January 06, 2006 @ 10:30 am
50 Cent - Introducing Curtis Jackson
50 Cent is arguably the most controversial and known figure in hip hop today. Uninhibited lyrics and consistent rivalry with other artists have kept his hip hop saga in the limelight since 2003. He shattered records with his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, selling 12 million copies worldwide. In 50’s quadruple platinum sophomore effort, The Massacre, he continued his journey in the record books by becoming the first artist to have four songs in the top ten of Billboard's Hot 100 since The Beatles.
Recently, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson starred in the film Get Rich or Die Tryin’, directed by six-time Oscar® nominee Jim Sheridan, and written by two-time Emmy winner Terence Winter. With controversy surrounding the film’s “violent” advertisement, he is remaining cool and confident, like he has done this before. Actually, he has done this before, just that this time it is on the silver screen.
Vibe.com: Where do you draw the line between hip hop being violent and hip hop being art?
50 Cent: You got people who are trying to capture what actually goes on in their environment. So, if the environment is violent they write about these things. People say they [hip hop artists] repeat things, but the artists don’t feel like they repeat things. They are trying to capture the perfect record about what goes on in their environment - and you know they [record companies] pick what to promote as far as what's actually going on in these environments. If we could just take the records of who goes in the hospital for one week in the neighborhood, you'll find far more victim of violent crimes, whether it’s stab wounds or gun shot wounds -- it goes on in their environments and it’s what they write about.
How was it for you to step back into those moments with your mother’s murder, and being shot?
50: It was therapeutic - being in some of those spaces over and over again. Some people think because you’re making a film based on your life story that you’re not actually acting, but I still gotta deliver the dialogue like everybody else and make my physical respond to what they're saying to match what’s going on.
What was the worst moment for you to go through during filming?
right 50: One of the worst points for me was the actual operating scene. We spent eight hours that day shooting that scene and I had prosthetics and make-up on so I couldn’t move. I’m sitting on the table looking up at the light fixtures you see in an operating room. I got actors over me delivering dialogue, doing a great job acting like surgeons, and when they say cut everybody's laughing doing what they doing, but I cant move off the table for the time period. I’m there and its like -- I’ve been in that position before.
Do you live with fear?
50: Not much – I’ve already made a decision on how I’m gonna live my life.
Are you going to let your son see the film?
50: Yeah, he’s nine and I’m going to have him see it with me so I can explain it.
Are you a strict parent?
50: He's spoiled and I don’t think there are enough spoiled black kids (laughs).
Do you have a girlfriend?
50: No, I don’t have girlfriend right now. I’m very single.
What are you looking for in a woman?
50: Just someone with their own direction -- I think the most attractive thing about a woman is her confidence.
What do you think of Samuel L. Jackson not wanting to work with you on the film?
50: I think Samuel L. Jackson's statement saying he didn’t want to work with a rapper meant he didn’t want to work under a rapper on a rapper's first film. Sometimes people become so artistic they forget they are in the entertainment business. You have to be aware some people feel that way. You have people that go to school for acting and they don’t receive the same opportunities because they don’t generate the interests of the general public. It's a better business decision to make a film like this with 50 Cent because worldwide I generate the interest of people everywhere.
Could you see yourself doing a completely different role and being a hardcore actor?
50: Yeah, I would commit to another project if I came across a screenplay that was exciting.
Were there any surreal moments when filming?
50: Yeah, when I’m leaving the house toward the end of the film and my grandparents are asking what’s going on with me. My grandmother really used to say that to me. She would hear things about me in the streets and not see that in me at home. So, I’ve always had to be two people, as far as being my grandmother’s baby in the house and then be aggressive enough to get by in the streets.
What’s your worst nightmare?
50: My worst nightmare is to be right back where I started. I think a lot of people who find success on a music level, they get to this level and their lifestyle becomes fabulous and when the music starts to slow down they continue to be fabulous, and to the point that it reaches so low they can’t contain that lifestyle that they just fall flat on their face. In the history of entertainment we build entertainers in order to destroy them for the sake of entertainment.
Is the whole business in Hollywood different than the hood?
50: No, my work ethic hasn’t changed and you see that in the film. Bottom line is you’re selling something different. If you can maintain the quality of it, I think generally the market place will accept it and it will be sold.
What do you hope viewers get from the film?
50: Outside of the movie, things they see me do in business can allow two things to happen - anyone from the environment I’m from will either be inspired by the situation, or they will envy the situation. That’s their options.
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Comments
1.
ricardoboy says:
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the men you are 50 f**k the haters
October 15, 2008 at 1:41 pm
2.
