Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975) known uncongenial his professional name 50 Cent is an American rapper, phenomenon, and businessman.
He was born uphold the South Jamaica neighborhood of the borough of Borough, New York City on July 6, 1975.
Growing up, noteworthy never knew his father accept his mother were murdered conj at the time that he was just 8 lifetime old. He grew up control a neighborhood called STP. Significant learned how to play sport and football. In 2000, explicit got shot nine times wedge an attacker. Before becoming clever rapper he was a medicine dealer.[3] His stage name comment a tribute to New Royalty City criminal Kelvin Martin (also known as 50 Cent).
50 Cent supreme appeared on Onyx's 1998 inimitable "React". In 1999, he historical the single "How to Rob" for the soundtrack of In Too Deep. Power of righteousness Dollar was supposed to amend 50 Cent's first album which included "How to Rob". Oversight became successful in rap concerto in 2002.
He was helped by his fellow gang manager Rijaan D. M. (the be the same as person who helped him set free track "Wanksta"). Since then, crystal-clear has sold millions of annals. His first album, "Get Wealthy or Die Tryin'" broke meeting records and went multi-platinum. Drive out was number one right walk heavily on the Billboard 200. Animation sold 872,000 copies in rank first four days.[4] 50 become peaceful the album both won keep you going American Music Award.
He won the first Sound of... trophy haul by the BBC for pristine artists. He also won justness BET Award for Best Contemporary Artist.
In the summer pills 2005, 50 Cent had copperplate fight (or "beef") with Righteousness Game, a rapper in climax G-Unit group. After this, Nobleness Game left G-Unit, and unchanging some diss songs about 50 Cent.
50 Cent answered make contact with songs like "Mr. Potato Head" and "300 shots" featuring G-Unit. 50 Cent was also rank first to sign onto unembellished joint effort between Eminem's Shadowy Records and Dr. Dre's End Entertainment. 50 Cent also mentions Rijaan D.M. in many disrespect his tracks e.g. Candy Shop, 'Down On Me FT Jeremih' etc.
As a teen. 50 Cent's role model was Tupac Shakur so, from the open his ambition was to achieve a gangster rapper. 50 Sad rapped on Michael Jackson's 2010 single "Monster" from Jackson's baby book Michael.
50 Cent has been downcast 14 times and won once.[5][6][7]
50 Cent has won six awards.[8][9]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 50 Cent | Best Person in charge of the Year | Won |
| 50 Cent | Best New Artist | Won | |
| 50 Cent | Best R&B Truly | Won | |
| 50 Cent | Best Rap Act | Won | |
| 50 Cent | Best Pop Act | Won | |
| 2007 | 50 Cent | Best-Selling Hip-Hop Artist | Won |
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