Curtis Jackson
Curtis Jackson
Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, record, film, and television producer. Born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of the borough of Queens, Jackson began selling drugs at age twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. Although he left drug-dealing to pursue a musical career, he was struck by nine bullets in a 2000 shooting. After Jackson released the compilation album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, he was discovered by Eminem and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth6 July 1975
CountryUnited States of America
A recession is predominantly for the middle class. Where I come from, the majority of people have always lived in a recession.
Being broke is against my religion.
I was surrounded by too many people who felt that they had a strong sense of entitlement. That I owed them something.
You either pray or worry. Don't do both.
When my son came into my life, my priorities changed, because I wanted to have the relationship with him, that I didn't have with my father.
Money definitely changes your lifestyle. But the things you go through makes who you are. Your experiences, they travel with you.
I done been to the pearly gates, they sent me back said the good die young I ain't eligible for that
Sleep is for those people who are broke.
I don't have a problem removing people from around me. They could be around for a long time, and I could get comfortable or used to them, and then I can just get rid of them.
My son is the reason why I write music. He's the reason why everything is different for me. Because when he came into the picture, my priorities changed. I can risk possibly being incarcerated because the only person pays for it is me. I know that if I'm not physically available to take care of him, nobody else will. I want to have the relationship with him that me and my father never had.
You can do all them push-ups to pump up your chest, I got a 12 gauge Mossberg to pump up your chest, Have you gasping for air after that shell hit your vest. Fear me like you fear God, 'cause I bring death.
If you don't have finances to jump on opportunites or at least room to support yourself while you're tryin to move into new situations then you can't even evolve.
The public is never wrong. When people don’t respond to what you do, they’re telling you something loud and clear. You’re just not listening.
It was great to watch her spin out of control because it makes the average person feel better.