
Also known as Curtis James Jackson III
Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, television producer, record executive, and businessman. Born in Queens, a borough of New York City, Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 1996. In 1999–2000, he recorded his debut album, Power of the Dollar, for Columbia Records. During a shooting in May 2000, he was struck by nine bullets, causing its release to be canceled and Jackson to be dropped from the label. His 2002 mixtape Guess Who's Back? was discovered by Detroit rapper Eminem, who signed Jackson to his label Shady Records that year.
50 Cent is an American rapper, actor, and businessman from Queens, New York, who rose to prominence after being discovered by Eminem in 2002 following a shooting incident that derailed his early career. He matters as a significant figure in hip-hop and entertainment who has built a multi-faceted career spanning music, acting, television production, and business ventures.
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