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50 Cent
50 Cent (né Curtis James Jackson III) is an American rapper and actor. He rose to fame after the release of his 2003 debut album
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
, which included two No. 1 U.S. singles, "In da Club" and "21 Questions." 50 Cent had another No. 1 single, "Candy Shop," on his second album, 2005's
The Massacre
, and was also featured on Eminem's 2009 No. 1 single "Crack a Bottle," for which he won a Grammy Award for best rap performance by a duo or group. He transitioned to acting and made his film debut in the semi-autobiographical movie
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
(2005). His other films include 2013's
Escape Plan
, 2015's
Southpaw
and 2018's
Den of Thieves
. He is also known for starring in and producing the television dramas
Power
(2014-2020) and
For Life
(2020-2021). 50 Cent is also known for being a member of the hip-hop group G-Unit.
50 Cent's 2 Kids: All About Marquise and Sire
Daphne Joy Accuses Ex 50 Cent of 'Raping' and 'Physically Abusing' Her: 'You Are No Longer My Oppressor'
50 Cent's Ex Daphne Joy Says 'Sex Worker' Allegation in Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Diddy Is '100% False'
50 Cent Seems to Regret Flirting with Ex Vivica A. Fox in 2003: 'I Gotta Learn to Shut the F--- Up'
Dr. Dre Jokes His First Album Work with Snoop Dogg Since
Doggystyle
Will Be Called
Missionary
Eminem, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg Honor Dr. Dre at Walk of Fame Ceremony: 'My Brother from Another Mother'
Power
Universe Expands to Add New Prequel Series
Origins
— Find Out Which Fan-Favorite Characters Are Returning
50 Cent Accuses Liquor Brand of Embezzlement: 'I'm Not the One You Want to Play with'
50 Cent to Release New Book This Fall — See the Cover Here (Exclusive)
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Creator Breaks Down Shocking Season 3 Finale — and That Epic Surprise (Exclusive)
50 Cent Sued by Woman Claiming She Was Injured After He Threw Microphone Off Stage
50 Cent Denies Taking Ozempic After 43-Lb. Weight Loss: 'I Was in the Gym'
50 Cent Says He's Giving Up Sex in 2024: 'I'm Practicing Abstinence'
Joey Bada$$ Reacts to That Shocking [SPOILER] in
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
: 'Boy, Was I Wrong' (Exclusive)
Raising Kanan
's Mekai Curtis Says Executive Producer 50 Cent Has ‘Handed the Baton Off’ on
Power Book III
(Exclusive)
Michael Jordan's Tequila, The Rolling Stone's New Rum, Plus More Stars in the Alcohol Business
Amy Lee Jokes '50 Cent Hates My Guts' Since Losing Best New Artist Grammy to Evanescence in 2004
Ed Sheeran Joins 50 Cent on Stage in London for Surprise 'Shape of You' Performance
50 Cent Avoids Criminal Charge for Mic-Throwing Case: Report
Eminem Thanks Fans for 51st 'Bday Wishes' and Jokingly Tells Them to 'Suck It'
50 Cent Accidentally Dislocated
Expend4bles
Stuntperson's Finger on Set, Says Stunt Coordinator: 'He's Like a Tank'
Eminem's Daughter Hailie Jade Scott Was 'So Freaking Happy' to See Her Dad Perform with 50 Cent
Eminem Surprised the Crowd at 50 Cent's Detroit Tour Stop: 'One of the Best Friends I've Ever Known'
50 Cent Allegedly Injures Woman by Throwing Microphone Off Stage at His Los Angeles Concert
50 Cent Postpones Phoenix Concert Due to Extreme Heat: '116 Degrees Is Dangerous for Everyone'
