Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975) is an AmericanA person born in, or a citizen or inhabitant of, the United States of America. rapperOne who, or that which, raps or knocks; specifically, the knocker of a door. commonlyin a typical situation known by his stage name 50 Cent. He rose to fame followingcoming next, either in sequence or in time the successthe achievement of one's aim or goal. (His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.) of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre. 50 Cent achievedthird person singular, present tense of the verb to achieve multi-platinumThe metallic chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt. successthe achievement of one's aim or goal. (His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.) with both albums, sellingpresent participle of the verb to sell over 21 million(Long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106. Ordinal: millionth. albums worldwideworld-wide. He is known for his "gangstaa member of an urban street gang" image.

50 Cent was a drug dealer beforeEarlier than in time. his rap career, who was shot nine times. After releasing the successfulResulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; prosperous; fortunate; happy underground(no or ) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth. hit single "How to Rob", he was discoveredPast tense of to discover. by rapperOne who, or that which, raps or knocks; specifically, the knocker of a door. Eminem. He was signed to a million(Long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106. Ordinal: millionth. dollar contractA agreement that is legally binding, especially one that is written., and with the help of Eminem and Dr. Dre producedPast tense of to produce. his first major commerical successes. 50 Cent is now one of the most successfulResulting in success; assuring, or promotive of, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect; prosperous; fortunate; happy rap artistsPlural of artist. in the world and the founderOne who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author; one from whom something originates; one who endows. of the highly succesful record label G-Unit Recordsplural of record. He currentlyAt this moment, at present, now. residesthird person singular present tense of the verb to reside in Farmington, ConnecticutA Capital: Hartford., in the former mansionmansioun (obsolete) of boxer Mike Tyson. 50 Cent is planningpresent participle of the verb to plan to releaseA version. two solo albums by FebruaryThe second month of the Gregorian calendar, following January and preceding March. 2008. He has a cousin, Michael Francis, who raps under the stage name "Two Five".