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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Pop Culture

Watch 50 Cent as Balrog in the New ‘Street Fighter’ Trailer

The movie also stars Noah Centineo, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, and Andrew Schulz, among others.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: 50 Cent during an interview at Apple Music and Complex present VERZUZ Live Match-Up: “R&B Nights” featuring Donell Jones vs. Joe at Apple Music Studios on August 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 

DALLAS, TEXAS - AUGUST 22: Rick Ross and Jazzma Kendrick attend the Rick Ross: Port Of Miami Orchestra Reunion Tour at Winspear Opera House on August 22, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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50 Cent Mocks Rick Ross' Girlfriend With Caricature: 'Why Is Her Neck So Long?'

50 Cent poked fun at the couple by posting an exaggerated caricature of them on Instagram.

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Rick Ross Trolls 50 Cent, Says Watching Ex Daphne Joy’s Sex Tapes Make Him ‘Excited’

50 Cent previously took a shot at Rick Ross’ canceled tour finale.

Jade Gomez4 days ago
(L-R) 50 Cent and Rick Ross.
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50 Cent Rips Into Rick Ross Over Canceled Tour Dates: 'Things Not Going Well?'

It's the latest in the back-and-forth between the longtime rivals.

Trey Alston4 days ago
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50 Cent Makes Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold the Style Move of His 2026 Run

The luxury watch has been a huge part of some of Fif's biggest appearances this year.

Mark Elibert5 days ago
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Rick Ross Invokes Bun B and Pimp C to Clap Back at 50 Cent’s Comments About Aging in Hip-Hop

Ross argued that when the culture truly loves an artist, age shouldn’t determine their rap career.

Mark Elibert10 days ago
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50 Cent Calls Marriage a ‘Bad Contract,’ Trolls Tyrese With ‘What More Do You Want From Me?’

50 turned a marriage debate into comedy by recreating Tyrese’s infamous viral outburst.

Mark Elibert11 days ago
(L-R) 50 Cent and Rick Ross.
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50 Cent Taunts Rick Ross After G-Unit G6 Sells Out in Two Hours: 'Sold Out, Fat Boy'

50 celebrated the G6's successful return by taking shots at Rick Ross and Ebro Darden.

Mark Elibert11 days ago
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50 Cent Doesn't Think Rappers Can Be Relevant at 60: 'I'm Not Trying to Be in the Way'

The rapper and business mogul asserted that hip-hop is "connected to youth culture."

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(L-R) Donell Jones and Joe.
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Donell Jones and Joe 'VERZUZ' Event: Here's Everything That Went Down

The latest 'VERZUZ' event saw the two R&B artists bring the soul and a bevy of special guests.

Joe Price12 days ago
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50 Cent Wants G-Unit G6 Reebok Re-Release to Restore 'Authenticity' to the Culture

The rap titan took some time to speak to Complex about the game-changing collab and why he felt it was time to bring it back.

Will Lavin13 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson celebrates Planet Hollywood's 50 Cent Faves Menu at Planet Hollywood Times Square on August 18, 2026 in New York City.
Pop Culture

50 Cent Jokingly Teases New Series Based on Penn State Cocaine Scandal

A group of current Penn State students and alum are alleged to have operated a drug trafficking ring at off-campus fraternity houses.

Tony Yayo appears in concert in Charlotte, North Carolina alongside G-Unit rapper 50 Cent.
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Tony Yayo on Old Clip of Him Showing His Butt During 50 Cent Performance: 'Just Me Being Me'

Yayo, who is now the host of a food competition show on Complex, broke down why he decided to moon the audience.

Joe Price15 days ago
50 Cent in G-Unit G6 Rebook.
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50 Cent's G-Unit G6 Reebok Returns: Here's How to Get Your Hands on a Pair

Set to arrive on August 20, the original red, white and blue colorway returns as a 1:1 retro release.

Will Lavin19 days ago
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50 Cent Wants to Add a Scripted Comedy Series to His TV Empire

Also on the horizon for Fif is a TV adaptation of the 'Payday' video game franchise.

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Pop Culture

50 Cent Is Aiming to 'Build Something Big' as Executive Producer of 'Payday' Video Game Adaptation

Fif is teasing "a high-energy franchise that pushes the heist genre forward."

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