50 Cent Says He Wants to Have Bras Thrown at Him on Stage Like Drake: 'I Need to Feel Special'
50 Cent Jokes He Doesn't Want Big Family Like Nick Cannon: 'I'm Not Going to Have Kids Like That'
50 Cent Honored with His Own Day in Connecticut: 'The Energy Was So Good'
50 Cent Explains Why He Thinks Helen Mirren Will Be 'Sexy Forever': 'It's Her Confidence'
50 Cent on Maintaining His Fitness: 'Strong Is Not All Muscle — It's About Being Mentally and Physically Strong'
Method Man Faced Depression, Darkness Early in His Career: ‘I Just Wanted to See Light’
Megan Fox and Jason Statham Get Steamy in Action-Packed 'Expend4bles' Trailer
50 Cent Announces the Final Lap Tour: 'You've Waited Long Enough'
Ja Rule Discusses Two Decades-Long Feud with 50 Cent: 'I Think Things Can Be Mended'
Who Is 50 Cent's Girlfriend? All About Jamira 'Cuban Link' Haines
50 Cent Says Eminem Turned Down a Joint 2022 World Cup Performance That Would've Made Them $9 Million
50 Cent Says He's Working on '8 Mile' TV Show with Eminem: It's 'in Motion'
50 Cent Discusses His 'El Chapo' Podcast and How His 'Audience Is Changing'
50 Cent and Ross Mathews to Guest Co-Host Drew Barrymore's Talk Show While She's Out with COVID
Drake, John Legend, Alicia Keys Among Those Who Signed Letter Protesting Use of Rap Lyrics in Court
A Complete Timeline of 50 Cent's Feud with Lala Kent and Randall Emmett
50 Cent Reacts After Crew Member Fainted on Set of His Gory New Horror Movie: 'Crazy Night'
Usher Says He Played 50 Cent's 'In Da Club' During Son Sire's Birth: 'It Was Great'
50 Cent Apologizes to Madonna After Mocking Her Photos: 'I Don't Benefit from This'
DaBaby Returns to Rolling Loud Stage with 50 Cent Following Homophobic Rant
Megan Fox to Join Expendables Franchise in Fourth Film Alongside Returning Cast
'Black Mafia Family' : See Trailer for 50 Cent's New Crime Drama, Inspired by True Story of 2 Brothers
Eminem Set to Make Cameo Appearance in Longtime Friend 50 Cent's New Starz Show, 'BMF'
Lil' Kim Claps Back at 50 Cent After He Roasts Her BET Awards Look: 'All Y'all Can Go to Hell'
Florida Mayor Slams 50 Cent for Super Bowl Party: 'This Isn't How We Should Be Celebrating'
Quincy Brown's Sexy Song 'Enough About Me' Will Get 'Your Mind Racing!' — Watch the Steamy Video
Formerly Incarcerated Lawyer Who Inspired the ABC Drama 'For Life' Announces Run for Mayor of New York
Chelsea Handler Reacts to 50 Cent's Support of Donald Trump as He Says It's 'Affecting My Love Life'
50 Cent Says 'Vote for Trump' While Also Claiming President 'Doesn't Like Black People'
50 Cent Gives Away More Than $30,000 in Cash Tips to Employees at Burger King Drive-Thru
50 Cent Says He's a 'Better Specimen of a Man' as T.I. Challenges Him to Verzuz Rap Battle
The Craziest Celeb Feuds to Ever Take Place on Twitter
50 Cent's Power Sequel, Power Book II: Ghost, Sets September Premiere Date — Watch the Trailer
People Now: Breaking Down Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Emotional Reunion - Watch the Full Episode
50 Cent Apologizes to Megan Thee Stallion for Sharing Insensitive Meme of Shooting Incident
50 Cent Reacts to Carole Baskin's 'In Da Club' Video with Her Husband: 'It Was Magic'
Vanderpump Rules Reunion: Lala Kent Explains Why Her Feud with 50 Cent Wasn't on the Show
People Now: The True Meaning Behind Grimes and Elon Musk's Unique Baby Name - Watch the Full Episode
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