Biography
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975) is an American celebrity, one of the leading figures in the entertainment industry. He is known in the profession by the nickname 50 Cent.
He is a rapper, songwriter, actor, television producer, film director, and entrepreneur. He has collaborated with top record labels such as Interscope, Columbia, and Universal Records as a songwriter.
50 Cent has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has won thirteen Billboard Awards and four BET Awards.
American rapper
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| Real name: | Curtis James Jackson III |
| Stage name: | 50 cents |
| Born: | July 6, 1975 (age 49) |
| Place of birth: | South Jamaica, New York, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 meters |
| Parents: | Sabrina Jackson and Curtis James Jackson Jr. |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Nikki Nicole (Stylist) (2018-2019), Tattedup Holly (2013-2015), Daphne Joy (2011-2012), Chelsea Handler (2010), Jessica White (2007), Ciara (2007-2012), Victoria Rowell (2006-2017), Joy Bryant (2005-2006), Nia Long, Vivica A. Fox (2003), Meagan Good (2002-2003), Shaniqua Tompkins (1994-1998), Halle Berry, Mya, Natalie Gauvreau, Teairra Mari (2016), Lindsay Lohan (2010-2011), Kim Kardashian (2009), Paris Hilton (2008), Layla Rumi (2006), Naomi Campbell (2004), Karrine Steffans (2000), Dollicia Bryan, Emily Meade (2009-2010), Brianna Frost, Suelyn Medeiros, Elise Neal, Misa Hylton, Olivia Longott, Kat Stacks, Sky Nellor, Vanessa Marcil, Melyssa Ford |
| The children: | Sir Jackson |
| Job: | Rapper • Actor |
| Net worth: | 550 million USD |
Early life
50 Cent was born to Sabrina Jackson and Curtis James Jackson Jr. on July 6, 1975. He was born and raised in the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York City.
He is the only child of his parents. His mother, Sabrina Jackson, died in a fire when he was eight years old. After his mother’s death, he was raised by his grandmother.
He began boxing at age 11, and by age 14, he was a regular at the local youth boxing gym in his community. He adopted the nickname 50 Cent as a metaphor for change.
Education
50 Cent attended public schools in New York City.
He is an alumnus of Andrew Jackson High School.
Career
After selling drugs in the 80s, 50 Cent decided to pursue his passion for music. In 2000, he produced Power of the Dollar for Columbia Records but was fired days before its release.
The shooting occurred on May 24, 2000, two days before he was scheduled to film the music video for Thug Love. Although the album contained eighteen songs, the project was never released.
After recovering from his gunshot wound, he recorded and released the mixtape Guess Who’s Back? in 2002. The mixtape caught the attention of Eminem, and he signed with Shady Records and began working with Aftermath Entertainment (owned by Dr. Dre) and Interscope Records.
50 Cent received support from Eminem and Dr. Dre in recording songs for his debut studio album. The album, titled Get Rich or Die Tryin’, catapulted 50 Cent to new heights and established him as one of the world’s best-selling rap artists.
His desire to help other artists develop led him to found the record label G-Unit in 2003. He signed G-Unit collaborators Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo.
His second album, The Massacre, was released in 2005. His third studio album, titled Curtis, was released in 2007. 50 Cent’s fourth and fifth studio albums are Before I Self Destruct and Animal Ambition. They were released in 2009 and 2014.
50 Cent is one of the top filmmakers in the United States. He starred and served as an executive producer on the television series Power. He has also starred in films such as Home of the Brave, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Righteous Kill, Escape Plan, Before I Self Destruct, Streets Of Blood, Dead Man Walking, 13 and Caught in the Crossfire.
Rap artist 50 Cent has won numerous awards and been nominated numerous times. Notably, he has won thirteen Billboard Awards, one Grammy Award, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and four BET Awards. To date, he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Social media
50 Cent has over 28 million followers on Instagram and over 12.5 million followers on Twitter.
- Instagram Name: @50cent
- Twitter Username: @50cent
Personal life
50 Cent welcomed his first child with girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins on October 13, 1996. Their son was named Marquise Jackson. They separated in 2008.
He has another child with his girlfriend, Daphne Joy. Daphne Joy is a model and the mother of 50 Cent’s second son, Sire Jackson. Sire Jackson was born on September 1, 2012.
50 Cent has worked with Nikki Nicole (Stylist) (2018-2019), Tattedup Holly (2013-2015), Daphne Joy (2011-2012), Chelsea Handler (2010), Jessica White (2007), Ciara (2007-2012), Victoria Rowell (2006-2017), Joy Bryant (2005-2006), Nia Long, Vivica A. Fox (2003), Meagan Good (2002-2003), Shaniqua Tompkins (1994-1998), Halle Berry, Mya and Natalie Gauvreau.
He has had experience with Teairra Mari (2016), Lindsay Lohan (2010-2011), Kim Kardashian (2009), Paris Hilton (2008), Layla Rumi (2006), Naomi Campbell (2004), Karrine Steffans (2000) and Dollicia Bryan.
50 Cent has been credited with collaborating with Emily Meade (2009–2010), Brianna Frost, Suelyn Medeiros, Elise Neal, Misa Hylton, Olivia Longott, Kat Stacks, Sky Nellor, Vanessa Marcil, and Melyssa Ford.
50 Cent is not married.
He lives in a mansion in Connecticut. He has other homes in prime locations around the United States. In 2007, Forbes listed 50 Cent as the second richest rapper after Jay-Z.
Net worth
50 Cent makes money not only from music but also from business investments.
His net worth is estimated to be US$550 million.
