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Who Is 50 Cent?

Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, is a hip hop artist and businessman who became famous for his streetwise raps and rags-to-riches life story. After an early life of crime, drugs and violence, he turned to rap, rocketing to stardom with the album Get Rich or Die Tryin' in 2003. One of the leading figures in early 21st-century "gangsta" rap, with side projects including the hip hop group G-Unit, investments in soda water companies and video games, 50 Cent has since branched out to become an actor and businessman. His career has been littered with feuds with other rappers, arrests and legal and financial difficulties, while his recent recording output has been sporadic.

50 Cent was born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975, in the borough of Queens in New York City. He was raised by a single mother in the neighborhood of Jamaica. His mom worked as a drug dealer and died in an unexplained fire when Jackson was only eight years old; after her death, he was raised by his grandmother.

Jackson had boyhood aspirations to be a boxer, and fought at the junior level, but began selling drugs when he was 12. At the age of 19, an undercover police officer arrested Jackson for selling four vials of cocaine and when his home was raided three weeks later, police found crack and heroin. Sentenced to three-to-nine years, he instead went to a boot camp and got his GED. At this time, he was already rapping and took on the name 50 Cent, which was the original moniker of a Brooklyn crook from the 1980s.

Hip Hop Beginnings

In 2000, Jackson was the victim of a severe shooting incident that left him with multiple injuries. He returned to music after his recovery and made several low-budget recordings with his friends Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo, as a crew called G-Unit. Their efforts came to the attention of Eminem and Dr. Dre , who heard 50 Cent's "Guess Who’s Back?" mixtape in 2002, and signed him jointly to their labels, Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment.

'Get Rich or Die Tryin''

50 Cent's debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' , was produced by Eminem and Dre. It was a massive commercial success that eventually sold 9 million units. Its gritty singles, including "Wanksta" and "In Da Club," were underpinned by strong hooks that helped turn them into crossover pop hits. His personal appearance – muscled and tattooed, wearing a bulletproof vest and toting a handgun – was also a strong factor in his appeal, as was the fact that his lyrics were based on real-life experiences, in a game where most rappers' boasts are idle. “His rhymes are average, but his lisp, his exaggerated delivery and the beats backing him push this collection over the edge,” raved the Los Angeles Times .

'The Massacre' and Other Releases

Get Rich or Die Tryin' was followed in 2005 by another hit album, The Massacre , on which Jackson continued to rap about drugs, crime and sex on tracks like "Candy Shop" and "Just a Lil Bit." He started his own label under the Interscope umbrella, signing Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, and incorporating them into the G-Unit group on the 2004 album Beg for Mercy , which sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.

Subsequent 50 Cent releases, including Curtis in 2007 and Before I Self-Destruct in 2009, achieved only modest sales. But by then 50 Cent's personal history as a reformed criminal and a survivor of drugs, violence and poverty, had secured his position as an influential figure in hip hop culture.

Jackson maintained a presence in the industry with the release of the album Animal Ambition in 2014, although reviews weren’t particularly warm and it sold just over 100,000 copies – a far cry from his glory days. Ongoing feuds with Ja Rule, Rick Ross and The Game also took his eyes off the prize.

Business Interests and Children

Following in the footsteps of hip hop moguls such as Dre and Jay Z, Jackson successfully expanded his brand into other markets. He promoted and invested in Vitaminwater, a partnership that reportedly netted him $100 million when the company was sold to Coca-Cola in 2007, and also founded the successful headphones line SMS Audio.

Jackson has two sons, Marquise and Sire, with two different mothers.

'Power' and Other Screen Roles

Jackson has also enjoyed success with his forays into film and television. Since 2014, he has served as an executive producer and supporting player in the crime drama Power. Jackson also landed a prominent role alongside Sylvester Stallone in 2013's Escape Plan (and its two sequels) and appeared in the films Spy (2015), Southpaw (2015) and Den of Thieves (2018).

Filing for Bankruptcy to Starting Over Again

Jackson's legal and financial problems began to mount when he was sued by Lastonia Leviston, a girlfriend of Ross, for releasing a sex tape online without her permission. A jury found Jackson liable for $7 million in damages in July 2015. That and another case relating to the headphone company Sleek Audio prompted the rapper-businessman to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

In 2016, Jackson was ordered by the Bankruptcy Court to pay his creditors $23 million over five years, but he paid it off after only months, helped by a settlement in his favor from a legal malpractice case. That same year, he also finally sold his lavish Connecticut mansion in Farmington that had been on the market for years for a modest price of $8 million. He had originally purchased the home from Mike Tyson in 2003.

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Name: Curtis James
Birth Year: 1975
Birth date: July 6, 1975
Birth State: New York
Birth City: New York
Birth Country: United States
Gender: Male
Best Known For: Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, is a hip hop artist and business mogul who soared to fame with his 2003 debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin.''
Astrological Sign: Cancer
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Hip hop superstar 50 Cent credits his unique style of speaking and rapping to a shooting injury from 2000 that permanently damaged his jaw and tongue.

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50 Cent Biography

July 6, 1976 • Queens, New York

Rap musician

AP/Wide World Photos. Reproduced by permission.

The rapper known as 50 Cent is living proof that hip-hop is as much a lifestyle as it is a type of music. He was a star in the underground mix-tape circuit for several years, but the rest of the world did not hear about him until 2002, when his first single, "Wanksta," appeared on the soundtrack of the film 8 Mile. In 2003, 50 Cent's debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin', topped the charts and broke sales records. As a result, the young rapper was constantly in the press, and his life became an open book. This was not a "studio gangsta," meaning a musician who makes up stories about drugs, violence, and murder in order to sell records; 50 Cent was the real deal. He grew up on the streets of New York, survived being shot at nine times, and used those experiences to fuel his songs. As a result, critics noted that his music had a gritty edge, and they predicted that 50 Cent would be the next hip-hop heavyweight.

Life of a drug dealer

Born Curtis Jackson, 50 Cent grew up in South Jamaica, a neighborhood of Queens, which is a borough of New York City. It is a tough neighborhood, plagued by gang violence; it is also the birthplace of many rappers, including LL Cool J (1968–) and the female trio Salt N' Pepa. Fifty Cent was surrounded by violence from the day he was born. His mother, Sabrina Jackson, was only fifteen years old when he was born on July 6, 1976. She turned to dealing drugs in order to support her son, and eventually became one of the most feared drug dealers in Queens. Sabrina was killed mysteriously when her son was eight, perhaps the result of a drug war.

Fifty Cent was raised by his grandmother, whom he adored. However, because she had nine other children in her charge, the boy spent a good deal of time on the streets. By the time he was twelve, he was dealing crack, a strong form of cocaine that is smoked. As 50 Cent explained to Allison Samuels of Newsweek, he had to fend for himself because he did not want to burden his grandmother: "I didn't want to ask her for a pair of Air Jordans when I knew she couldn't afford them, so I began working to get my stuff and not stress her out."

"The bottom line is, the obstacles that you overcome are going to determine how great you are."

At age fifteen, 50 Cent bought his first gun, and by nineteen years old he was the neighborhood drug kingpin, bringing in about $150,000 a month. He had dropped out of high school and was spending most of his time in jail; 50 Cent was also listening to his favorite musicians, including KRS-1, Rakim, and Run-DMC, and trying his hand at writing his own rhymes. He dreamed about breaking into the music business but was not sure he should give it a try. When his son, Marquise, was born, 50 Cent knew it was time to make a change: he decided to stop dealing drugs and start making music.

Eminem: Unlikely Hip-Hop Hero

Eminem is one of the biggest superstars in the music business, but he is also one of the most controversial. His lyrics are full of profanity; his CDs are boycotted by women's organizations and gay and lesbian groups; and he makes news headlines because of his public rampages against his mother, his ex-wife, other musicians, and fans. On the other hand, Eminem, a white rapper from Detroit, Michigan, has an enormous number of steadfast followers. He also has been credited with infusing new life into a genre that some considered to be growing old and stale.

Eminem was born Marshall Mathers III in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 17, 1972. When he was young, he and his mother, Debbie Mathers-Briggs, divided their time between Missouri and Detroit, Michigan. When he was twelve, the family finally put down roots in the east side of Detroit. Because they were constantly moving, Mathers found it difficult to make friends, so he turned to television and comic books. He also started tuning in to rap music, and soon he was writing rhymes like his favorite musicians, LL Cool J and 2 Live Crew. By high school, Mathers was skipping most of his classes, and focusing his energies on his music. He failed the ninth grade, and ended up dropping out of Osbourne High School.

Mathers paid his dues over the next few years, releasing independent CDs until he was noticed by veteran rapper Dr. Dre. With Dr. Dre's help, the world was introduced to Marshall Mathers, also known as Eminem, also known as Slim Shady, the title of his 1998 debut CD. His songs were harsh, filled with references to rape, violence, and drug use. In particular, Mathers lashed out at his ex-wife, Kim, and his mother, whom he blamed for his hard childhood. Critics loved him or hated him, parents protested, but millions of people bought his music and attended his concerts.

The Slim Shady CD was followed by The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) and The Eminem Show (2002). Both sold millions of copies and earned several Grammy Awards. In 2003 The Eminem Show won the Grammy for Best Rap Album. That same year Mathers took home an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself," which appeared on the soundtrack of the movie 8 Mile (2002). Mathers also starred in the film, playing Jimmy Smith, a would-be rapper who battles the streets of Detroit. Smith was a character that Eminem knew well since he moved from those same streets to become one of the most unlikely hip-hop heroes in music history.