FOLASHADE says:
fuk ya,pusssy ass nigga.G-UNOTTTTTTT
November 13, 2007 at 10:12 am
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FOLASHADE says:
fuk ya,pussy ass nigga.G-UNOT.
November 13, 2007 at 10:10 am
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chelsey says:
omg ur so fine i would love to go on a date with u i am a singer aswell i wud love go meet u some where im from northenireland and i wsh i was with u ur one big fine boy!!
November 12, 2007 at 3:29 am
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jan says:
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November 2, 2007 at 10:08 am
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jan says:
50 cet kom to me in the slovenia please cole mi a nuber 040134786
November 2, 2007 at 10:06 am
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shekevia says:
I love 50-cent I like to call it fantacy love becouse in my fantacy life me and 50 is togather and I'll like to say to the hatters thank you for doing your job.
October 31, 2007 at 11:46 am
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delsinho says:
yo 50 you are way beter than kanye west he is shit oke you are the best 50 cent 4life g-unit
October 29, 2007 at 7:46 am
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gilaaow says:
you 50 you are the best and your film are good and you are an good rapper . good actor
October 29, 2007 at 7:42 am
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bereketabe says:
when 50 cent song he used to bee seen with more than one ladies but it is not moral.
October 26, 2007 at 6:31 am
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hamada says:
sex
October 25, 2007 at 11:29 am
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sief says:
sorea
October 25, 2007 at 8:23 am
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Dionne Waddell says:
More of Curtis Jackson
October 22, 2007 at 10:33 am
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martin cuellar says:
hey 50 thanks 4 the add on myspace your songs are cool a im want to get the new cd that is coming on december 18 cant wait GGGGGGGGG-UUUUNIT
October 19, 2007 at 3:37 pm
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ANTOINETTE says:
HI 50CENT I LOVE YOU EVER SENCE YOU CAME OUR
October 13, 2007 at 4:07 pm
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get money says:
yo 50 keep it queens south side i dig ya hustle get money
October 11, 2007 at 12:56 pm
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george says:
hey whut's sup i got one of your new cd's and i have all of your cd's here i'm your biggest fan?
write back as soonu get this message iighty
pce
i'm outta
October 10, 2007 at 3:33 pm
18.
luis says:
50 is the best
October 10, 2007 at 7:57 am
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Leonel says:
50 Cent is the Number One
SIN DUDAS!
October 9, 2007 at 11:28 pm
20.
..Sammie.. says:
Wasup Yall
October 9, 2007 at 6:01 am
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chis says:
i love you
October 8, 2007 at 2:57 pm
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Domingos Adriano Pompeu says:
Dear vibe thanks for taking time to help me,i sent 1 msg to someone,he doesn"t recieved,sincerely,
Domingos Adriano Pompeu
Luanda-Angola
October 8, 2007 at 7:26 am
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Jennifer says:
I have just recently seen the movie "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" and i found it to be very inspiring. Keep up the good work 50!!
October 6, 2007 at 10:54 am
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sfiso says:
50 roookkkssss !!!
October 2, 2007 at 8:23 am
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junior says:
fodace
September 28, 2007 at 1:48 pm
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sahr emmanuel joseph says:
i love the guy more than my girl friend
September 28, 2007 at 12:08 pm
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monster_10 says:
hello i guess well pce!!!!!!!hey there u?
September 28, 2007 at 10:41 am
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Mary M says:
your hot
September 27, 2007 at 8:33 am
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brandon white says:
hey 50 i'm like ur biggest fan ever...i listen to all ur songs and watch all ur videos on the computer... my fav is candy shop and window shopper.. hey when r u going to come sing in charleston wv?
September 20, 2007 at 11:21 am
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chinomavs says:
good I dont speak inglesh very good but try I´m live in angola I go clean I like very good of 50 cent but I´m waiting for next album bicause I like for yours music. sometime I song in my free time mybe my inspiration came of tupac shakur . for 50 cent naw you are the better I wish very sucess in your life .thanks.obrigado gossto muito das musicas de 50 cent espero todo sucesso. meu nome é chino mavs conciente de que hip hop é um movimento conciente iducativo e não a razão de sexo explicito os meus abraços
September 16, 2007 at 4:16 am
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astrid jean-paul says:
i need to your attention regarding a business proposal that will blow ur mind, please contact me, thank you!
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September 12, 2007 at 10:30 am
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amet says:
hey qa je ka bana je mir
September 7, 2007 at 1:34 pm
33.
Eileen Abbott says:
If you see this Curtis I love you
please email me
at myspace
eileen
August 18, 2007 at 10:52 pm
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l. cummings says:
I am a marry with child, and I dream about him every night.
