Life hasn't always been smooth-sailing for 50 Cent. He grew up in a poverty-stricken province of South
Having ran the streets as a drug kingpin, 50 Cent was eager to find an escape route. Jam Master Jay, one-third of Run-DMC, took 50 under his wings and helped him perfect the art of song-writing. Desperate to get his own shot at success, he later hooked up with production duo, Trackmasters, and released the controversial single, "How To Rob." Using "How To Rob" as a podium, 50 called out every successful artist at the time, citing ways/reasons he could rob them.
Despite the media frenzy that accompanied "How To Rob," 50's debut album (Power of the Dollar) was never officially released. Things grew worse when 50 was attacked by a gunman outside his grandmother's house on May 24, 2000. He was allegedly struck 9 times. One of the bullets pierced his left cheek, clipped a chunk of gum, and left him with a permanent slur. 50 survived the attack, but his record company, Columbia dropped him afterwards.
Fortunately for Curtis,Eminem heard one of his mixtapes and declared him a favorite. A bidding war ensued among the big league labels, but 50 Cent eventually made a move that would change his life forever he signed a joint deal with Eminem's Shady Records and Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, both distributed by Interscope. His major debut, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", sold over 800,000 units in its first week. While it featured some potent hits, critics lamented that 50 basked in the shooting incident too much. This album was later certified diamond for sales exceeding 10 million units.
50 Cent is also known for his numerous battles: the list includes Ja Rule or Fat Joe.
After starring in the movie “Get rich or die tryin’” 50 accessed a new status, he’s now an icon of a generation. His nose for good opportunities is also really important. After creating his own label G.Unit, he launched his own clothing line, and also owns a mineral water that he sold to Coca Cola Company.
50 cent has also announced retirement plans. He said he would end his rap career in 2008.
Side Jamaica, Queens in New York. At age 8, 50 went from not having enough to not having his mom around. His mother was murdered allegedly over a drug-related incident.
Despite the media frenzy that accompanied "How To Rob," 50's debut album (Power of the Dollar) was never officially released. Things grew worse when 50 was attacked by a gunman outside his grandmother's house on May 24, 2000. He was allegedly struck 9 times. One of the bullets pierced his left cheek, clipped a chunk of gum, and left him with a permanent slur. 50 survived the attack, but his record company, Columbia dropped him afterwards.
Fortunately for Curtis,Eminem heard one of his mixtapes and declared him a favorite. A bidding war ensued among the big league labels, but 50 Cent eventually made a move that would change his life forever he signed a joint deal with Eminem's Shady Records and Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, both distributed by Interscope. His major debut, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", sold over 800,000 units in its first week. While it featured some potent hits, critics lamented that 50 basked in the shooting incident too much. This album was later certified diamond for sales exceeding 10 million units.
50 Cent is also known for his numerous battles: the list includes Ja Rule or Fat Joe.
After starring in the movie “Get rich or die tryin’” 50 accessed a new status, he’s now an icon of a generation. His nose for good opportunities is also really important. After creating his own label G.Unit, he launched his own clothing line, and also owns a mineral water that he sold to Coca Cola Company.
50 cent has also announced retirement plans. He said he would end his rap career in 2008.
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