Learns from the master

In 1996 a friend of 50 Cent's introduced him to one of his boyhood idols, Jam Master Jay (1965–2002), a member of the pioneer rap group Run-DMC. Jay was from the same neighborhood, and he saw a spark in the fledgling rapper. Soon, 50 Cent was studying with the seasoned musician. "He was really patient with me," 50 Cent told Josh Tyrangiel of Time. "I would come in with rhymes, almost free verse, and he explained that they had to fit 16 bars of music. Once he said it, I got it." In 1997 Jam Master Jay signed a production deal with 50 Cent and agreed to promote him. The songs 50 Cent produced were raw, and his lyrics were taken from his own life on the streets. As Evan Serpick of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "they reverberated with authenticity."

Fifty Cent quickly became a hit in the underground world of hip-hop. This means he was recording and releasing discs independent of any major record company. As a result, the big record labels started to take notice of the "street thug"-turned rapper. In 1999 Columbia Records signed a deal with 50 Cent and gave him a reported $65,000 advance. Jam Master Jay received $50,000, and lawyers took the rest, so, even though he was a bona fide musician with a record deal, 50 Cent had no money. He kept his "day job," which meant that he continued to sell drugs to make ends meet.

Once they had 50 Cent under contract, Columbia was not sure what to do with him. Tired of waiting to release his first legitimate CD, 50 Cent cut his own single called "How to Rob." The song was an attempt to get noticed by his label. As 50 Cent told Serpick, "I needed them to stop and look at me." "How to Rob" did get Columbia's attention, and everyone else's attention in the music world since it was filled with 50 Cent's plan to "rip off" every hip-hop star around. In his lyrics, 50 Cent warned, "I'll rob Boyz II Men like I'm Michael Bivens/Catch Tyson for half that cash, like Robin Givens." Columbia put 50 Cent's song on the soundtrack to the movie In Too Deep (1999), but did little else with their artist.

In May of 2000, 50 Cent's street life caught up with him. While sitting in a friend's car in front of his grandmother's house, another car pulled up, and the driver fired round after round into 50 Cent's body. All told, he was hit nine times, including a bullet to his hip, which shattered the bone, and a bullet to his head. Although 50 Cent survived, the close call was too much for Columbia Records, and the company dropped him from its label. Ever optimistic, the rapper returned to the mixed-tape circuit.

A fan in Slim Shady

In 2002, 50 Cent wrote "Wanksta," the song that would be his ticket to the big time. "Wanksta" was a bouncy party tune, but it was also a direct jab at 50 Cent's archenemy, rapper Ja Rule (1976–). The feud between the two musicians began in 1999, when Ja Rule was robbed and then accused 50 Cent of being involved in the incident. In the song, 50 Cent claims that his rival is merely a gangster wanna-be: "You say you a gangsta, but you never copped nothing'/You say you a wanksta and you need to stop frontin'."

Fifty Cent delivered "Wanksta," along with a few of his other songs, to Paul Rosenberg, manager of the hottest rapper of the moment, Eminem (1972–). Eminem immediately called 50 Cent and asked him to come to Los Angeles. In June of 2002, 50 Cent signed on the dotted line for a reported $1 million, and was the first rapper to be promoted by Shady/Aftermath Records, Eminem's personal record label. According to Serpick, it was a "match made in hip-hop heaven."

Unlike Columbia Records, Shady/Aftermath immediately put 50 Cent to work. Later in 2002, three of 50 Cent's songs, including "Wanksta," appeared on the soundtrack to 8 Mile, a movie loosely based on the life of Eminem. "Wanksta" received a lot of radio air-play, and listeners lined up to buy a CD by the new rapper. As a result, 50 Cent and Eminem went into the studio to work on 50 Cent's debut disc. Eminem produced several of the songs; other tracks were produced by hip-hop legend Dr. Dre (1965–). The CD, titled Get Rich or Die Tryin' , was released in February of 2003, and it immediately broke records. Just days after it debuted, it sold almost one million copies and made it to number-one on the Billboard charts.

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

Get Rich or Die Tryin' sounded like an anthem for 50 Cent's life. He took shots at other rappers in such songs as "U Not Like Me," where his target is Sean "P. Diddy" Combs (1971–), and he included dance cuts, like "In Da Club," which became an immediate hit single. However, as David Browne of Entertainment Weekly explained, 50 Cent spent most of Get Rich or Die Tryin' "riffing on his crime-ridden past."

50 Cent performs at the 2003 BET Awards. AP/Wide World Photos. Reproduced by permission.

By the end of 2003, Get Rich or Die Tryin' had sold more than 6.4 million copies, which made it the best-selling CD of the year. It was also recognized as the biggest number-one debut by a new artist on a major record label. Fifty Cent was nominated for five Grammy Awards (one of the highest achievements in the music industry) and won five World Music Awards. The secret to the CD's success, according to reviewer Ted Kessler, was that behind the clubby dance tunes there was a "cold-blooded seriousness to [50 Cent's] stories ... that set him apart." Critics also praised 50 Cent's gritty vocals and commented that his choir-boy smile and his tattooed, well-toned physique probably helped to boost sales, as well.

Member of Da Club

Following the triumph of Get Rich or Die Tryin', 50 Cent became a full-fledged member of the hip-hop club, and started to live the Hollywood lifestyle that goes with it. In October of 2003 the boy from South Jamaica purchased the house of ex-boxing champion Mike Tyson (1966–) for $4.1 million. In addition, since his "bad boy" days were not yet behind him, 50 Cent also purchased a fleet of SUVs, all of which were bulletproof. As he explained to Ebony, "No matter how successful you are, you've ... gotta take precautions." As added protection, 50 Cent wears a bullet proof vest every day, and insists that his son also wear one. Fifty Cent's fears are not unfounded. In 2002 his longtime friend and mentor Jam Master Jay was shot and killed in his recording studio in Queens, New York.

Fifty Cent does not seem to want to shake his gangster image, but he does intend to channel it into his music and into other projects: "50 Cent is a metaphor for change," 50 Cent explained to Zondra Hughes. In late 2003, 50 Cent and his group G-Unit, short for Guerilla Unit, released their first CD, called Beg for Mercy. At the same time, the rapper announced plans to write his autobiography. He was also considering some movie offers. As for the future, 50 Cent was realistic, but hopeful. As he told Serpick, "Trouble seems to find me, so I'm kinda anticipating not everything being beautiful, or going my way. But it feels like it is right now. So far, so good."

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Hughes, Zondra. "The 9 Lives of 50 Cent: Rap Star Survives Shootings, Stabbing and Death Threats." Ebony (August 2003): pp. 52–53.

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50 Cent Biography

50 Cent (born Curtis James Jackson III ) is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor known for many songs, such as “In Da Club”, “Candy Shop”, “Baby By Me”, “P.I.M.P”, “Best Friend”, etc. His face is also familiar in many TV shows and films.

50 Cent Age

James Jackson was born on July 6, 1975, in Queens, South Jamaica, New York, United States. He is 47 years old as of 2023. He celebrates his birthday on the 6th of July every year.

50 Cent Height

James Jackson stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 0 inches.

50 Cent Family

James Jackson was born to his loving parents, Sabrina Jackson (late mother) and his father whose names are unknown. He grew up in South Jamaica. He has no siblings.

50 Cent Mother

50 Cent’s mother, Sabrina Jackson, was an American drug dealer. She died in the year 1983 when 50 Cent was 8 years old. According to an interview with 50 Cent, his mother passed away in a fire at their home. It was revealed that someone had tampered with her drink and intentionally turned on the gas, causing the fire. Additionally, 50 Cent shared that his mother was a lesbian. After the tragic loss of his mother and his father leaving, 50 Cent was taken care of by his grandparents.

50 Cent Wife / Girlfriend

50 Cent is in a relationship with a woman called Jamira Haines (famously known as Cuban Link). However, there is no much information about the duo. There will be an update as soon as any information about them (their love life) is available in the limelight.

50 Cent Ex-Girlfriends

James Jackson is speculated to have dated several women in his life. Notably, he has dated Daphne Joy (a famous actress and model) and Shaniqua Tompkins.

Daphne is a prominent Philipino Actress and Model well-known for appearing in many films such as Frankenhood (2009), Setup (2011), and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). She is 36 years old as of 2023 having been born on February 8, 1987, in Olongapo, Philippines.

50 Cent Children

James Jackson and his ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins are the parents of their one son, Marquise Jackson, who is 26 years old as of 2022 having been born on October 13, 1996. Also, he and his other ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy, are the parents of their one son, Sire Jackson, a model.

Sire is 10 years old as of 2022 having been born on September 1, 2012. When Sire was 2 years old, he got a modeling contract at a headphone brand for kids called “Kidz Safe”, where he earned $700,000 through the contract.

50 Cent Controversy With Shaniqua Tompkins

In January 2007, James Jackson bought a house in New York for $2.4 million. This house became the center of a legal dispute between 50 Cent and his ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins. On May 30, 2008, while 50 Cent was filming in Louisiana, the house caught fire. In a court in Los Angeles County on August 5, 2013, 50 Cent pleaded not guilty to one count of domestic violence and four counts of vandalism. If found guilty of all charges, he could have faced up to five years in prison and a $46,000 fine.

In 2009, Shaniqua Tompkins sued 50 Cent for $50 million. She claimed that he had promised to take care of her for the rest of her life. The lawsuit had 15 different reasons for taking legal action. However, a judge dismissed the case and referred to it as a sad story of a love relationship that went bad. The two of them have been arguing for many years, and they have even used social media to continue their feud.

