50 Cent
Artist Type: Person
Artist Born:
1976
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Artist Biography
50 Cent (real name Curtis James Jackson III) is a rapper.
He has released three solo albums to date: Power of the Dollar (1999), Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003), The Massacre (2005). He was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Get Rich or Die Tryin', a story about his life in which he starred as himself, the film was released in 2005.
His most famous albums are Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre.
In the early years, before 50 cent was signed to any record label, he built up a huge fan base in New York. 50 Cent met up with Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC fame and was signed to his label to write all of his music. After he'd left Jam Master Jay, he signed to Columbia Records in 1999. On this label, he released Power of the Dollar, and the singles How to Rob and Ghetto Qu'ran. He left Columbia Records after being shot on May 24th, 2000.
Artist Discography
Albums
Curtis (2007-09-10)
Gangster and a Gentleman (2002-06-25)
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003)
Guess Who's Back? (2002-05-21)
Guess Who's Back Again
No Mercy, No Fear
Power of the Dollar (2000-09-12)
Tha Massacre
The Massacre (2005-03-08)
The New Breed (2003-04-15)
EPs
Collaboration
The Realist (2003)
Singles
Ayo Technology (2007-09-17)
Best Friend (2006-02-27)
Candy Shop
In da Club (2003-03-10)
Outta Control (2005-09-15)
P.I.M.P. (2003-10-13)
