50 Cent is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television producer, entrepreneur and investor. He was ranked the sixth best artist of the 2000s and the third best rapper (behind Eminem and Nelly) by Billboard. Rolling Stone consider Get Rich or Die Tryin and “In da Club” to be in their lists of “100 Best albums of the 2000s” and “100 Best songs of the 2000s” at numbers 37 and 13 respectively. On February 13, 2022, Cent was a surprise performer in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) in September for the performance.
Birth Name
Curtis James Jackson III
Nickname
Interscope, Fiddy, Boo Boo, 50 Cent
Profession
Rapper, Singer, Actor, Entrepreneur, Investor
Genre
Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
G-Unit, Caroline, Capitol, Aftermath, Columbia, Interscope, Jam Master Jay, Shady, Violator
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
50 Cent was born on the 6th of July 1975, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States.
Age
He is currently 48 years old.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Ethnicity
Black
Religion
Christianity
Education
Jackson attended Andrew Jackson High School in Cambria Heights, Queens. He dropped out from the school at the age of 16 after he was arrested for the possession of guns and narcotics.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Sabrina Jackson (Worked as a cocaine dealer)
- Siblings – None
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
50 Cent has dated –
- Tahiry Jose – Adult model, Tahiry Jose dated 50 Cent in the past.
- Naomi Campbell – Rapper was rumored to be dating British model, Naomi Campbell in the past.
- Nicole Narain – Adult model, Nicole Narain was rumored to be an item with 50 Cent in the past.
- Shaniqua Tompkins (1995-1999) – Shaniqua, an American entrepreneur dated 50 Cent from 1995 to 1999. During this time, she gave birth to the couple’s first child, a son named, Marquise born on October 13, 1997.
- Meagan Good (2001-2004) – 50 Cent, then hooked up with actress Meagan Good. They dated from April 2001 until March 2004.
- Vivica A. Fox (2003) – In 2003, Actress Vivica dated Jackson. She is about 11 years his senior. They broke up after they both exchanged insults.
- Joy Bryant (2005) – American model, Joy Bryant and 50 Cent were an item from May 2005 to December 2005.
- Ciara (2007-2010) – In 2007, Ciara and 50 Cent did a song together and eventually started dating. Ciara, who is 10 years younger than him dated him from February 2007 until July 2010.
- Kim Kardashian (2009) – In August 2009, Kardashian and 50 Cent were rumored to have had a fling.
- Melyssa Ford (2010) – In September 2010, 50 Cent exchanged flirty messages on social media with Canadian model and actress, Melyssa Ford which sparked dating rumors.
- Chelsea Handler (2010) – Comedian, and actress, Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent were seen getting cozy in a bar in New Orleans in October 2010. As a result, they were rumored to be dating each other from that time until December 2010.
- Daphne Joy (2011-2012) – Filipino adult model, Daphne Joy and 50 Cent dated from February 2011 until October 2012. Together, they had a son named, Sire in 2012.
- Tatted Up Holly (2013-2015) – From July 2013 to February 2015, Puerto Rican model Tatted Up Holly and 50 Cent were an item.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 6 feet 0 inches
- In centimeters – 183 cm
- In meters – 1.83 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 94 kg
- In Pounds – 207 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 49-17-34
- Chest – 49 inches
- Biceps – 17 inches
- Waist – 34 inches
Body Build
Bodybuilder
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
He wears a size 11.5 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
His bodybuilder physique, rapping skills and appearance in several movies.
Film Debut
In 2005, Cent starred in crime drama film Get Rich or Die Tryin’ as Marcus. The film is based on the life of 50 Cent.
Album Debut
On February 6, 2003, Cent released his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin via Shady, Interscope and Aftermath Records. It topped the charts of US Billboard 200 as well as Canadian album charts. He was able to sell 15,000,000 copies worldwide. It was certified as 6x Platinum in U.S.
Television Debut
In 2005, Cent appeared in an adult animated sitcom The Simpsons as himself in an episode titled Pranksta Rap.
Brand Endorsements
Cent endorsed Reebok to sell their “G-Unit Sneakers” from November 2003 to 2008. Other brand endorsements include G-Unit clothing company, vitamin water drink called Formula 50, SMS Audio, SK Energy, and SMS Promotions.
50 Cent Net worth
50 Cent has an estimated net worth of $40 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
Some Lesser Known Facts About 50 Cent
- He was born in an extremely poor urban neighborhood in Queens, New York.
- His mom was 15 at the time of his birth and she was a lesbian.
- He used to bring drugs and guns to his school.
- He started taking interest in boxing at the age of 11.
- 50 Cent was raised only by his mother but she died in 1983 (when 50 Cent was 8 years old) due to consuming a drink mixed with drugs.
- 50 Cent has worked with Glacéau and created a vitamin water drink called “Formula 50”.
- In 2003, he founded G-Unit Records, signing his G-Unit associates Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo.
- He has four pet dogs, Blue-nose pit bulls.
- Jackson received $100,000 for his work in the movie Southpaw and $50,000 for acting in Spy.
- He also appears on the Starz television show Power where receives $20,000 per episode for his appearance and $15,000 bonus for serving as the show’s executive producer.
- He is the founder of the company SMS Audio, SMS Promotions and SK Energy.
- In December 2014, Jackson signed a $78 million deal with FRIGO Revolution Wear, a luxury underwear brand.
- In March 31, 2017, Interscope Records released 50 Cent’s final album for the label, a greatest hits album titled Best Of.
- In 2021, he became one of the headliners of the music festival Golden Sand in Riviera Maya.
- In August 2021, Cent was confirmed to be starring in the upcoming Expend4bles film.
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