When 50 Cent’s son, Marquise, was born, it changed his perspective on life. He realized that he wanted to have a better relationship with his son than he had with his own father. He credited his son with motivating him to change his career and go in a different direction. Despite this, their relationship became strained when 50 Cent and Tompkins separated in 2008.

Their arguments have played out on social media multiple times. In 2020, 50 Cent revealed that he used to love his son. He even has a tattoo on his right biceps with the name “Marquise” and an image of an axe. The axe represents his warrior spirit, but he doesn’t want his son to follow the same path. He also has other tattoos, including “50”, “Southside”, and “Cold World” on his back. These tattoos symbolize his past and the environment he grew up in, but he sees them as something that is now behind him.

50 Cent Controversy With Daphne Joy

Daphne Joy (his ex-girlfriend) accused James Jackson of kicking her and causing damage to her bedroom during an argument at her condominium in Los Angeles on June 23. The estimated property damage was $7,100, and 50 Cent left before the police arrived.

Ann Nevins (Judge) ordered 50 Cent to return to court because of messages he posted on Instagram over a couple of months. Judge Ann believed that 50 Cent did not provide clear information about his financial situation and pointed out his posts showing stacks of money. In March 2016, James Jackson announced that he would no longer use Instagram and handed over control of his profile to someone else.

50 Cent Net Worth

He has an estimated net worth of $40 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a rapper, entrepreneur, and actor.

50 Cent Education

50 Cent is a proud alumnus of Andrew Jackson High School and Campus Magnet Building (formerly Andrew Jackson High School). There is no more information about his educational background, but there will be an update as soon as he mentions anything about his education to the public.

50 Cent Career (Music & Acting) | Awards

In the year 2000, 50 Cent started his music career by creating an album called “Power of the Dollar” for Columbia Records. However, just before its release, he was shot and the album never came out. In the year 2002, 50 Cent gained attention after releasing a mixtape called “Guess Who’s Back?” This led to him being discovered by Eminem and signed to Shady Records, which is part of Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.

His 1st big album, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” was a huge success. It had 2 #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: “In da Club” and “21 Questions” featuring Nate Dogg. The album sold a lot of copies and was certified 9 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In the same year, 50 Cent also started his own record label called G-Unit Records. He signed his associates Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, & Tony Yayo to the label, and together they formed the rap group G-Unit.

50 Cent continued to have success with his second album, “The Massacre.” It had a popular single called “Candy Shop” featuring Olivia. Over the years, 50 Cent has changed his musical style, and he is currently working on his sixth studio album. Besides music, he has also worked as an actor. He appeared in movies like “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” “Home of the Brave,” and “Righteous Kill.”

Throughout his career, 50 Cent has sold more than 30 million albums globally and was awarded many awards. He holds a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, 13 Billboard Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards, 6 World Music Awards, and 4 BET Awards. As an actor, he appeared in movies like the war film “Home of the Brave”, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” which was based on his own life, and the crime thriller “Righteous Kill.”

According to Billboard, 50 Cent became the 6th-best artist of the 2000s and the 3rd-best rapper (after Nelly and Eminem). Rolling Stone also recognized his album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” and his song “In da Club” in their lists of the best albums and songs of the 2000s, ranking them at number 13 and 37, respectively. In the year 2023, Billboard ranked 50 Cent as the 17th-best rapper of all time.

50 Cent Power | Power Book II: Ghost

50 Cent is one of the main cast of the American crime drama TV series, Power, and its sequel, Power Book II: Ghost. He portrays the role of Kanan Stark in the series. He acts as a drug dealer and used to be a mentor to Ghost and Tommy. However, they became rivals later on. Before the events of the series, Ghost and Tasha framed him, leading to him being sent to prison for 10 years.

The show revolves around a man named James “Ghost” St. Patrick, who seems to have it all – a beautiful wife, a luxurious penthouse in Manhattan, and success as the owner of a popular nightclub called Truth. However, beneath the surface, he lives a double life. When he’s not managing his successful business, he’s secretly involved in a drug empire that caters to the wealthy and influential.

Ghost’s loyal friend, Tommy, does everything he can to protect their lucrative drug business. But Ghost’s perspective begins to shift when he sees Truth as more than just a front for money laundering. He sees it as a chance to leave the drug world behind and have a legitimate life with his family, even though this decision unknowingly puts everything he loves at risk. The show “Power” is co-executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and created by Courtney Kemp Agboh, known for her work on “The Good Wife.”

50 Cent stars alongside many other main cast members in the series “Power”, such as;

Omari Hardwick
Naturi Naughton
La La Anthony
Michael Rainey Jr.
Rotimi Akinosho
Shane Johnson
Joseph Sikora
Jerry Ferrara
Sinqua Walls

50 Cent Businesses

James Jackson has been very successful in his business career. He has invested his money in a wide range of industries. Now he works as a manager of artists and talents and produces television shows, records, and films. He also has businesses related to clothing, footwear, dietary supplements, fragrances, video games, liquor, mobile apps, headphones, book publishing, and health drinks. He has a diverse portfolio that includes investments in financial markets, real estate, mining, vodka, fashion, boxing promotion, fragrances, and consumer electronics.

50 Cent G-Unit

After achieving mainstream success, James Jackson established his own record label called G-Unit Records in 2003. He expanded his business ventures by signing a five-year deal with Reebok in November 2003. This deal allowed him to distribute a line of G-Unit Sneakers for his G-Unit Clothing Company. In an interview, 50 Cent mentioned that all of his businesses, past and present, revolve around his alter ego and have been successful. Additionally, James Jackson ventured into the world of book publishing. On January 4, 2007, he began “G-Unit Books” (a publishing imprint) at the Time Warner Building in NY.

50 Cent Formula 50

One of 50 Cent’s early business projects was working with Glacéau to develop a special water drink called “Formula 50”. In October 2004, he became an investor in the beverage company. They gave him a small ownership stake in the company because they discovered that he liked their drink and wanted him to promote it as their spokesperson.

50 Cent Mining Business

In the year 2008, 50 Cent went to South Africa and visited a mine where they extract palladium, platinum, and iridium. He had discussions with a South African billionaire named Patrice Motsepe about buying a share of the mine. After the meeting, 50 Cent thought about investing in the mine and creating his own brand of platinum called “50 Cent-branded platinum.”

50 Cent Political Affiliation

In the year 2005, James Jackson showed his support for President George W. Bush. This happened when another rapper named Kanye West criticized Bush for not responding quickly enough to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. However, after half a year, 50 Cent changed his support and started to support Barack Obama. He mentioned in an interview with MTV News that Obama’s speeches were impressing. Eventually, though, 50 Cent lost interest in politics.

50 Cent Drugs / Narcotics

Although 50 Cent’s songs often talk about drugs and alcohol, he actually chooses not to drink any alcohol. He had a negative experience with alcohol in the past, which is why he made this decision. When he was just 12 years old, 50 Cent started selling drugs. He would pretend to go to after-school programs, but instead, he was part of a drug dealership and even brought guns and drug money to school.

However, he got caught in the tenth grade when metal detectors at Andrew Jackson High School discovered the weapons. He felt embarrassed about getting arrested in that way. After the arrest, he decided to stop hiding his involvement in selling drugs and started openly telling his grandmother about it.

50 Cent Arrest

James Jackson was arrested on June 29, 1994, because he sold 4 small containers of cocaine to a police officer who was a secret agent (undercover). After 3 weeks, the police searched his home and found heroin, a type of strong drug, 10 ounces (283.495 grams) of crack cocaine, and a starter’s pistol. Although he was given a sentence of 3 to 9 years in prison, he only served half a year in a special training camp. During his time there, he earned a diploma that is equivalent to completing high school. According to 50 Cent, he didn’t consume the cocaine.

In another incident, on December 31, 2002, around 2 a.m., 50 Cent and 4 people with him were arrested. The police found a small handgun and a larger handgun in a parked car, which they searched because its windows were darkly tinted. 50 Cent was arrested for having illegal possession of these weapons.

On July 22, 2005, 50 Cent received a sentence of two years of probation for an incident that took place in May 2004. During a performance, someone threw a water bottle at him, and he jumped into the audience in response. As a result, he faced three charges of assault and battery.

50 Cent Boxing

50 Cent started boxing when he was around 11 years old, and when he turned 14, a neighbor opened a boxing gym for local young people. Instead of spending time in school, he would either train in the gym or sell drugs on the street. Even during his primary school years, he was involved in selling drugs. He saw boxing as a competitive sport, and he believed that hip-hop, just like boxing, had a competitive nature. He thought that rappers trained themselves mentally, just like boxers, and each rapper felt like they were the best.

On July 21, 2012, he became a licensed boxing promoter when he established his new company called TMT (The Money Team). He was authorized to promote boxing matches in New York and was in the process of getting licensed in Nevada, where many significant fights take place in the United States. As a former amateur boxer himself, he signed contracts with the former featherweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Yuriorkis Gamboa, and an Olympic middleweight medalist, Andre Dirrell.

50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (famous boxer) signed Billy Dib, the IBF featherweight champion, on July 29, 2012. They announced their plans to challenge the dominance of mixed martial arts in terms of popularity and bring changes to the world of boxing through TMT Promotions. Another boxer, Zab Judah, also showed interest in making a deal with him. In December 2012, Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent went their separate ways, and 50 Cent took over the promotion company. He then founded SMS Promotions, which included boxers such as Dirrell, Gamboa, Dib, Luis Olivares, James Kirkland, and Donte Strayhorn in his group of fighters.

