50 cent singer biography

That same year, he launched the record label G-Unit Recordsnamesake of a hip hop group he formed two years prior; the label's initial signees were its members, fellow East Coast rappers Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. His second album, The Massacrewas met with similar success and supported by his third number-one single, " Candy Shop " featuring Olivia.

He adopted a lighter, further commercially oriented 50 cent singer biography for his third and fourth albums, Curtis and Before I Self Destruct —both were met with critical and commercial declines—and aimed for a return to his roots with his fifth album, Animal Ambitionwhich was met with mixed reviews. He has since focused on his career in television and media, having executive-produced and starred in the television series Power —as well as its numerous spin-offs under his company G-Unit Films and Television Inc.

He was also cast in the war film Home of the Braveand the crime thriller Righteous Kill Billboard ranked Jackson as 17th on their "50 Greatest Rappers" list in[ 9 ] and named him the sixth top artist of the s decade. Sabrina, a drug dealer, raised Jackson until she died in a fire when Jackson was eight years old. He began boxing at about age 11, and when he was 14, a neighbor opened a boxing gym for local youth.

I think rappers condition themselves like boxers, so they all kind of feel like they're the champ. At age 12, Jackson began dealing narcotics when his grandparents thought he was in after-school programs, [ 21 ] and brought guns and drug money to school. In the 50 cent singer biography grade, he was caught by metal detectors at Andrew Jackson High School : "I was embarrassed that I got arrested like that After I got arrested I stopped hiding it.

I was telling my grandmother [openly], 'I sell drugs. On June 29,Jackson was arrested for selling four vials of cocaine to an undercover police officer. He was arrested again three weeks later, when police searched his home and found heroin, ten ounces of crack cocaine, and a starting pistol. Although Jackson was sentenced to three to nine years in prison, he served six months in a boot camp and earned his GED.

He has said that he did not use cocaine himself. I'm the same kind of person 50 Cent was. I provide for myself by any means. Jackson began rapping in a friend's basement, where he used turntables to record over instrumentals. Jay taught him how to count barswrite chorusesstructure songs, and make records. He credited Jam Master Jay for improving his ability to write hooks[ 20 ] and Jay produced Jackson's first unreleased album.

They sent him to an upstate New York studio, where he produced 36 songs in two weeks; [ 13 ] 18 were included on his album, Power of the Dollar. Jackson's popularity began to grow after the successful, controversial underground single " How to Rob ", which he wrote in a half-hour car ride to a studio. Jackson explained the song's rationale: "There's a 50 cent singer biography artists on that label, you gotta separate yourself from that group and make yourself relevant.

On May 24,Jackson was attacked by a gunman outside his grandmother's former home in South Jamaica. After 50 cent singer biography into a friend's car, he was asked to return to the house to get some jewelry; his son was in the house, and his grandmother was in the front yard. Jackson was shot in the hand, arm, hip, both legs, chest, and left cheek.

They were driven to a hospital, where Jackson spent 13 days. The alleged attacker, Darryl "Homicide" Baum, Mike Tyson 's close friend and bodyguard, [ 38 ] was killed three weeks later. Jackson recalled the shooting: "It happens so fast that you don't even get a chance to shoot back I was scared the whole time I was looking in the rear-view mirror like, 'Oh shit, somebody shot me in the face!

It burns, burns, burns. How much more damage could that shell have done? Give me an inch in this direction or that one, and I'm gone. When he left the hospital, he stayed in the Poconos with his girlfriend and son, and his workout regime helped him develop a muscular physique. In the hospital, Jackson signed a publishing deal with Columbia Records before he was dropped from the label and blacklisted by the recording industry because of his song, " Ghetto Qu'ran ".

Unable to work in a U. They then got into all the markets on the mixtapes and all the mixtape DJs were messing with them. That same aura. The authenticity, the realness behind it. The mixtape featured one new track, " Wanksta ", which appeared on Eminem's 8 Mile soundtrack. Interscope began funding and distributing for Jackson's label, G-Unit Recordsin Dre's Aftermath Entertainment.

