50 Cent known as Curtis Jackson is a famous hip hop rapper of the 2000s. He got fame in 2003 from the album “Get Rich or Die Tryin.” His album broke all the records and one of the highest debut ever. Neither the drink alcohol nor smoke cigarettes. But previously seen many times peddling drugs on streets. 50 Cent Net worth was $150 million but drops to $30 million in 2020.
Biography
50 Cent (full name Curtis James Jackson III) is a known hip hop artist. He was born in South Jamaica, New York, the United States, on July 6, 1975. He raised by a single mother as he never knew any detail about his father.
His mother was a drug dealer. Later, his mother was brutally murder. At that time, he was only eight years old. After his tragedy, his grandmother took his custody.
Earlier, Jackson has an interest in the boxing field and fight at the junior level. But at the age of 12, he started selling drugs on the streets of America.
He was arrested for the vial of sale of cocaine by an undercover agent when he was 19 years old. After three weeks, the police raid his house and found heroin and crack.
Jackson condemned for three to nine years in jail. Instead of going to boot camp, he got General Educational Development. At that time, he was already in a rapping business. For this purpose, he took 50 Cent as his rapper name.
Beginning Of His Career
To join rap, he met Jam Master, who is in the group of Run-DMC. After listening to his rapping skills, Jam got impressed.
Later, Jam produced an album with Jackson. But it was never released. Another wrong decision made by him was to work with Columbia Records. Jackson’s album shelved before the release date.
He got his fame from the debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin,” approximately 9 million CDs of this album sold. At the end of 2003, his collection was the most sold CD of the year.
50 Cent Personal Details | |
Real Name | Curtis James Jackson III |
Age | 45 years |
Date of Birth | July 6, 1975 |
Place of Birth | South Jamaica, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Profession / Occupation | Actor, Singer, Producer, Rapper, Composer, Song Writer, Investor, Film/Record/Television Producer |
50 Cent Body Stats | |
Height | 6 feet or 1.83 cm |
Weight | 84 kg or 185 pounds |
Body Type | Normal |
Chest Size | 409 inches |
Biceps | 17 inches |
Waist | 34 inches |
Eyes Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | N/A |
Dress Size | Unknown |
50 Cent Family Details | |
Spouse / Wife Name | N/A |
Father Name | Curtis James Jackson |
Mother Name | Sabrina Jackson |
Children | Marquise Jackson, Sire Jackson |
Siblings | None |
Because of his success, he nominated for Grammy Awards. Moreover, he won five music awards.
Family and Relationship
The “Candy Shop” rapper was into many off and on the relationship. He has almost dated twenty women. Some belong to the industry while some unknowns. In 1996, Jackson and Shaniqua Tompkins blessed with a boy named Marquise Jackson. Although they both don’t marry.
Jackson changes himself after the birth of his son. Because he never had a relationship with his father, so he wants to have a good bond.
Later in 2012, his second son born “Sire Jackson.” The mother of his son was his girlfriend, Daphne Joy.
After that, he has been into many relationships. His new relationship is with Jamire Haines, his trainer, and a lawyer.
50 Cent Net Worth
In the year 2020, 50 Cent Net Worth is around $30 million. In the peak days of his career, his net worth estimated approximately $150 million. He considered being the wealthiest rapper of times.
Jackson appears on TV as well. In his appearance in the show “Power,” he earns $20k each episode. Moreover, he was the producer of this show and got a $15k bonus. His annual income is $150 crore.
Facts about 50 cents
- He is well known by his stage name, “50 Cent.”
- 50 Cent has two kids from different women.
- His mother was a cocaine dealer. She gave birth to the legendry rapper when she was fifteen years old.
- In 2002, he was shot nine times on his face, hip, legs(bot), arm, hand, and chest.
- He has released two different games based on him, namely 50 Cent: “Bulletproof.” Whereas this game sequel released in 2009.