50 cent

50 Cent

50 Cent is a name that has been synonymous with the hip-hop world for over two decades. His real name is Curtis James Jackson III, and his career in the entertainment industry began in the early 2000s. Over the years, 50 Cent has established himself as one of the most recognizable names in rap music, as well as an actor, television producer, and businessman. In this blog post, we will take a look at the life and career of 50 Cent, from his early days in the rap industry to his current endeavors.

Music Career

Curtis Jackson, or 50 Cent, first started his career in music back in 1999 when he recorded a track called “Thug Love” with Destiny’s Child. He then caught the attention of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay and released his first album, Power of the Dollar, in 2000. Unfortunately, the album was not commercially released due to Jackson being shot nine times just weeks before its release.

In 2002, Jackson signed a record deal with Eminem’s Shady Records and released his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. It was an instant success and sold over 8 million copies in the US alone. It also spawned several hit singles, including “In Da Club” and “21 Questions.” Following this success, 50 Cent released two more albums: The Massacre (2005) and Curtis (2007). His fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, was released in 2009. 

Over the course of his career, 50 Cent has achieved multiple awards and accolades, including 15 Grammy nominations and 2 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 6 Billboard Music Awards, 6 MTV Video Music Awards, and 1 BET Award. He is also known for collaborating with other artists, such as Dr. Dre, The Game, and Eminem. In 2012, he founded his own record label, G-Unit Records.