In March50 Cent's second commercial album, The Massacresold 1. He released " Ok, You're Right ", produced by Dr. On September 3,Jackson posted a video [ 61 ] for the Soundkillers' Phoenix- [ 62 ] produced track, "Flight ", introducing his mixtape and book The 50th Law. The song, with lyrics inspiring speculation about tension between Jackson and Jay-Z, was a bonus track on the iTunes version of Before I Self Destruct.

In a Contactmusic. Dre amid rumors of tension between Jackson and Dre. He "recorded 20 songs to a whole different album concept" before putting them aside, [ 70 ] wanting his new album to have the "aggression" of Get Rich or Die Tryin '. It was ultimately delayed a year due to disagreements with Interscope Records, with Jackson saying that he would release it in November [ 73 ] with a different title than Black Magic.

Jackson released a song, " Outlaw ", from his fifth album on the Internet on June 16, According to the book's publisher, the first-person novel about a year-old schoolyard bully "who finds redemption as he faces what he's done" [ 79 ] was scheduled for publication in January In a series of tweetsJackson said that the delay of his fifth album was due to disagreements with Interscope Records, [ 73 ] later suggesting that it would be released in November with his headphone line SMS by It will all be clear in the negotiations following me turning this actual album in.

And, of course, the performance and how they actually treat the work will determine whether you still want to stay in that position or not. We made two that are definite singles and the other two are the kinds of records that we been making, more aimed at my core audience, more aggressive, more of a different kind of energy to it. Jackson's fifth album, Street King Immortalwas initially scheduled for a summer release and postponed until November Its first promo single" New Day " with Dr.

Dre and Alicia Keyswas released on July The song was produced by Dr. A solo version by Keys was leaked by her husband, Swizz Beatz. In JanuaryJackson said he planned to release Animal Ambition in the first quarter of the year, followed by Street King Immortal. Dre: "I'm a special case and situation. It's also because of the leverage of having the strong relationships with Eminem and Dr.

They don't want me to be uncomfortable. They value our friendship to the point that they would never want [to jeopardize] it over that little bit of money. That day, he announced that Animal Ambition would be released on June 3 [ 94 ] and released its first track. The song, "Funeral", was released with a video on Forbes. Produced by Jake One, it is a continuation of "50 Bars" from a previous album; two more tracks were scheduled for release on March I outlined all the things that would be a part of prosperity, positive and negative [for Animal Ambition ].

Animal Ambition debuted at number four on the U. Billboardgiving 50 Cent his fifth consecutive top five album in the country, while also debuting at number one on Billboard's Independent Albums chart. On May 14,Jackson revealed in an interview that the first single from Street King Immortalwould be previewed Memorial Day weekend and would likely be released in June.

The song, produced by Remo the Hitmaker, features vocals from fellow American rappers 2 Chainz and T. On March 31,Interscope Records released 50 Cent's final album for the label, a greatest hits album titled Best Of. InJackson led the executive-producer duties for late rapper Pop Smoke 's debut album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moonhaving been one of Pop Smoke's biggest inspirations.

The album was released on July 3, Jackson curated the album, desiring to finish it after Pop had died. He contacted many of the artists involved, and also features on one of the album tracks, " The Woo ". The Woo also features vocals from fellow American rapper Roddy Ricch. Init was reported that Jackson was producing two television series for Starzan anthology about hip hop and a biographical drama about sports agent Nicole Lynn.

Inhe became one of the headliners of the music festival Golden Sand in Riviera Maya. In a July interview with The Independent50 Cent confirmed that he had officially decided to shelve his Street King Immortal album after it spent a decade in development hell. He even confirmed that he plans to release a completely new project. In MayCurtis Jackson moved to Houston.

This was thought to be for lower taxes, no income tax, and for the rapper scene, as well as other ventures such as writing new screenplays. Also, Jackson, Horizon United Group, and Houston Independent School District began a partnership on a project that would help high school students learn the business skills that define successful entrepreneurship.

In Augusthe was confirmed to be starring in the upcoming Expend4bles film. In SeptemberStarz released BMFa series based on two brothers in Detroit who ran a drug trafficking and money laundering operation from the mids until Jackson is the executive producer of the show, which is based on a true story. Jackson has had a highly successful business career.

He is financially invested in a highly diversified variety of industries. Jackson is now involved in artist and talent management, record, television, and film production, footwear, apparel, fragrances, liquor, video games, mobile apps, book publishing, headphones, along with health drinks and dietary supplements. He established his own record label G-Unit Records in following his mainstream success.

