50 Cent

50 Cent is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the early 2000s with his debut album *Get Rich or Die Tryin’*. He was born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975, in Queens, New York. He became a defining voice in hip-hop through his gritty storytelling, aggressive delivery, and key collaborations with Eminem and Dr. Dre. Beyond music, 50 Cent expanded into film and television production, notably executive producing the hit series *Power*, and launched successful business ventures including a lucrative stake in Vitaminwater. His rise coincided with the early 2000s mixtape era, where he used street-level distribution to build a massive underground following before mainstream breakthroughs. This strategy not only propelled his initial success but also shifted how hip-hop artists marketed themselves, turning mixtapes into essential tools for career growth. Meanwhile, his move into business ventures like Vitaminwater demonstrated a new pathway for rappers to leverage their brand beyond music.

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Rick Ross in sunglasses and a black suit with chains, next to 50 Cent in a black tuxedo with a bow tie.
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Rick Ross Tells 50 Cent to ‘Be Loyal’ to Courtney A. Kemp, Questions Tupac Collaboration

Ross defended Courtney A. Kemp's role in 50 Cent's TV success and urged him to "let Tupac rest in peace."

Mark Elibert2 days ago
(L-R) 50 Cent, Usher and Chris Brown.
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Watch 50 Cent Make Surprise Appearance at Chris Brown and Usher's New York Show

Hours after appearing at Fuerza Regida's Citi Field finale, the G-Unit head honcho hit the MetLife Stadium stage with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda.

Trey Alston2 days ago
50 Cent performing with a microphone, wearing a cap and chain. Rick Ross smiling, wearing sunglasses and a chain.
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50 Cent Claims Rick Ross' '$100 Million House' Is on Airbnb: 'Everything FAKE'

The G-Unit boss fired back on Instagram after Ross defended his weak 'Set In Stone' sales by showing off a property he claimed was worth $100 million.

Mark Elibert2 days ago
50 Cent.
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50 Cent Wants to Bet That Keffe D Gets 20 Years in 2Pac Murder Trial

The rapper's taunt comes as Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces a Las Vegas jury starting August 10.

Mark Elibert3 days ago
50 Cent in a suit and bow tie on the left; Rick Ross in a black outfit with jewelry on the right.
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50 Cent Yet Again Teases Rick Ross Over 'Set in Stone' Numbers: 'Nah, That Sh*t Was Trash'

"Get the f*ck out of here!" Fif said of Rozay pointing to bots as the real problem.

Trace William Cowen5 days ago
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Rick Ross Blames ‘Fake Bot Numbers’ for Poor ‘Set In Stone’ First-Week Sales

Ross's 12th studio album opened outside the top 20 of the Billboard 200.

Trey Alston6 days ago
50 Cent is in a suit holding a microphone, and Rick Ross on the right is wearing a black shirt with jewelry.
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50 Cent Has Even More to Say About Rick Ross's 'Set in Stone' Numbers: 'Can't Fake It Forever'

Meanwhile, Rozay has argued that he's "playing the long game" with his latest album.

Trace William Cowen6 days ago
50 Cent in a suit and sunglasses on the left; Diddy in a black outfit with floral details and sunglasses on the right.
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50 Cent Says Diddy 'Wasn't in the Closet, He Was in the Hallway'

Fif couldn't help but tuck in a few of his signature Diddy digs while discussing the success of 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning.'

Trace William Cowen10 days ago
(L-R) Young Buck, 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks.
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50 Cent's Reebok G-Unit G6 Sneaker Re-Release Finally Gets Date

The classic 2003 sneaker returns with a recreation of the original white/blue-red colorway. Are you copping?

Will Lavin12 days ago
50 Cent performing on stage, wearing a Givenchy shirt and cap, holding a microphone, smiling.
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50 Cent Jokes to Crowd About Diddy Being in Prison: 'You Could Have Been in Fort Dix With Puffy'

Fif, notably, was an executive producer on the Emmy-nominated Netflix docuseries 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning.'

Trace William Cowen12 days ago
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Rappers 50 Cent and The Game posing together. 50 Cent wears a New York Yankees cap and hoodie, while The Game sports a fur-lined jacket.
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The Game Gives 50 Cent a Shoutout During 'VERZUZ' With YG

Game and YG's 'VERZUZ' matchup boasted no shortage of standout moments.

Trace William Cowen17 days ago
(L-R) 50 Cent and Rick Ross.
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50 Cent Clowns Rick Ross Album Sales Following Shreveport Jab: 'Damn Boy, It's Over'

The G-Unit mogul is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to taking swipes at Rozay.

Will Lavin18 days ago
(L-R) Rick Ross and 50 Cent.
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Rick Ross Fires Back at 50 Cent Over Album Trolling: 'How's It Going in Shreveport?'

Rozay seems unbothered by Fif's recent comments regarding the projected sales of his new album, 'Set in Stone.'

Will Lavin18 days ago
50 Cent performing with a bullet-proof vest at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards
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How NYC Rappers Turned the Bulletproof Vest Into One of Hip-Hop's Most Enduring Fashion Statements

Complex News' Izzy Izzo traces the vest's journey from Prodigy's 1995 "Survival of the Fittest" video to Pop Smoke's Brooklyn Drill era.

Joe Price18 days ago
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