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50 Cent

Real Name: Curtis Jackson

Aliases: 50, F-50 & Curtis

BIRTHDAY:
Jul 06, 1975
AGE:
47
NET WORTH:
$30 Million USD
HEIGHT:
6'

BIO

50 Cent is a former drug dealer from South Jamaica, Queens who pivoted from hustling dope to hustling mixtapes. After being mentored by Queens legends like Jam Master Jay and Nas, 50 Cent signed to Columbia Records. He was ambushed and shot 9 times, his subsequent hospitalization led to him being dropped from his deal. He had to rehab, relearn how to rhyme, and change his approach and strategy. He assembled G-Unit and revolutionized mixtape-as-self-promotion, elevating himself and G-Unit and to get signed to a record deal on Eminem’s Shady imprint under Dr. Dre’s Aftermath/Interscope. He put out his classic debut album “Get Rich Or Die Tryin’” in 2003.

PROPS

  • Established his G-Unit label in 2002
  • Started G-Unit Clothing Co. with Reebok in 2003.(5 Year Deal)
  • Invested in Gluceau, aka VitaminWater in 2004. In 2007 Coca-Cola purchased Gluceau making him $100 Million
      • Launched ThisIs50.com in 2007.
  • Developed G-Unit video games, “50 Cent: Bulletproof” (2005), and “50 Cent: Blood On The Sand” (2009), after which company Swordfish Studios closed.
  • Produced various successful TV programs (Power, Ghost: Power Book II, For Life)

    • PROPS IN MUSIC
  • 14 Gold singles
  • 1 Gold album
  • 9x Platinum album
  • 6x Platinum album
  • 2 #1 Billboard 200 albums
  • 13 Top 10 Billboard hits
  • 4 #1 singles
  • 3 American Music Awards
  • 1 Grammy Award
  • 11 Billboard Music Awards

Top 50 Cent Questions

Did 50 Cent file for bankruptcy?

In 2015, 50 Cent filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after incurring a $32 million dollar debt due to him being embroiled in several lawsuits and being ordered to pay large sums of money to multiple individuals.

What is 50 Cent’s net worth?

As of November 2020, 50 Cent’s approximate net worth is $30 million.

Is 50 Cent still involved with the show “Power”?

50 Cent remains executive producer of the “Power” franchise and its multiple spin-offs and prequels through G-Unit Film & Television Inc.

How many times was 50 Cent shot in 2000?

He was reportedly shot 9 times at close range. He spent 13 days in the hospital recuperating from the attack.

Is 50 Cent still working in television and film?

As of now, it seems that 50 Cent will be executive producer of “Power Book II: Ghost”, “For Life” and a prequel series based on his character Kanan as well as developing film projects, including a “Den Of Thieves” sequel for G-Unit Film & Television Inc.

What 50 Cent videos have 1 billion views on YouTube?

“In Da Club” recently surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.

Why did 50 Cent diss T.I. in public recently?

50 Cent took issue with the way T.I. talked about Pop Smoke after he passed away.

How many children does 50 Cent have?

50 Cent has two sons, an adult son named Marquise Jackson and an 8 year old son named Sire Jackson.

Will 50 Cent do a VERZUZ battle with The Game?

Early reports are that 50 is open to the possibility but nothing has been confirmed as of December 2020.

Did 50 Cent endorse Donald Trump?

Not exactly. He claims that Trump offered him $1 million dollars to come to his swearing in back in 2016 and that Trump paid Lil’ Wayne to endorse him this past election cycle.