In OctoberJackson became a beverage investor when he was given a minority share in the company in exchange for becoming a spokesperson after learning that he was a fan of the beverage. The health conscious Jackson noted that he first learned of the product while at a gym in Los Angeles, and stated that "they do such a good job making water taste good".

After becoming a minority shareholder and celebrity spokesperson, Jackson worked with the company to create a new grape flavored "Formula 50" variant of VitaminWater and mentioned the drinks in various songs and interviews. Though he no longer has an equity stake in the company, Jackson continues to act as a spokesperson for VitaminWater, supporting the product including singing about it at the BET Awards and expressing his excitement over the company's continuing to allow his input on products.

In over 18 months, Jackson has sold projects to six different networks. Among them was Powera STARZ drama in which he not only co-stars but also serves as co-creator and executive producer. Power debuted in June and was renewed for a second season after one episode. Jackson serves as a co-star, co-creator and executive television producer of the STARZ network drama where he signed a 2-year contract with representation coming from the Agency for the Performing Arts.

Ratings have been a success for Starz. InJackson filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to register the term "50 Cent" as a trademark for clothing, sound recordings, and live performances. The application was published inand registration issued in In JulyJackson launched a philanthropic initiative to provide food for one billion starving people in Africa byjoining Pure Growth Partners to introduce Street King.

The partnership coincides with Jackson's goal to feed a billion people in Africa during the next five years. It's our mission with Street King to really change children's lives around the world. InJackson became a minority shareholder in Effen Vodka, a brand of vodka produced in the Netherlands, when he invested undisclosed amount in the company Sire Spirits LLC.

The rapper was asked to take part in two promotional bottle signings, one in Oak Creek and another in Sun Prairie. Jackson made an appearance at Liquor Warehouse in Syracuse, New York on April 25,where he reportedly sold 1, bottles gallons of Jackson's signature liquor brand. The joint venture is partnered between Jackson, basketball player Carmelo Anthonybaseball player Derek Jeter and Mathias Ingvarsson, the former president of mattress company Tempur-Pedic.

Jackson became the chief fashion designer for the brands single pair of Frigo boxers. Over the years, Jackson invested his earnings from music and celebrity endorsements in an array of privately controlled companies, real estate, and stocks and bonds. Unable to sell his Connecticut mansion, Jackson postponed Before I Self-Destruct due to the severity of the economic downturn.

His endorsements company G Unit Brands Inc. Jackson bought stock in the company on November 30,a week after it offered buyers million shares at 17 cents each. Jackson later made a stock recommendation on Twitter, causing its share value to rise from four cents to nearly 50 cents each, closing on Monday at 39 cents. Jackson was later investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission for breaching securities laws following his tweet which may have constituted allegations of insider trading via his pump and dump stock investment strategy.

The app was downloaded more than 1 million times since its launch in March and had more than 1 million users as of February [update]. InJackson visited a platinum, palladium and iridium mine shaft in South Africa, and met with South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe in talks of purchasing an equity stake in the mine. Licensed to promote in New York, he was in the process of being licensed in Nevada where most major fights are held in the U.

A former amateur boxer, Jackson signed gold medalist and former featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and middleweight Olympic medalist Andre Dirrell. They unveiled plans to challenge the box-office dominance of mixed martial arts and change the landscape of boxing with TMT Promotions. On July 13,Jackson filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.

His filings listed 32 entities that he had a stake in. The court filing said he also owed money to his stylist, his barber, and his fitness coach. Other details in the bankruptcy documents included information about two deals that sold the right to collect royalties of on-air play of his music. He accused Garvey Schubert Barer, a Wall Street law firm, of failing to "employ the requisite knowledge and skill necessary to confront the circumstances of the case".

I think that comes from God. Forbes noted Jackson's wealth inranking him second behind Jay-Z in the rap industry. The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticutdeclared October 12, "50 Cent Curtis Jackson Day", honoring the rapper with a proclamation and a key to the city. In Decemberhe told the Canadian press that he had lost several million dollars in the stock market and, unable to sell his Connecticut mansion, had postponed Before I Self-Destruct because of the economic downturn.