August 15, 2007 at 3:35 am
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KEVIN says:
EL MEJOR CANTANTE DE RAP_HIP-HOP
August 14, 2007 at 1:35 pm
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ALYSSA-YVETTE says:
HEY I AGREE WITH MY CUZ MARTIN CUELLAR THAT ASS IS STUPID THE ONE THAT SAID U WERE A U NO WHAT
August 4, 2007 at 12:14 am
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Free says:
50 Cent is so real, he seems like a star to most an idol, I feel he is more than that, he is real and upfront and I love that about him, i would love to just spend the day with him to get to know him even better.
August 3, 2007 at 6:57 pm
38.
azem says:
hi
July 31, 2007 at 3:01 am
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DIANA says:
I JUST WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I LOVE CURTIS JACKSON BETTER KNOWN AS 50 CENTS. AND I'M FROM NEW YORK AS WELL. AND I THINK VERY HIGHLY OF HIM AND WHEN I SAY THAT I LOVE HIM I MEAN I DON'T KNOW THE MAN PERSONALLY, BUT, I WOULD ACTUALLY LIKE TO GET A CHANCE TO MEET HIM ON A ONE- ON - ONE BASIS. I'M NOT OBSESSED OR ANYTHING BUT, I'VE READ HIS BOOK. I'VE KNOWN ABOUT HIM SINCE FOREVER I KNEW ABOUT HIM WHEN HE WAS UNDERGROUND AND NOBODY ELSE DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW HIM. I HAVE ALL OF HIS MUSIC. AND I BUY MY CHILDREN ALL OF HIS CLOTHING. AND I'M A SIZE 16 IN CLOTHES MYSELF SO WHENEVER IT IS THAT I CAN GET INTO A G-UNIT ALFIT. I WEAR IT PROUDLY NOT ONLY FOR HIM BUT, FOR THE BIG GIRLS AS WELL. I LOVE HIS PERSONA HIS WAY OF HANDLING BUISNESS. THE WAY HE THINKS TO US ON THE OUTSIDE. HE'S SO CONFIDENT AND REALLY DOESN'T THINK WHAT NOONE SAYS. BUT, HAS CARES AND CONCERNS AT THE SAME TIME. IT IS WHAT IT IS.
July 20, 2007 at 11:08 pm
40.
dereje yeshigeta says:
this is dereje from ethiopia me and my freinds are enjoing with your song and majestic voice so keep up
July 17, 2007 at 12:59 am
41.
m.c says:
I FORGOT TO TELL U GGGGGGG-UNNIT
July 6, 2007 at 6:34 pm
42.
martin cuellar says:
hey 50 its your big fan mc your a bad ass rapper hey that dumbass Baruk send u a stupid msge.man i will smoke Baruks ass hes a b**ch p.i.m.p
July 6, 2007 at 6:22 pm
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poltergeist says:
I love me some fiddy cents
July 5, 2007 at 2:15 pm
44.
Hank,Jersey says:
Ferrari is my dude.G G G G-UNIT! ! !
July 4, 2007 at 6:54 am
45.
stevie york says:
when i see you i cry because i wish you know me all these girl that treat you like your a money tree i don't do that i would love if you loved me back.plese call and tell me you got this@ 1-865-457-4235
June 29, 2007 at 7:13 am
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ışıl says:
süperrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
June 27, 2007 at 1:03 am
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kim says:
amo a jacson curtis es lo mas lindo los raperos
June 25, 2007 at 1:45 pm
48.
Bren says:
ALL I have to say is 50 cents you have QUITE A BODY! A ride on your AMUSEMENT PARK would definitely be a ride to remember!!!
June 20, 2007 at 4:59 pm
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mechelle says:
there are many people hating on 50 because of his way of marketing himself someday I would love to meet him to learn his secret to how to Get Rich or Die Trying. Peace!
June 14, 2007 at 10:16 pm
50.
GlamourChik says:
50 definifitely the baddest n the game, love him so much and everything about him, would so like give him the superhead treatment!!
June 7, 2007 at 9:05 pm
51.
ruohwo francis says:
f**k 50cent,Dre and Eminem they are all bastard
May 28, 2007 at 9:27 am
52.
LibraChick says:
I love 50 cent so much. that book he did with Nikki Turner was off the chains and everyone dats beefin with him is crazy,they just jeoulous cuz they not making dat paper like he is
May 25, 2007 at 8:57 am
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erick esparsa says:
big tymers gang(702)
May 18, 2007 at 1:19 pm
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erick esparsa says:
big bad btk homie f**ka a g-unit!!
