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50 Cent on "50 Cent: The Money and The Power"
50 Cent on "50 Cent: The Money and The Power" - © MTV
Born Curtis Jackson III in Queens, New York, rapper 50 Cent had a rough start in life. 50 Cent's mother was murdered when he was eight, and he was dealing drugs by the time he was 12. But after a series of arrests, 50 Cent decided to focus his energy on becoming a famous rapper.

Before 50 Cent's 2000 debut album, Power of the Dollar, was supposed to come out, he was shot nine times. Somehow 50 Cent survived, but his career had seemingly hit a dead end ... until rapper Eminem took an interest in him.

In 2003, 50 Cent skyrocketed to fame with his multi-platinum-selling album Get Rich or Die Tryin', which was produced by Eminem and released on Shady Records. It debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 chart, selling almost 900,000 copies in its first week.

50 Cent's success allowed him to found G-Unit Records, release the moneymaking semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' and successfully team up with such companies as Reebok, VitaminWater and Right Guard. 50 Cent has also dropped the highly successful albums The Massacre and Curtis.

Now, as his phenomenal rise from the streets continues, 50 Cent's looking to spread the love by handing over $100,000 of his hard-earned cash to someone he thinks will be the next great business mogul.

Yup, 50 Cent is rounding up 14 of the country's most ambitious young entrepreneurs to compete for his respect and a fat wad of cash. The money could help pave the way for the winner to become the next big thing, and the gesture lets 50 Cent give someone the helping hand he never had. Let the quest for The Money and the Power begin!






50 CENT: FACTS

How tall is 50 Cent? How old is 50 Cent? Where was 50 Cent born? Find out here.

Age: 34 years old
Birthday: July 6, 1975
Height: 6' 0"

Nicknames:
Interscope
Fiddy
Boo Boo

Full Name / Real Name: Curtis James Jackson III
Birthplace: Queens, NY



50 CENT: NEWS (6)


50 Cent on "50 Cent: The Money and The Power"50 Cent's New Album Leaks OnlineThe release of the music artist's fourth studio album, "Before I Self Destruct" will be moved up to November 16 in an effort to combat the unfolding piracy. Read more...
Cast of "V" 2009 TV SeriesABC Ushers in November SweepsHighlights and spoilers of upcoming episodes of ABC series, featuring guest-starring turns by Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Clint Black, Gilles Marini, Kim Raver, Cybill Shepherd, Kellie Pickler, David Duchovny, Rosanna Arquette, Jon Tenney and Adam Rodriguez. Read more...
Snoop Dogg on "Dogg after Dark"Snoop Dog and Jay Z to Perform on '2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards'Premiering Tuesday, October 27, the hottest night in hip-hop will honor Ice Cube as an industry icon and also feature performances by Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, The Dream and more. Read more...
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50 CENT: TWEETS

@iilcace no i have not, i listen to every artist around i have an appreciation for rap and 50 cent is top of his class my friend.
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@BxTRillz who are you, 50 cent ?
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@Johnny5Optimus i DJ'd at gala at da museum once. soooooo much free beer and drinks cause i was mixin Alabama wit 50 Cent. literally.
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lol. i want to partner one day with 50 cent and start a record label called aggressive content and a pop group named comfortable space. lol
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When Exiting interstate at claremont you receive a 50 cent refund. When you re enter the interstate to tulsa you pay 50 cents...
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Did I really just promo my Twitter on 50 Cent's Facebook?
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RT @bossman155 @BottiCam KRS 1 says 50 cent & Jay-Z would be the greatest battle ever in Hip Hop....Who you think would win?gotta say HOV !!
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*If I was ur Best Friend...I want u 'round all the time*Can I b ur Best Friend...If u promise U'll b mine*--50 Cent-- <3
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I HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT 50 CENT, KANYE, USHER, AND DIDDY WANTED BEYONCE... HAHA.. I REALLY DO.
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I wanna see 50 Cent nude
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@DChetty Right about now you should be singing 50 Cent " I got the magic ........." ;-)
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I'm listening to "Disco Inferno" Artist: "50 Cent" Album: "50 Cent - Headz Or Tailz"!
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@joelrlhall Maybe they were afraid he might try to bite 50 Cent
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Haha watchin' 50 cent on Chelsea Lately gave me a diff view of him. Lol he coo
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It's crazy how 50 Cent look like the entire cast of Planet of the Apes.
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-ok, ok, ok..50 Cent "Before I Self Destruct" 16 out of 16 tracks are dope. Wow. GRODT pt. 2? Maybe.
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