The suit, with 15 causes of actionwas dismissed by a judge who called it "an unfortunate tale of a love relationship gone sour". Marquise's birth changed Jackson's outlook on life: "When 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.

50 cent singer biography

I don't want him to be one, though"[ 42 ] and has "50", "Southside" and "Cold World" on his back: "I'm a product of that environment. It's on my back, though, so it's all behind me". InJackson briefly dated actress Vivica A. He broke up with her only eight months later on the radio. Inon a post on Instagram to promote his Cognac brand, Jackson stated that he had been practicing celibacy.

I made some mistakes, just not that one I want someone I can love in my life too, just not right now, I'm fine. InJackson supported President George W. Bush after rapper Kanye West criticized Bush for a slow response to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. By all means, I don't aspire to be like George Bush. Six months later, the rapper told MTV News that he had switched his support to Barack Obama after hearing him speak, but had lost interest in politics.

I've encouraged same-sex activities. I've engaged in fetish areas a couple times. Jackson endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the run-up for the U. He was arrested again three weeks later, when police searched his home and found herointen 50 cents singer biography of crack cocaine and a starter's pistol. Although Jackson was sentenced to three to nine years in prison, he served six months in a boot camp where he earned his high-school equivalency diploma.

According to him, he did not use cocaine. Jackson and four members of his entourage were arrested shortly before 2 a. The rapper was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Jackson was sentenced to two years' probation on July 22,for a May incident, when he was charged with three counts of assault and battery after jumping into an audience when he was hit by a water bottle.

Jackson filed a lawsuit against an advertising company, Traffix of Pearl River, New Yorkon July 21,for using his image in a promotion he said threatened his safety. He was alerted by a staff member to an Internet advertisement on a Myspace page. Although the ad did not use his name, the image allegedly resembled him and suggested that he endorsed the product.

The lawsuit, calling the ad a "vile, tasteless and despicable" use of Jackson's image which "quite literally call[ed] for violence against him", sought unspecified punitive damages and a permanent injunction against the use of his image without permission. The case was settled out of court. The janitor was a hearing-impaired, autistic teenager named Andrew Farrell.

The parents of the janitor had seen the viral video as disrespect and wanted to sue Jackson for his action against their child. Ina judge declared that Brandon Parrott gave Dr. Dre and 50 Cent the rights to "Bamba" for the song " P. Model-actress Daphne Joy accused Jackson of kicking her and ransacking her bedroom during an argument at her condominium in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles on June Judge Ann Nevins has ordered Jackson back to court because of Instagram messages he made over several months.

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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 untilwhen his first single, "Wanksta," appeared on the soundtrack of the film 8 Mile. 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 Yorksurvived 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.

It is a tough neighborhood, plagued by gang violence; it is also the birthplace of many rappers, including LL Cool J — 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, 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. 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 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 DetroitMichiganhas 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. 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 musicand 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. 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 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. Both sold millions of copies and earned several Grammy Awards.

Mathers also starred in the film, playing Jimmy Smitha 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. Jay was from the same neighborhood, and he saw a spark in the fledgling rapper. Soon, 50 Cent was studying with the seasoned musician.

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. 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. As 50 Cent told Serpick, "I needed them to stop and look at me. In May of50 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 50 cent singer biography dropped him from its label.

Ever optimistic, the rapper returned to the mixed-tape circuit. In50 Cent wrote "Wanksta," the song that would be his ticket to the big time. The feud between the two musicians began inwhen Ja Rule was robbed and then accused 50 Cent of 50 cent singer biography involved in the incident. Fifty Cent delivered "Wanksta," along with a few of his other songs, to Paul Rosenberg, manager of the hottest rapper of the moment, Eminem —.

Eminem immediately called 50 Cent and asked him to come to Los Angeles. According to Serpick, it was a "match made in hip-hop heaven. 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. 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.

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. After achieving mainstream success, James Jackson established his own record label called G-Unit Records in He expanded his business ventures by signing a five-year deal with Reebok in November 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. In Octoberhe 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. In the year50 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. 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.

Eventually, though, 50 Cent lost interest in politics. 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. James Jackson was arrested on June 29,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 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. In another incident, on December 31,around 2 a.

The police found a small handgun and a larger handgun in a parked car, which they searched because its windows were darkly tinted.