingo2
Ohh
The top feels so much better than the bottom
So much better
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the jewelery store, lookin' at shit you can't buy
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the dealership, tryin' to get a test drive
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
Summertime, white Porche Carrera is milky
I'm on the grind let my paper stack when I'm filthy
It's funny how niggas get the screw facin' at me
Anyhow, they aint got the heart to get at me
I'll get down, Southside's the hood that I come from
So I don't cruise to nobody hood without my gun
You know the kid ain't gon' fall for all that bullshit
Try and stick me, I'ma let off a full clip
It ain't 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 don't stack right
But when I come around y'all niggas better act right
When we got the tops down, you can hear the system thump
Nigga, when we rollin', rollin', rollin'
Shut your block down, quick to put a hole in a chump
Nigga, when we rollin', rollin', rollin'
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, tryin' to get a test drive
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
Niggas love me in L.A. as soon as I pop in
They come scoop me up at LAX and I hop in
Now 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 five hour flight from New York
I start spittin' G at a bitch like a pimp man
Tell her, meet me at the Mondrian so we can do our thang
She can bring the lingerie with her I suppose
Then we can go from fully dressed to just having no clothes
She can run and tell her best friend 'bout my sex game
Then her best friend could potentially be next man
Listen man, shit changed, I came up, I'm doin' my thang
Homie, I'm holdin', holdin', holdin'
Oh shit, man, the store owner watchin' you
'Fore something get stolen, stolen, stolen
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad at me, I think I know why
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the jewelery store, lookin' at shit you can't buy
Nigga, you's a window shopper
In the dealership, tryin' to get a test drive
Nigga, you's a window shopper
Mad as fuck when you see me ride by
Bruno Nascimento
50 cent é o rap mais tocado da América 🇺🇸
Charlie
Every time I get a new car I always bump this song as I leave the dealership like 50 did in the movie
PoorFaron
Lmfaoooooo I needa do that 😂
Lance Vangen
Tech 9 delusional
Pieter Goemanns
haha same i bought one of my dream cars last year i was pumping this shit every day for a month 🤣
Gawds Katana
50 will always be a legend in my eyes from being shot nine times and living only to be more successful than most artists, and lyrically gifted just adds to his style and strength
Great Dragon
Told 50 you said this. He said thanks but he didn't really care he's busy but he does appreciate you as a fan
Joanne Rutledge
I love 50 😛
Joanne Rutledge
COULDNT AGREE MORE🤑
Sammy sess
This track still gives me the chills..