50 Cent Bankruptcy

On July 13, 2015, 50 Cent asked for legal protection from bankruptcy in a court in Connecticut, USA. He owed $32,509,549.91. The court allowed a creditor to continue a trial against 50 Cent in a NY court for damages related to a private video that was released, on July 17, 2015. In his bankruptcy documents, 50 Cent claimed that his assets were worth between $10 million and $50 million, but when he testified under oath, he said he was worth $4.4 million. 50 Cent’s bankruptcy lawyers later explained that he filed for bankruptcy because he had accumulated over $20 million in legal fees and judgments over the past year.

In his bankruptcy filing, 50 Cent listed 32 companies that he has a share in. He filed for bankruptcy shortly after being ordered by a jury to pay $5 million to Lastonia Leviston, rapper Rick Ross’s ex-girlfriend, for posting a sex tape of her online without her permission. He also lost a legal dispute over his Sleek headphones business, where he had invested over $2 million. A former business partner accused 50 Cent of stealing the design of the “Sleek by 50” headphones, and a judge awarded the partner more than $17.2 million.

50 Cent’s bankruptcy documents mentioned that he owns seven cars worth over $500,000, including a 2010 Rolls-Royce and a 1966 Chevrolet Coupe. His monthly expenses amount to $108,000, which includes $5,000 for gardening. He earns a monthly income of $185,000 from royalties and his external businesses and investments. He also owes money to his stylist, barber, and fitness coach.

The bankruptcy documents also revealed that 50 Cent sold the rights to collect royalties from his music. He sold half of the rights to a British music company called Kobalt Music Group for $3 million and the other half for another $3 million. These deals allowed 50 Cent to own all the rights to his music recordings while only paying for distribution.

During the bankruptcy proceedings, James Jackson filed a $75 million lawsuit against his own lawyers, accusing them of doing a poor job in representing him. He blamed them for the failure of his Sleek Audio headphones business and criticized another law firm, Garvey Schubert Barer, for not having the necessary knowledge and skills to handle his case.

50 Cent Lawsuits

Use of name.

In the year 2008, 50 Cent took legal action against Taco Bell because they ran an advertisement asking him to temporarily change his name from “50 Cent” to “79 Cent,” “89 Cent,” or “99 Cent” to match their food prices. They offered to donate $10,000 to a charity of his choosing. However, the lawsuit was resolved without going to court.

Use Of Image

On July 21, 2007, James Jackson took legal action against an advertising company called Traffix in Pearl River, New York. He claimed that they used his picture in a promotion that put his safety at risk. One of his staff members alerted him to an internet advertisement on a Myspace page. The advertisement featured a cartoon image of the rapper with a message saying, “Shoot the rapper and you will win $5000 or 5 ringtones guaranteed”.

Even though the ad didn’t mention his name, the image looked like him and implied that he supported the product. The lawsuit described the ad as “awful, terrible, and tasteless” because it used 50 Cent’s image and encouraged violence against him. He asked for unspecified punitive damages and a permanent order to stop using his image without permission.

Bamba Sample

In the year 2016, a judge ruled that Brandon Parrott gave James Jackson and Dr. Dre permission to use the song “Bamba” in their song called “P.I.M.P.”

Janitor Incident

In May 2016, while at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, 50 Cent insulted and mistreated a janitor. He accused the janitor, named Andrew Farrell, who was a teenager with hearing impairments and autism, of being intoxicated. Andrew’s parents saw a video of this incident that went viral and felt that it was disrespectful towards their child. They wanted to sue 50 Cent for his actions. Initially, they sought a lawsuit for over one million dollars, but eventually, they agreed to settle the matter. As part of the settlement, 50 Cent made a $100,000 donation to Autism Speaks and issued an apology.

Other Criminal Issues

In the year 2020, 50 Cent was part of a controversial incident. He appeared in a viral video where he gave money to a Burger King restaurant in NYC on behalf of a local scammer. However, the scammer was later arrested and was charged with Bitcoin scams, kidnapping, and assault on April 24, 2021.

50 Cent Other Controversies

A). with cam’ron.

In the year 2007, problems between Cam’ron (former Diplomat) and James Jackson began when they had a heated argument on The Angie Martinez Show on Hot 97 radio. During the show, 50 Cent expressed his opinion that the music division of Koch Entertainment (now known as MNRK Music Group) was not successful, implying that major record labels did not want to work with artists from that label.

Afterward, 50 Cent released a song called “Funeral Music” where he suggested that Cam’ron was no longer fit to lead The Diplomats and that Jim Jones should take his place. In response, Cam’ron released 2 songs titled “Curtis Pt. II” and “Curtis”. In these songs, he not only made fun of 50 Cent’s first name but also mocked his appearance, referring to him as “a gorilla with rabbit teeth.”

b). With Rick Ross

50 Cent and the famous rapper, Rick Ross, once had a conflict that started with an alleged incident at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards. Despite that, 50 Cent claimed he couldn’t remember seeing Rick Ross there when asked by the media. Later that same month, a song called “Mafia Music” by Rick Ross was leaked on the internet, with lyrics that seemed to insult James Jackson.

Before going to Venezuela, James Jackson shared a video called “Warning Shot” the 1st in a series of cartoons called “Officer Ricky.” In early Feb, he posted a video on YouTube where he interviewed “Tia,” the mother of one of Ross’ children. According to her, Rick Ross actually worked as a correctional officer in real life, contrary to his image.

c). The Game

James Jackson and The Game were once close. Despite that, their relationship changed after The Game released his very 1st album, “The Documentary”. 50 Cent felt betrayed when The Game expressed his unwillingness to get involved in G-Unit’s conflicts with other rappers like Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Nas. The Game also showed interest in working with artists who were in conflict with G-Unit. As a result, 50 Cent publicly removed The Game from G-Unit during a Hot 97 interview. Following the announcement, The Game and his entourage tried to enter the building.

Afterward, The Game recorded a diss track called “300 Bars and Runnin'” targeting both Roc-A-Fella Records and G-Unit. The diss track was included in the mixtape “You Know What It Is Volume 3”. James Jackson responded with a music video for his song “Piggy Bank,” where he portrayed The Game as Mr. Potato Head and mocked other rivals as well.

In October 2006, “The Game” made a peace offer to James Jackson, but it was not immediately accepted. However, just 2 days later, The Game mentioned on Power 106 radio that the peace offer was only valid for that one day. In some songs on his album Doctor’s Advocate, The Game hinted that the feud was over. He later stated in July 2009 that the feud had ended with the help of Diddy and Michael Jackson. The Game also apologized for his previous actions during that time.

d). Ja Rule

50 Cent was involved in a public dispute with Ja Rule (famous rapper) and his label, Murder Inc. Records, prior to signing with Interscope Records. The conflict started when James Jackson claimed that a friend of his had stolen jewelry from Ja Rule. In response, Ja Rule accused James Jackson of planning the robbery.

Ja Rule believed that the disagreement arose from a video shoot in Queens, where James Jackson didn’t like seeing Ja Rule receive a lot of admiration from the neighborhood. In May 2011, it was confirmed that the feud between Jackson AKA 50 Cent, and Ja Rule come to an end. Ja Rule stated that they were no longer enemies and that they would never collaborate on any music together.

However, on August 7, 2015, the feud between the 2 rappers reignited when Ja Rule commented on a social media post about a dispute between Drake and Meek Mill. This enraged James Jackson, who responded with photos and comments on Instagram, taking Drake’s side in the feud. The conflict resurfaced again on January 19, 2018, when Ja Rule called out 50 Cent on Twitter, sparking another round of public disagreement between them.

50 Cent Books / Author

James Jackson has written several books, including a memoir titled “From Pieces to Weight” in 2005, which sold 73,000 hardcover copies and 14,000 paperback copies. He also co-authored a crime novel and collaborated with Robert Greene on a book called “The 50th Law,” which offered an urban perspective on “The 48 Laws of Power.” In November 2011, he released a young adult fiction novel, “50 Cent’s Playground,” which tells the story of a bullied boy and his lesbian mom.

Below are James Jackson’s books;

The 50th Law (2009)
Playground (2011)
Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter (2020)
Formula 50: A 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Plan That Will Transform Your Life (2012)
The Ski Mask Way (2007)
From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens (2005)
The Diamond District (2008)
Blow (2007)
Heaven’s Fury (2007)
Derelict (2007)

50 Cent Albums

Solo albums.

Below are James Jackson’s song albums;

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

Collaborative albums

T·O·S (Terminate on Sight) (with G-Unit) (2008)
Beg for Mercy (with G-Unit) (2003)

50 Cent Songs

Below are some of James Jackson’s songs that have not been mentioned above;

Disco Inferno
I’m The Man
Poppin’ Them Thangs
Straight to the Bank
Wanna Get to Know You
Just A Lil Bit
Ayo Technology

50 Cent Movies and TV Shows

Below are some of James Jackson’s films he has appeared;

Expend4bles
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Escape Plan
Den of Thieves
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Below are some of James Jackson’s television shows he has appeared;

Supreme Team
Power Book II: Ghost
Hip Hop Uncovered

50 Cent Social Media Platforms

He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 29.3M followers on Instagram.

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50 Cent Biography: I’m excited to be releasing our brand new Bounce Mojo bio of one of my all-time favorite rappers – 50 Cent!

Curtis James Jackson, AKA 50 Cent, is an American hip-hop artist, television producer, acclaimed actor, and business mogul.

