50 Cent

Birthday: July 6, 1975 (New York City, U.S.)

Nick Names: Boo Boo, Fiddy

Last Album Released: Animal Ambition (2014)

About

 

50 Cent began selling narcotics at the age of 12 in the Queens community of South Jamaica during the 1980s crack epidemic. He begin his career in music in 2000, producing Power of the Dollar for Columbia Records; unfortunately, he was shot days well before the album’s scheduled release, and the CD never was released, only to be found later by Eminem.

50 Cent rose to popularity in the East Coast hip-hop scene with the help of Eminem and Dr. Dre who produced his debut major-label record Get Rich or Die Tryin’.

He formed G-Unit Records in 2003, enrolling his G-Unit allies Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo. He also ventured in TV as executive-produced and acted in the tv series Power (2014-2020), and is set to create its spin-offs.

Unknow Facts

 

– The actual 50 Cent title was given to Curtis Jackson by Kelvin Martin, a Brooklyn robber in 1980.
– Outside of his grandmother’s home in Queens, New York, 50 Cent was shot nine times.
– His debut song, “How To Rob,” made fun of robbing the top musicians of the moment, including Mariah Carey, Master P, Timbaland, and Jay-Z.
– 50 Cent filed for bankruptcy in 2015.
– 50 Cent recorded 36 songs in just 18 days for Columbia from which he was dropped later.

Best Work

 

– Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2003)
– The Massacre (2005)
– Curtis (2007)
– Before I Self Destruct (2009)
– Animal Ambition (2014)

Awards & Recognitions

 

Grammy Awards

– “Crack A Bottle”(with Eminem & Dr. Dre) – Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group (2010)

BET Awards

– 50 Cent – Best New Artist (2003)
– G-Unit – Best Group (2003)

BET Hip Hop Awards

– 50 Cent – Hustler Of The Year (2007)

 

50 Cent

Busta Rhymes Responds To 50 Cent Calling Himself Better Performer Than Him

Busta Rhymes Responds To 50 Cent Calling Himself Better Performer Than Him

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50 Cent and Busta Rhymes argue over who’s the better performer. Busta Rhymes took to his social media to respond ...

50 Cent Reacts To Eminem Calling Him His Best Friend That's My Guy

50 Cent Reacts To Eminem Calling Him His Best Friend: “That’s My Guy”

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50 Cent shouts out Eminem for calling him one of his best friends. This week, 50 Cent and Eminem once ...

Icewear Vezzo Reflect On Meeting Eminem At 50 Cent's Final Lap Tour, Calls Him Biggest Inspiration

Icewear Vezzo Reflect On Meeting Eminem At 50 Cent’s Final Lap Tour, Calls Him “Biggest Inspiration”

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Icewear Vezzo posts pictures of meeting Eminem. Eminem made an appearance at 50 Cent’s Final Lap tour, where the duo ...

Eminem & 50 Cent Reflect On Performing Together At Final Lap Tour

Eminem & 50 Cent Reflect On Performing Together At Final Lap Tour

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Eminem shouts out 50 Cent following the Final Lap tour appearance. Last night, 50 Cent and Eminem reunited again as ...

50 Cent Brings Out Eminem In Michigan On The Final Lap Tour Concert

50 Cent Brings Out Eminem In Michigan On The Final Lap Tour Concert

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50 Cent and Eminem reunite in Michigan for the Final Lap Tour. 50 Cent continues his Final Lap World Tour ...

50 Cent Celebrates 16th Anniversary Of His Third Album Curtis

50 Cent Celebrates 16th Anniversary Of His Third Album “Curtis”

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50 Cent posts sensual pictures with Ciara as he celebrates “Curtis” album anniversary. It’s been 16 years since 50 Cent ...

Nas Says 50 Cent Changed the Whole Rap Game With His Debut Album

Nas Says 50 Cent Changed the Whole Rap Game With His Debut Album

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50 Cent brings out Nas in Los Angeles. 50 Cent continues his Final Lap Tour as the rapper’s latest stop ...

Kendrick Lamar Recalls Once An 50 Cent Interview Blew Him Away It Gave Me A Different Perspective

Kendrick Lamar Recalls Once A 50 Cent Interview Blew Him Away: “It Gave Me A Different Perspective”

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Kendrick Lamar praises 50 Cent in conversation with Tems. Kendrick Lamar has always acknowledged 50 Cent’s influence, and he once ...