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50 Cent is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the early 2000s with his debut album *Get Rich or Die Tryin’*. He was born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975, in Queens, New York. He became a defining voice in hip-hop through his gritty storytelling, aggressive delivery, and key collaborations with Eminem and Dr. Dre. Beyond music, 50 Cent expanded into film and television production, notably executive producing the hit series *Power*, and launched successful business ventures including a lucrative stake in Vitaminwater. His rise coincided with the early 2000s mixtape era, where he used street-level distribution to build a massive underground following before mainstream breakthroughs. This strategy not only propelled his initial success but also shifted how hip-hop artists marketed themselves, turning mixtapes into essential tools for career growth. Meanwhile, his move into business ventures like Vitaminwater demonstrated a new pathway for rappers to leverage their brand beyond music.
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Rick Ross Invokes Bun B and Pimp C to Clap Back at 50 Cent’s Comments About Aging in Hip-Hop
Ross argued that when the culture truly loves an artist, age shouldn’t determine their rap career.
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50 Cent Calls Marriage a ‘Bad Contract,’ Trolls Tyrese With ‘What More Do You Want From Me?’
50 turned a marriage debate into comedy by recreating Tyrese’s infamous viral outburst.
Mark Elibert1 day ago
50 Cent Taunts Rick Ross After G-Unit G6 Sells Out in Two Hours: 'Sold Out, Fat Boy'
50 celebrated the G6's successful return by taking shots at Rick Ross and Ebro Darden.
Mark Elibert1 day ago
50 Cent Doesn't Think Rappers Can Be Relevant at 60: 'I'm Not Trying to Be in the Way'
The rapper and business mogul asserted that hip-hop is "connected to youth culture."
Jaelani Turner-Williams2 days ago
Donell Jones and Joe 'VERZUZ' Event: Here's Everything That Went Down
The latest 'VERZUZ' event saw the two R&B artists bring the soul and a bevy of special guests.
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50 Cent Wants G-Unit G6 Reebok Re-Release to Restore 'Authenticity' to the Culture
The rap titan took some time to speak to Complex about the game-changing collab and why he felt it was time to bring it back.
Will Lavin3 days ago
50 Cent Jokingly Teases New Series Based on Penn State Cocaine Scandal
A group of current Penn State students and alum are alleged to have operated a drug trafficking ring at off-campus fraternity houses.
Jaelani Turner-Williams4 days ago
Tony Yayo on Old Clip of Him Showing His Butt During 50 Cent Performance: 'Just Me Being Me'
Yayo, who is now the host of a food competition show on Complex, broke down why he decided to moon the audience.
Joe Price5 days ago
50 Cent's G-Unit G6 Reebok Returns: Here's How to Get Your Hands on a Pair
Set to arrive on August 20, the original red, white and blue colorway returns as a 1:1 retro release.
Will Lavin10 days ago
50 Cent Wants to Add a Scripted Comedy Series to His TV Empire
Also on the horizon for Fif is a TV adaptation of the 'Payday' video game franchise.
Trace William Cowen12 days ago
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50 Cent Is Aiming to 'Build Something Big' as Executive Producer of 'Payday' Video Game Adaptation
Fif is teasing "a high-energy franchise that pushes the heist genre forward."
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Rick Ross Tells 50 Cent to ‘Be Loyal’ to Courtney A. Kemp, Questions Tupac Collaboration
Ross defended Courtney A. Kemp's role in 50 Cent's TV success and urged him to "let Tupac rest in peace."
Mark Elibert15 days ago
Watch 50 Cent Make Surprise Appearance at Chris Brown and Usher's New York Show
Hours after appearing at Fuerza Regida's Citi Field finale, the G-Unit head honcho hit the MetLife Stadium stage with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda.
Trey Alston15 days ago
50 Cent Claims Rick Ross' '$100 Million House' Is on Airbnb: 'Everything FAKE'
The G-Unit boss fired back on Instagram after Ross defended his weak 'Set In Stone' sales by showing off a property he claimed was worth $100 million.
Mark Elibert16 days ago
50 Cent Wants to Bet That Keffe D Gets 20 Years in 2Pac Murder Trial
The rapper's taunt comes as Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces a Las Vegas jury starting August 10.
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50 Cent Yet Again Teases Rick Ross Over 'Set in Stone' Numbers: 'Nah, That Sh*t Was Trash'
"Get the f*ck out of here!" Fif said of Rozay pointing to bots as the real problem.
Trace William Cowen19 days ago
Rick Ross Blames ‘Fake Bot Numbers’ for Poor ‘Set In Stone’ First-Week Sales
Ross's 12th studio album opened outside the top 20 of the Billboard 200.
Trey Alston19 days ago
50 Cent Has Even More to Say About Rick Ross's 'Set in Stone' Numbers: 'Can't Fake It Forever'
Meanwhile, Rozay has argued that he's "playing the long game" with his latest album.
Trace William Cowen20 days ago