In this bio, you’ll learn everything you need to know…

Career, Bankruptcy, Net worth
His Early Life, Relationship, Family
His movies, albums, and record deals
Height, Weight, Tatoos, etc…

So, grab a coffee and prepare to be immersed in 50 Cent’s Celebrity life for a while…

Table of Contents

Who Is 50 Cent?

Curtis James, best known by his rapper name 50 Cent, is an American hip hop artist, television producer, acclaimed actor, and business mogul.

50 Cent came into the spotlight when he released his first studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, produced by Eminem and Dr. Dre in 2003.

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The Young 50 Cent

50 Cent grew up in the care of his single mother, Sabrina Jackson, in South Jamaica. He didn’t have the best childhood since his mother died in a fire when he was just eight years old. After such an unfortunate event, he was left with his grandparents who raised him – with all they had.

When he was 11, 50 Cent started boxing in the hopes of becoming a professional boxer.

But one short year later, he was selling drugs in school. He even bought a gun for protection and took it with him to school when he was only 15.

It was a hard knock life.

His first arrest happened that same year, thanks to his high school’s security detecting the gun and drugs.

After that incident, he dropped out of school and focused on his drug business.

50 Cent: Family & Relationships

The Love of 50 Cent’s Life

Nope, it’s not someone he dated or is currently dating.

Beulah Jackson, his grandmother, brought up 50 Cent in their simple home in South Jamaica Queens. Cent grew up with his mother’s eight siblings.

Her death in 2014 made headlines as 50 Cent recalled everything he and his grandmother encountered while he was growing up.

From his drug pin stories to how he achieved his success today – it was all laid bare when she died.

50 Cent & His Grandfather

His grandfather, Curtis Jackson II, now lives with the rapper. He loves to take care of him and enjoys spending his days-off with him.

50 Cent & His Romantic Relationships

50 Cent has dated many women including the socialite Paris Hilton, reality show star Kim Kardashian, English model Naomi Campbell, and fitness model-businesswoman Cuban Link.

He has two kids – one from Shaniqua Tompkins (mother of Marquise Jackson, 50 Cent’s oldest son and another with Daphne Joy (mother of Sire Jackson), whom he dated before his relationships with Campbell and Link.

Cuban Link (also known as Jamira Haines) is a fitness trainer and a pre-law student from New Jersey. They had their first date in a restaurant because Link wasn’t sure if she was meeting the “real” 50 Cent.

Cautious lady!

The two have been dating since 2019.

50 Cent Education

50 Cent attended Andrew Jackson High School for a while.

He then earned his General Education Development (GED) diploma after he spent six months in a boot camp.

50 Cent Career

In 1996, he first tried rapping and exploring his music. This led to his cameo on React, a song of Onyx in 1998. After that, he created an unreleased album under Jam Master Jay Records.

He signed a contract under Columbia Records in 1999 after he left Jam Master Jay Records.

His first official album entitled Power of the Dollar was released in 2000. Afterward, he created Hollow Point Entertainment with Bang ‘Em Smurf.

Get Rich or Die Trying (his album in 2002) became 50 Cent’s ticket to success .

It was thanks to the fact that Eminem and Dr. Dre produced this album. In da Club , the album’s lead single topped the Billboard charts and was named the most listened to song for a week in radio history.

Under Interscope Records, his second studio album was The Massacre – this sold more than a million copies in its first week. Three songs from the album also paved the way to the top five of Billboard.

Curtis was the third album of 50 Cent, and this was based on his life story before he became famous. It ranked second to Kanye West’s Graduation on the Billboard 200, starting the very public sales battle.

In 2009, Before I Self Destruct was released and achieved high sales.

In 2014, Mane made public his album The Oddfather exactly on the same day as his trial for illegal possession of firearms.

50 Cent only released some mixtapes in 2015 as he focused on his personal life.

Later on, he announced to the public that he was going through bankruptcy proceedings.

His last album under Interscope Records was released in 2017, and it was entitled Best of.

50 Cent Scandals & Controversies

Just like other rappers, 50 Cent has been through numerous controversies throughout his career.

I’ve put together a timeline of his disputes and what he did to solve them – read on to learn more about them.

50 Cent vs. South Jamaica Queens

Selling cocaine prison sentence – 1994 .

In 1994, he went to jail twice for selling cocaine and illegal possession of drugs. He was sentenced to three to nine years in prison, but instead of that, he attended six months in a boot camp where he also finished his diploma for high school.

Illegal Possession Of Firearms – 2002

50 Cent was arrested again in 2002 for illegal possession of firearms.

Assault and Battery – 2005

He was again given a two-year-probation for assault and battery after he jumped into a group of people.

50 Cent vs. Traffix of Pearl River – 2007

Cent filed a lawsuit against Traffix of Pearl River, who used his photo for one of their advertisements. He said that his safety was threatened because of the ad that had words “shoot the rapper, and you’ll win $5000 or five ringtones.”

50 Cent vs. Andrew Farrell – 2016

A viral video of a deaf, autistic teenager (Andrew Farrell) working in Northern Kentucky International Airport being harassed and insulted by 50 Cent in 2016 resulted in legal charges against the rapper. The case was settled when the rapper gave his public apology and $100,000 donation to Autism Speaks (an organization that promotes autism awareness).

Interesting Facts About 50 Cent

He has two video games based on himself (50 Cent: Bulletproof 1 and 2).
50 Cent used to sell drugs when he was a teenager, and he saw rap as a way to stop.
He is left-handed.
Aside from his three security guards, he also wears a bulletproof vest every time he goes out (all of his G-Unit crew also wear one as protection). He also uses a bulletproof and bombproof SUV to keep him safe.
The dimple on his face isn’t a real dimple but a wound he encountered when he was shot.

50 Cent Movies

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Get Rich or Die Tryin’

The story revolves around the life of Marcus (an orphan street kid) in the Bronx.

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Righteous Kill

It starts with a hunt against a vigilante by two known New York City detectives.

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This film is about the story of a drug dealer crushed by his cousin’s death.

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All Things Fall Apart

Deon, the star of this film – a running back – who fights both cancer and life.

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A planned heist turns into an action drama about friends and their problems.

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A film about gangsters and their never-ending feud with the cops.

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The story reflects on how a boxer plans for his one last “fight.”

50 Cent isn’t just a rapper.

He’s also an action star and a producer.

If you’re curious about the films he was featured in – we’ll look at those now…

His first film was “Get Rich or DieTryin’’, an American hip-hop crime film and movie adaptation of the rapper’s life. It was released in 2005 and was directed by award-winning filmmaker Jim Sheridan.

In 2008, 50 Cent starred in a thriller film called Righteous Kill with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.

Before I Self Destruct was another film by 50 Cent. He wrote the script, directed the film, produced it, and starred in it.

The crime drama was released in 2009.

Twelve was another film that 50 Cent starred in. It was a crime drama that revolved around teenagers. He co-starred with Kiefer Sutherland, Chace Crawford, and Emma Roberts.

In 2011, 50 Cent starred in All Things Fall Apart, a drama where he co-starred with Ray Liotta and Mario Van Peebles. It centred around a football player who had cancer and the story of how he fought it.

Later on, he had another film called Set Up an action thriller about a heist in 2011. It was released directly to DVD, and he starred alongside Bruce Willis and Ryan Philippe.

His acting stint in 2011 didn’t end there because he starred in Blood Out with Val Kilmer and AnnaLynne McCord. Jason Hewitt and John O’Connell wrote the action thriller.

Southpaw is a sports drama that showcased the acting skills of 50 Cent in 2015. It was also starred by Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, and Forest Whitaker. The movie was about the life of Billy “The Great” Hope (Gyllenhaal), a junior middleweight boxing champion.

50 Cent Books

Aside from being an actor, rapper, and producer, 50 Cent is also a bestselling author. He sold numerous copies of his books from his “The 50th Law” book in 2009, to his “Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter” book in 2020.

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The 50th Law

The 50th Law talks about different ways of achieving a more prosperous life.

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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter

In this book, 50 Cent shares his strategies on his comeback in the industry.

50 Cent Business Interests

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson owns several businesses making him a most successful entrepreneur. Here are some of the business ventures he owns or has invested in:

He had stocks from Vitamin Water (electrolytes-rich water) and gained $100 million after he sold his shares in the company.
He also owns a clothing brand named G Unit Clothing Company. The clothing line is based in New York and has been in the retail market since 2003.
After selling his Vitamin Water shares, 50 Cent and his business partner Chris Clarke founded an energy drink called “Street King,” which was renamed as “SK Energy.”

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50 Cent Lifetime Achievements:

50 Cent won three American Music Awards and was nominated thrice for his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and The Massacre.
He currently has one Grammy thanks to his collaboration with Eminem and Dr. Dre in Eminem’s 2010 hit single, Crack a Bottle. He also received a total of 14 nominations from the awarding body.
BET Awards gave Cent seven nominations, while BET Hip Hop Awards nominated him twice. He won three BET Awards and one award as the Hustler of the Year 2007 with Hip Hop Awards.
In 2004, he won Best International Breakthrough Artist during the BRIT Awards. He was also nominated for two other awards from the body.

Top 3 Quotes From 50 Cent

“Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endless possibility. Around me is boundless opportunity. My strength is mental, physical, and spiritual.”

“Sunny days wouldn’t be special if it wasn’t for the rain. Joy wouldn’t feel so good if it wasn’t for pain.”

