50 Cent was born Curtis Jackson and raised in Queens, NY. He grew up with his grandmother after his mother died when he was 8 and his father left. 50 started selling crack to make money. He found himself in and out of jail and was eventually shot multiple times. 50 Cent was getting wairy of the street thug lifestyle and turned to rap. IN 1996 Jam Master J signed 50 to his JMJ label after hearing him rap over some beats.
50 Cent then moved on to the track masters label and had a few minor hits.

It wasn't until Eminem noticed him and took interest that 50 Cent's career took off. A bidding war to sign 50 brought him more noteriety and 1 million dollar signing bonus.
50 was now signed to a joint deal with Shady/Aftermath records. He immediately went to work on his new album entitled "Get Rich or Die Tryin." 50 Cent soared to popularity with the first single from this new album "In Da Club." His album recorded record sales by posting the highest first50 Cent was born Curtis Jackson and raised in Queens, NY. He grew up with his grandmother after his mother died when he was 8 and his father left. 50 started selling crack to make money. He found himself in and out of jail and was eventually shot multiple times. 50 Cent was getting wairy of the street thug lifestyle and turned to rap. IN 1996 Jam Master J signed 50 to his JMJ label after hearing him rap over some beats.
50 Cent then moved on to the track masters label and had a few minor hits.

It wasn't until Eminem noticed him and took interest that 50 Cent's career took off. A bidding war to sign 50 brought him more noteriety and 1 million dollar signing bonus.
50 was now signed to a joint deal with Shady/Aftermath records. He immediately went to work on his new album entitled "Get Rich or Die Tryin." 50 Cent soared to popularity with the first single from this new album "In Da Club." His album recorded record sales by posting the highest first week sales ever according to soundscan.
 week sales ever according to soundscan.