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Artist: 50 Cent
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50 Cent Info
Curtis James Jackson III (date of birth July 6, 1975), also known by the stage name 50 Cent, is known as a US rap artist, businessman, investor, record producer, as well as an acting professional. 50 Cent came to public prominence when he released the albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' (in 2003) and The Massacre (in 2005). Get Rich or Die Tryin' was certified platinum 8 times by the Recording Industry Association of America. The Massacre has been certified 5 times platinum.
Given birth to in South Jamaica, Queens, Jackson started dealing narcotics aged 12 in the course of the Nineteen eighties crack epidemic. In 2000, after abandoning dope handling in order to follow a rap vocation, Jackson was shot and hit by 9 bullets. Following the release of his album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, 50 Cent was recognized by rap artist Eminem and then signed with Interscope Records. With the aid of Eminem and Dr. Dre, who produced his initial commercial accomplishments, Jackson grew to join the list of the world's top grossing rap artists. In 2003, Jackson created the label G-Unit Records, which in turn signed a number of successful artists including Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo.
50 Cent has additionally followed an acting vocation, performing in the Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), Home of the Brave (2006), and Righteous Kill (2008). Billboard magazine placed Jackson as the 6th best artist, and number 1 rap artist of the decade (2000-2009). They also placed him as 4th best male artist and as 3rd best rapper behind Eminem and Nelly. Billboard magazine placed Get Rich or Die Tryin' as 12th best album of 2000-2009.
On June 20, 2011, 50 Cent declared that he will release an LP entitled Before I Self Destruct II. It is suggested that this will be released after his fifth studio album.
On September 28, 2011, it was confirmed that 50 Cent is shooting a music video for his lead single from his fifth studio album titled Girls Go Wild, which features Jeremih.
Discography
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003)
The Massacre (2005)
Curtis (2007)
Before I Self Destruct (2009)
Fifth studio album (2011)
Before I Self Destruct II (TBA)