“Some people are born with very little; some are fortunate enough to have it all. When I grew up, we didn’t have much. I had to hustle to get what I wanted… but I had that hunger for more. I didn’t always make the right choices, but I learned from my mistakes.”

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Top 3 Memes – 50 Cent

3 Lessons From 50 Cent

Don’t depend on others – Cent is a firm believer in relying only on himself whenever possible.
Take the best out of every negative situation. 50 Cent wasn’t able to continue producing and releasing his first album under Columbia Records because of the shooting incident. However, he didn’t give up but instead created more music so that someone would listen – then Eminem did…
Keep on going, and moving forward – is another lesson to learn from Cent. He learned more from his bankruptcy and studied what he could do to avoid it happening again.

FAQ’s: Frequently Asked Questions

Is 50 cent married.

50 Cent has never been married – however, he is currently in a relationship with Cuban Link.

Was 50 Cent shot?

Yes, he was shot nine times in 2000 by an unknown assailant.

Was 50 Cent in jail?

Yes – he served about six months in jail and has been in and out of prison for different reasons (e.g. drugs, and assault).

Are 50 Cent and Pop Smoke related to each other?

No, they aren’t relatives, but they do share a good relationship as friends.

Is Chris Lighty the manager of 50 Cent?

Yes, the late manager used to manage 50 Cent’s career until he died in 2002.

Summary: 50 Cent Biography

In summary, 50 Cent isn’t just a famous rapper, he is also an entrepreneur, actor, producer, writer, filmmaker, and director.

My biggest takeaway from this biography is that 50 Cent continued to thrive and hustle harder despite everything he encountered.

He still worked on his music and tried to improve so that someone would ‘find’ his music and give him the opportunity that would bring him back to the industry after his hiatus.

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50 Cent Digital Biography

It was hard in his early life, but Curtis James Jackson III aka 50 Cent finally made it to become a renowned popular African American hip hop artist the world ever has. Born on July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens in New York, he grew up in a broken home family, his hustler mother Sabrina Jackson died when he was merely eight years old, while his father left the family, leaving his grandmother to parent him. Lost those closest to him at an early age and encouraged by his desire for things would drive him begun drug dealing at the age of twelve. Eventually encountered the law and began making visits to prison, 50 pursued his dream of becoming a heavyweight boxer, but finally fell back on rapping.

Took rapping seriously, it was in the mid '90s that the young man stayed away from crime and began making music. His break came soon thereafter upon meeting Jam Master Jay of Run DMC through a friend who instead of only taught him how to count bars, write choruses, and structure songs, passed over a tape of beats and asked him to rap over it. Got the man impressed, he was signed to his label, JMJ Records. Unfortunately, the deal didn't result much which prompted 50 to leave the label and quickly signed another deal with Columbia Records, thanks to the platinum selling producers Trackmasters who took noticed on his rapping skill. Began working on his debut album, he produced thirty-six songs in two and a half weeks, eighteen of which were included on his unofficially released album, "Power of the Dollar [Unreleased]" in 2000.

A trio of singles preceded the album's proposed release, namely "Your Life's on the Line," "Thug Love" featuring Destiny's Child, and "How to Rob," in fact, contributed to 50's rising to popularity. The latter track, which lyrics detail how he would rob particular big-name rappers, attracted a lot of attention thus making it a hit. Shortly after the release of the single, on May 24, 2000, just before Columbia was set to release "Power of the Dollar [Unreleased]", he encountered a deadly incident on 161st Street in Jamaica, Queens when an assassin attempted to end his life, shooting him nine times with a 9mm pistol while he sat helpless in the passenger seat of a car. Spent thirteen days in recovery, he survived but Columbia Records decided to drop him, blacklisted him in the recording industry after finding out he had been shot, put "Power of the Dollar [Unreleased]" to shelve.

Hard for him to find a studio to work with in the US during the two following years, 50 Cent headed for Canada. With the help from his business partner Sha Money XL, he made a return to the rap underground, began recording over thirty songs for mixtapes and formed a hip hop group G-Unit, featuring Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and Tony Yayo, with the intention to set up a solid career in the industry. Together they produced large quantities of tracks, some of which featured the companions rapping over popular beats, while the others mocked popular rappers, and had them compiled on "Guess Who's Back?" in 2002. Much to their surprise, the mixtape garnered industry attention as well as street esteem, particularly popular rapper Eminem who declared on a radio show his admiration for 50 Cent. And amidst a bidding war that followed, Em indeed got him signed to his and Dr. Dre 's Shady/Aftermath label.

Not only Em and Dre lent their hand to executive produce 50's upcoming album, but also each of them helped producing a few tracks for the set, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", released on February 6, 2003. Prior to the release of the LP, Em got him debuted on the soundtrack to his film "8 Mile", singing "Wanksta" which became a runaway hit in late 2002, setting the stage for "In da Club," the Dre-produced lead single from "Get Rich". The so-called "most hyped debut album by a rap artist in about a decade" by All Music Guide, satisfyingly sold 872,000 copies in its first week of release, led the LP to be certified gold in its first week, platinum the following week, and was eventually certified six times platinum by the RIAA. In 2003, 50 established his own record label, G-Unit Records, and appointed his manager Sha Money XL as the president. Subsequently, a second effort "The Massacre" was put on the market by March 3, 2005, spawned two major hit singles, namely "Candy Shop" and "Disco Inferno".

"The Massacre" sold extremely well, 1.15 million copies in its first four days of release, exceeding its predecessor while making it the sixth fastest-selling album since SoundScan began tracking sales data in 1991. Had his music career sky rocketed, 50 gave hand at acting, starred alongside senior actor Terrence Howard in the semi-autobiographical film "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", chronicling his personal life, an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music. Put a gun theme in its advertisement, the flick provoked protest from some community leaders who at the end had the movie posters banned. Amid the controversies, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" made its way to hit the theaters as slated though, on November 5, 2005. Already became a household name, 50 added more film projects into his resume, starring in the 2007 "Home of the Brave", being in the same scene with Samuel L. Jackson and Jessica Biel among others.

As of 2007, 50 was billed to star in three more films, "The Dance", "Live Bet", and "The Ski Mask Way", all slated for 2008 release with the latter also saw him served as producer for the first time. In the meantime, his music career was still going strong as the third studio album "Curtis" is set to release on September 4, 2007. He was about to name this piece "Before I Self Destruct" because he saw himself doing so but then thought otherwise. He then came up with "Curtis S.S.K." with the abbreviation referring to SoundScan Killa before deciding for the last time to name the album simply "Curtis" He claimed that the moniker "Before I Self Destruct" would be kept for his next project, the fourth album that will be released February 4, 2008.

As of his personal life, 50 has a son, named Marquise Jackson, with his then girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, who was born in 1997. It was the birth of the infant that brought drastic changes to the star's life, of which he was quoted as saying, "[w]hen my son came into my life, my priorities changed, because I wanted to have the relationship with him, that I didn't have with my father." Greater than that, he also credited his son to become the inspiration of his career, revealed "[m]e being an artist on the music front came from my son actually. He was motivation to go in a different direction." Rose to stardom mostly due to his music works, 50 also became media darling due to his run in with the law and feud with fellow rappers, The Game and Ja Rule, just to name a few. Meanwhile, he was engaged in a creative battle with Kanye West who happened to release his new album 'Graduation' on September 11, 2007, the same date his 'Curtis' will be released. Predicted chart battle occurred with Kanye offering a national debate on TV defending each album. Although the debate was shut down few weeks after the idea came out, 50 took the battle seriously. He stated that if his album sale is below Kanye's, he will quit writing music for himself.

(source: aceshowbiz.com)

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50 Cent's 2 Kids: All About Marquise and Sire

50 Cent shares son Marquise with Shaniqua Tompkins and son Sire with Daphne Joy

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50 Cent is a father of two.

The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, welcomed his first child, son Marquise Jackson, with Shaniqua Tompkins in 1996. 50 Cent's second son, Sire Jackson, was born in 2012 to his then-partner Daphne Joy.

50 Cent became a father before he found success as a rapper. However, Marquise and 50 Cent have had a turbulent relationship in the decades since. The two have been estranged for many years and much of their drama has played out on social media, most notably in 2018 when 50 Cent left a disturbing comment on his firstborn's Instagram post.

On the other hand, 50 Cent appears to have a close relationship with his younger son Sire, with whom he’s shared several photos over the years. In 2019, he posted an image of himself and Sire for Father’s Day that read “Best Friends Forever!”

Currently, 50 Cent is seeking sole custody of his 11-year-old son due to the allegations in Rodney Jones’ March 2024 lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs that Sire's mother Joy worked as a sex worker, according to a representative for the rapper. Later that month, Joy accused her ex of physically and sexually assaulting her , though 50 Cent's representative told PEOPLE the accusations were "false and baseless."

Here's everything to know about 50 Cent's two sons.

Marquise Jackson, 27

Marquise Jackson Instagram

50 Cent's older son Marquise was born in October 1996 to the rapper and his then-girlfriend Tompkins. The "In Da Club" singer and Tompkins had dated on and off throughout the '90s before eventually splitting. The exes had an extended custody battle over Marquise and didn't reach an official arrangement until October 2008.

During the custody fight, 50 Cent told MTV in the summer of 2008 that his relationship with his son was “changing because he and his mom aren't friends anymore.”

The artist added, "There's different channels I have to go through. He has lawyers appointed to him through the court. So I have to talk to his lawyer to get things situated for me to actually get him. The relationship between my wallet and his mom has changed. When people have expensive habits, it's a hell of a transition for them when that money is not there anymore. She said all kind of things about me I never would expect."

