Get rich or die trying! 50 Cent was born Curtis James Jackson III 1975 in New York City. The rapper grew up in gangs, but caught the attention of Eminem with a 2002 mixtape. He produced 50’s major label debut ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ in 2003, giving the world hits like ‘In da Club’ and ’21 Questions.’ His success would continue, selling over 30 million albums worldwide.
50 is also an actor. He made his debut in the semi-autobiographical film ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005), and was also in ‘Brave’ (2006), and the crime thriller ‘Righteous Kill’ (2008). There is simply so much that 50 Cent has done, it’s wild to look back at where he started. Want to see how 50 Cent transformed from a young rapper into a full-blown, rap legend? Look no further than our gallery here.
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50 Cent & Vivica A. Fox In 2003
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50 Cent At A Reebok Launch
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50 Cent Plays The 2004 BRIT Awards
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50 Cent Wins A BRIT Award
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50 Cent, Eminem & Dr. Dre
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Gwen Stefani, 50 Cent & Gavin Rossdale In 2005
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‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’
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50 Cent In ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’
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50 Cent In 2005
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50 Cent Plays Kosovo In 2007
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50 Cent In Berlin In 2012
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50 Cent At The 2016 Yeezy Show
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50 Cent In 2021
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50 Cent Plays Super Bowl LVI
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50 Cent Plays Wembley In 2022
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