In the official custody agreement, 50 Cent received visitation rights and was allowed to see Marquise one weekend every month and to share holidays and vacations with Tompkins. However, a source told PEOPLE in 2018 that while the rapper supported his son until he turned 18, 50 Cent has been “estranged from his son for many years.”

Marquise told Rap-Up in 2017 that his relationship with his father “completely went south” when he was “probably like 10 or 11.” Marquise said, “He wasn’t really around enough. It kind of dwindled down as time went on and certain events happened. For me, I just started feeling differently about him because growing up, my dad was my superhero. He’s on television, he does this, he does this, he would take me to school. It was like having a father who’s Superman, more or less."

He continued, “But then, as I got older, you start realizing things or you start seeing certain patterns and it takes an effect on your relationship with people. That’s what happened with me and my father. He’s still alive but I can’t tell you our last conversation or the last time we even had a dialogue.”

In December 2018, their father-son relationship hit a new low when 50 Cent posted a disturbing comment on an Instagram photo of Marquise with the son of Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, a rival of 50 Cent. (Criminal investigators previously alleged McGriff was involved in a plot to kill 50 Cent which culminated in the rapper’s May 2000 shooting, a search warrant unsealed in 2005 revealed. McGriff is currently serving a life sentence on unrelated charges.)

50 Cent commented on the picture, "If both these little n------ got hit by a bus, I wouldn't have a bad day ."

A source later told PEOPLE that “people started commenting on the photo, tagging 50 and saying it was disrespectful.” The source said that Marquise “does this kind of stuff to get a rise out” of his father , adding, “Any time 50 is having a problem with anyone on social media, his son will seek out that person and then make it a point to post it."

Following the backlash to his comment, 50 Cent posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he had “zero ill will towards anyone living on this Earth.” The Power actor continued, “The people Shanquois son looks up to and associates with is a reflection of the negative energy he embraces towards me. I paid his mother $1,360,000 in support to afford him opportunities I never had."

50 Cent and Marquise's drama continued in October 2022, when Marquise offered his father $6,700 to spend 24 hours with him. “Since y’all think $6,700 is sooo much money someone tell my pops I will pay him $6,700 for just 24hr of his time so we can do everything I ever wanted to do with him as a kid,” he wrote on Instagram .

Later that month, 50 Cent appeared on The Breakfast Club , where he said his son does not want to sit down with him, explaining that he would call him and not TMZ to “say you want to sit down.”

50 Cent noted, “If you’ve mailed someone a million dollars, right, and they have zero respect for you, how much you think you gotta give them before they have a little bit.” He also admitted that he does not think “the relationship works.”

Following his dad’s interview, Marquise wrote on Instagram , “Now y’all all see I tried to reach out to talk to my pops as a MAN in front of the 🌎 & behind the scenes. I have no phone number for you & You’ve had me blocked on social media for years so I can’t DM you personally & everybody that is mutual is scared to touch the topic bc they’re scared of you. This seems to be the only way to reach you.”

He continued, “I’m not a kid anymore. No mommy involved. I don’t want nor need money from you. I stand on my own 2. I don’t like attention I had so many opportunities to get that and I choose not too. I saw the breakfast club interview and it didn’t sound like much accountability there just ego, blaming and more so about money as if you were the child in the situation. Those text messages was ME I was waiting outside for you that was the day you broke my heart. I forgave you for it. I’m ready when you ready to sit down & talk.”

Through it all, Marquise has followed in 50 Cent's footsteps and launched a career in music. He released his first single, "Different," in 2017 and has dropped several tracks since.

Sire Jackson, 11

50 Cent Facebook

50 Cent's second son, Sire, was born in September 2012. He shares Sire with his ex-girlfriend Joy.

The rapper and his younger son seemingly enjoy a close relationship. On Father’s Day in 2019, 50 Cent shared a photo of himself cuddling with Sire on Facebook, writing, “My little man is my buddy, when ever he thinks something not going right he go 😟🤷🏽‍♂️can you please just call my dad. LOL.”

Ahead of Christmas that year, the "Candy Shop" artist treated Sire to a shopping spree at a Toy ‘R’ Us store that he had shut down . Joy shared photos from the father-son outing on Sire's Instagram page, which she runs. “When I asked my Dad for the 'WHOLE Toys R Us Store' for Christmas I didn’t think he would actually do it, but he did 😱🤩❤️ Thank you Daddy! Best Christmas Ever! 😱🙏🏽 🎄 🎁,” read the post.

50 Cent and Sire have walked the red carpet together, too. In January 2023, Sire joined his father at the season 2 premiere of BMF . The father-son duo coordinated with matching suits and ties for the outing in Los Angeles.

The rapper's relationship with Sire's mom Joy, however, is fraught. In March 2024, Joy accused her ex of sexual and physical assault. "Let's put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me. You are no longer my oppressor and my God will handle you from this point on," she wrote on Instagram, adding, "You have permanently damaged the last hope I had for you as a father to preserve our family with these last and final false claims made against me. You have broken our hearts for the last and final time." 50 Cent has denied the claims.

Joy's allegations against 50 Cent came following the rapper's decision to pursue sole custody of their son, Sire. Per the artist's representative, 50 Cent is doing so because of the allegations in Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy that Joy worked as a sex worker. ( Joy has refuted Jones' claims against her .)

A representative for 50 Cent told PEOPLE in a statement, "The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy, the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire."

In 2013, the rapper was charged with domestic violence against Joy. He pled guilty to a lesser charge of misdemeanor vandalism resulting from an incident where he allegedly kicked Joy in the stomach and destroyed her property during an argument. 50 Cent struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years of probation and 30 days of community service.

50 Cent taunts Sean 'Diddy' Combs after feds raid his mansions. Here's their 18-year beef explained.

Authorities raided Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday.
The rapper 50 Cent taunted Combs online amid their 18-year feud.
Here's the beef between 50 Cent and Diddy, explained.

50 Cent taunted Sean "Diddy" Combs on Instagram after federal officials raided Combs' mansions in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday.

Combs is facing sexual-assault allegations and numerous lawsuits. The Los Angeles Times , citing unnamed sources, reported the Department of Homeland Security carried out the raids as part of a sex-trafficking investigation.

On Instagram, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, joked about the situation. The two rappers have been feuding since the early 2000s.

On Monday, 50 Cent posted a screenshot of a TMZ article about the raid criticizing Combs in the caption, but it has since been deleted. He wrote: "Now it's not Diddy do it, it's Diddy Done. They don't come like that unless they got a case."

50 cent is dragging Diddy on instagram 😂 he posted a lot more too pic.twitter.com/jUjEIYfg83 — Dustin Dailey (@ThreeDailey) March 26, 2024

Page Six reported 50 Cent also posted a screenshot of Combs' two sons in handcuffs, but the picture has been deleted.

In the caption, he wrote: "Shit just got real. The Fed's in all the cribs, damn they got the kids in cuffs."

50 Cent and Combs' beef started in 2006

The feud between the two rappers publicly kicked off in 2006 when 50 Cent released a diss track called "The Bomb," which claims that Combs knows who shot and killed The Notorious B.I.G. in March 1997.

Since then, the pair have made numerous comments about each other. In 2010, for example, Combs described 50 Cent as a "hating ass crap" after he became the manager of Rick Ross in 2009 — another rapper that 50 Cent had beef with, according to HipHopDX .

50 Cent also got involved when Combs' ex-partner Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit in November alleging rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She claimed that she was trapped in a "cycle of abuse" with the rapper.

Combs settled the case a day after Ventura filed the suit.

In December, 50 Cent said his production company was working on a documentary about the sexual-assault allegations against Combs. He later posted a clip from the documentary featuring the Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry alleging that Combs spiked girls' drinks at parties.

🚨 G-Unit Film & Television proceeds from this Documentary will go to victims of Sexual Assault and Rape ! pic.twitter.com/nNqdFKHACp — 50cent (@50cent) December 7, 2023

A representative for 50 Cent told Variety in December: "The untitled 'Diddy' documentary is in development through G-Unit Film and Television with Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson serving as Executive Producer, proceeds from this documentary that G-Unit Film & Television receives will go to victims of sexual assault and rape."

Representatives for 50 Cent and Combs did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) or visit its website to receive confidential support.

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1. Boneyard

Action, Thriller | Post-production

Inspired by the true events of a serial killer that may still be out there today.

Director: Asif Akbar | Stars: Mel Gibson , 50 Cent , Nora Zehetner , Brian Van Holt

2. Skill House

Horror | Filming

A dark satire of social media and influencer culture, unflinching take on fame and what new celebrities are willing to do to attain it.

Director: Josh Stolberg | Stars: Neal McDonough , 50 Cent , Caitlin Carmichael , Leah Pipes

Drama | Pre-production

In 1995 Detroit, a talented rapper fights to prove himself on the local hip-hop scene. Eminem stars in this acclaimed drama loosely based on his life.

Star: Eminem

4. Vice City

It follows three former soldiers who return to their homes after being dishonorably discharged from the military for being involved in the Iran Contra scandal.

5. Free Agents

Action, Crime, Drama | Pre-production

A group of professional athletes conspire to steal back money from the team owners who are exploiting and underpaying them.

Director: Deon Taylor | Star: 50 Cent

6. Origins (II)

Crime | Announced

Follows the early years of Ghost and Tommy.

7. Tomorrow, Today (TV Movie)

Drama | Announced

A veteran is endowed with super powers after being falsely imprisoned and enrolled in a scientific experiment against his will.

8. Redemption Ink

Documentary | Announced

Follows former members of hate groups and gangs as they reach a turning point in their lives. These problematic people are covering off their gang tattoos as a first step toward redemption.

9. Murder Was the Case

Follow Broadus, that in 1993 was charged with first degree murder for the shooting of Philip Woldermariam, a member of a rival gang who was actually killed by Snoop's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, aka Malik.

10. Lady Danger

Animation | Announced

Follows Lady Danger, an afrofuturistic ass-kicking Agent of B.O.O.T.I, as she and her team fight villains who are trying to destroy earth during the year 2075.

Star: Nicki Minaj

11. Creature House

Thriller | Announced

Follow a group o friends as they get trapped in the Horror movie museum of their recently deceased friend, a legendary artist and visual effect's Guru.

12. Family Affair

Comedy, Music | Announced

Follows A-ron, a faded R&B star and committed bachelor whose life is thrown into a tailspin when he's saddled with raising his sister's four kids.

13. Unrapped

Reality-TV | Announced

Coached by Hip-Hop mentors, celebrities will battle until a king or queen is crowned.

14. Let Me Hear A Rhyme

Three teenagers have to find who murdered their friend by searching the clues left on their friend's music.

Director: Morgan Cooper

15. The Gun

Follow a young man whose bright future gets menaced by his urge for revenge for his father's murder as he finds a gun connected with an evil force.

16. Homecoming (III)

Comedy | Announced

A group of college seniors celebrate their final homecoming by trying to get in to the most exclusive house party on campus.

17. Trill League

Animation, Action | Announced

In an era of social injustice and internet trolls, a league of black superheroes, Trill League is tasked with saving the world from monsters, super villains and haters of all kinds.

18. The 50th Law

Biography | Announced

Follows 50 Cent's rise as both a young urban hustler and as an up-and-coming musician with lessons and anecdotes from historical figures.

19. Queen Nzinga

Follows Queen Nzinga's transformation from an innocent princess into a fearless warrior queen.

Star: Yetide Badaki

20. Twenty Four Seven

Based on the book "Notorious C.O.P.: The Inside Story of the Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay Investigations from NYPD's First 'Hip-Hop Cop'" by Parker and Matt Diehl.

Star: Tip 'T.I.' Harris

21. A Moment in Time

Historical moments in hip-hop culture and revolve around a different music icon, sports hero, infamous drug organization.

22. Fightland (II)

A retired world champion wrestler, dragged into the womb of the sport's corruption, must return to the life that nearly destroyed him to save his missing friend.

23. Untitled True Crime Project

Plot under wraps.

24. Trackmaster

A rap duo is set to release a song with a beat from mysterious origins, as they realized how it has summoned an ancient spirit that kills everybody that hears it.

25. Fightland (I)

Follows a retired fighter drawn into the corrupt underbelly of the sport after the disappearance of his childhood best friend. To save his friend, the troubled fighter will have to return to a way of life that nearly destroyed him.

26. The Case of Cyntoia Brown

Cyntoia Brown-Long was sex trafficked by a boyfriend, tried as an adult at 16 years old and sentenced to life in prison for aggravated robbery and first-degree murder.

27. Prey Before You Eat

The anti-hero Andrés Hernández, who goes on the run after his life goes awry in New York, returns to Puerto Rico to reunite with his family, but finds out his story and a whole new set of troubles in his new home.

28. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2024)

Action, Crime, Drama | Post-production

Plot unknown. A sequel to the 2018 film 'Den of Thieves'.

Director: Christian Gudegast | Stars: Gerard Butler , Jordan Bridges , O'Shea Jackson Jr. , Evin Ahmad

29. Power Book II: Ghost (2020–2024) Episode: I Don't Die Easy (2024)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama

Director: Joy Lane | Stars: Lovell Adams-Gray , Tai Bennett , Michael John Benzaia , Mary J. Blige

30. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– ) Episode: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson/Robert Herjavec/Matteo Bocelli (2024)

TV-PG | Talk-Show

Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson; Robert Herjavec (TV series, "Shark Tank"); Kelly and Mark learn Indian-style dance; Matteo Bocelli performs;

Stars: Kelly Ripa , Mark Consuelos , 50 Cent , Robert Herjavec

31. Dish Nation (2011– ) Episode: Angela Bassett/50 Cent/Teyana Taylor/Iman Shumpert/ (2024)

TV-PG | News

Angela Bassett gets an Academy Award; 50 Cent says that he won't have sex for a year; Teyana Taylor accuses Iman Shumpert of smoking marijuana while he is with their children; whether UFOs are on Earth;

Stars: Da Brat , Gary With Da Tea , Heidi Hamilton , Porsha Williams

32. Dish Nation (2011– ) Episode: Sofia Vergara/50 Cent/Egypt Sherrod/Mike Jackson/ (2024)

Sofia Vergara's dating rule; 50 Cent's dramatic weight loss; Camron's beef with Ben Simmons; an interview with Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (TV series, "Married to Real Estate");

33. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– ) Episode: Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg/Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson (2024)

TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Rapper Dr. Dre (ceremony where he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame); rapper Snoop Dogg; rapper Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson;

Stars: Jimmy Kimmel , Dr. Dre , Snoop Dogg , 50 Cent

34. The Expendables 4 (2023)

R | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on, the Expendables are the world's last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table.

Director: Scott Waugh | Stars: Jason Statham , 50 Cent , Megan Fox , Dolph Lundgren

Votes: 36,983

35. Eladio Carrión Feat. 50 Cent: Si salimos (2023 Music Video)

3 min | Music

Directors: Eif Rivera , José Emilio Sagaró | Stars: 50 Cent , Eladio Carrión

36. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Family Dinner (2023)

TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Meech smuggles drugs from Las Vegas as a test to secure a new plug for BMF, a vicious gangster from the Brewster Projects, K-9; Terry begins his new car-ride business with Charles after leaving the drug game.

Director: Solvan Naim | Stars: Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory , Da'Vinchi , Michole Briana White , Myles Truitt

37. Power Book II: Ghost (2020–2024) Episode: Your Perception, Your Reality (2023)

TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama

A new semester at Stansfield means a fresh start for Tariq; Brayden learns the ropes at Weston Holdings under his uncle Lucas; Monet grieves the loss of Zeke; Cane searches for a new connect.

Director: Geary McLeod | Stars: Michael Rainey Jr. , Shane Johnson , Gianni Paolo , Lovell Adams-Gray

38. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Devil's Night (2023)

Devil's Night and a drug drought causes chaos and a spike in crime in the city of Detroit. Meech seeks a new supply from K-9 at a bloody cost.

Director: Janice Cooke | Stars: Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory , Da'Vinchi , Michole Briana White , Eric Kofi Abrefa

39. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Runnin' on E (2023)

TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

With Meech barely out of the hospital and still bleeding out, Terry assumes command of BMF, yet BMF is 'Runnin on E' strapped for cash, out of product, and down to their last men.

40. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Family Business (2023)

Meech focuses on expanding BMF to Cleveland. Terry experiences growing pains as he launches his car-ride business with Charles.

Director: Solvan Naim | Stars: Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory , Da'Vinchi , Michole Briana White , Eric Kofi Abrefa

41. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Homecoming (2023)

Meech and Terry return to Detroit from Atlanta with a product and a new technique to flood the streets with BMF product. Meech links up with Sterling and the PA Boys to continue his quest to kill Lamar.

Director: Eif Rivera | Stars: Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory , Da'Vinchi , Michole Briana White , Eric Kofi Abrefa

42. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Moment of Truth (2023)

TV-MA | 51 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

On the run, broke and in search of a new plug, Meech and Terry discover the Black Mecca of Atlanta where they connect with old friends and make new allies.

43. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Both Sides of the Fence (2023)

In a risky move that could cost them their lives, Meech and Terry travel to St. Martin to steal K-9's Columbian connect.

Director: Crystle Roberson Dorsey | Stars: Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory , Da'Vinchi , Michole Briana White , Eric Kofi Abrefa

44. BMF (2021– ) Episode: Push It to the Limit (2023)

The Flenory brothers buy a car wash to pack cars after being flushed with product from a new plug.

45. BMF (2021– ) Episode: High Treason (2023)

The Flenory brothers travel to Atlanta during "Freaknik" to set up a new distribution hub for BMF and reconnect with their business associates Ty Washington and Goldie; not everyone survives the road trip.

Director: Timothy A. Burton | Stars: Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory , Da'Vinchi , Michole Briana White , Eric Kofi Abrefa

46. BMF (2021– ) Episode: New Beginnings (2023)

Meech and Terry finally handle Detective Bryant, Lamar and B-Mickie before charting the next big step for BMF's expansion, which will change the course of their relationship forever.

47. The Beat with Ari Melber (2017– ) Episode: 02-16-2023 (2023)

TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Stars: Ari Melber , 50 Cent , Steve Doocy , Ainsley Earhardt

48. The Beat with Ari Melber (2017– ) Episode: 03-01-2023 (2023)

Stars: Ari Melber , 50 Cent , Anthony Coley , Ted Cruz

49. Today (1952– ) Episode: Episode dated 10 August 2023 (2023)

TV-G | News, Talk-Show

The latest news and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic; the business of menopause; celebrating National Lazy Day; inside a refuge's mission to save wildlife and how you can ... See full summary »

Directors: John D'Incecco , Jim Gaines , Lee Miller | Stars: Savannah Guthrie , Hoda Kotb , Al Roker , Craig Melvin