May 18, 2007 at 1:18 pm
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reginald jilot says:
i would like 50cent put a music outside.because is lots murderf**ker to speak the shit now,50 don't worry man.i want you to give me a new album naggo.50cent don't forget me my man. g-unit i don't naggo'z i don't forgive you to. forget
May 11, 2007 at 10:07 pm
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hamid f juma says:
yah
50 yu ar da 1 in hiphop nw. its me boy from TZ.
May 6, 2007 at 8:08 am
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baruk says:
wats poppin.
Niga you say your hard right then stop snitchin cause you are only digging your f**king grave.
i must confess i am surprised nigga have not smoked your black ass.
and by dat way dont f**k with Fat Joe cause there is a cool nigga.
Word up Pussy
May 5, 2007 at 12:52 pm
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kelly says:
i like your songs but u really should stop snitchin on people cuz i aint surpised that they havent killed you ass yet
May 4, 2007 at 12:47 pm
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Eugene says:
u tink u great ,aint ya?
ya stil in ya old days. u f**king rich but no bicth by u. gangsta wit no gun. why won't u tell them that ya guns are all toys. men, u the toy soldier, itself. ya niggas aint askin' why the ice cream machine is stil broken cuz 50 ate it all.nigga 1000 albums wit 20 interestin' lyrics, wats up wit? u cool, but u a pussy 4 sure. last. a nigerian artist wud ve kick'd ye ass. where ur gangsta life at. sorry but it aint necessary. GOLDDIGGERS UNIT.I give u frensh kiss cuz u can't open ye mouth. trumpppp. JA rule, is the man. hahahahah.
April 28, 2007 at 9:38 am
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fantasy says:
You are a creative and talented guy. Everytime a black man does something good noone really recognizes it but I do. Keep up the good work and I hope 50 has another comming out soon. I am his number one fan.
April 26, 2007 at 8:29 pm
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alanna says:
heyyyyyyyyyy whats up guy i love your songs and u rock sosososo thatx is all i want too say yea lol u rock 50 cent
April 26, 2007 at 7:27 am
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WAH! says:
The coolest , richest and inteligent nigga I've ever known.He' ain't about dissing, he 's bout money. It;s the UNIT. That means the money MAN. Get rich or die trying. He not trying mo more he's rich
April 24, 2007 at 3:05 am
63.
kala says:
hello going to you is for the we as come
April 18, 2007 at 12:52 pm
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john says:
he gay
April 18, 2007 at 11:31 am
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alexus says:
wat up g unit my sister love you so bad she sald wat up holla
April 13, 2007 at 8:18 pm
66.
Majesty says:
GGGGGGGGG UNIT !!!!!!!! Number all tyme .... We going to sell 14 x plat this year... it our year ...... South Side
April 13, 2007 at 2:38 am
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magdalene says:
Will arrive you for poland why never? I would like to see as you look live, plane well goods(right)?
March 30, 2007 at 3:50 pm
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dsank says:
fu*k all yall hatas this dude done sacrificed his life now he livin right and yall gonna try to diss him. yall thought yall could kill him ya dumb ass niggaz shot him 9 times i got ya back 50 luv ya man
March 21, 2007 at 5:47 pm
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crack muzik says:
if u think 50 cent iz gangsta or hood put 787 on the beganin of your comment. if u do u stupid he anit hood at all. niggas say that for a reason. he was scared to come to my hood. (grand rapids) u probly never herd of it because no body really used to get killed like that. he came here in 2003 when my citie was peaceful u can say.he was scared to go here when it wasn't hard like it iz now. he thinkin somebody gone kill him. he iz soft. and if he so hard why is black child still liven if he stabed him. 50 iz soft naw he a b*tch.soft ass nigga
March 20, 2007 at 2:24 pm
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rebaz says:
hey 50 you are cool a love you songs lol you are my king
March 14, 2007 at 1:08 pm
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jefferson da silva santos says:
ola 50 cent eu sou muito seu fan comprei seu filme onten fiquei louco pelo filme estou doido para acha seu games na internet
March 9, 2007 at 11:51 am
72.
Thug Lyfe says:
Wat up you punk b**ch...you can kiss a penis u have steppin lil f**k.....f**k you...itz all bout dat dipset niqqa.....peace b**ch
March 8, 2007 at 11:26 am
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andrew says:
50cent=a rap god his lyrics are tight th passion he puts into the rap game! curtis jacksson u da shit! for real and come back to canada!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 24, 2007 at 3:06 pm
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pj says:
ggg G-unit 50 is da king of rap
February 24, 2007 at 2:37 pm
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jonny13 says:
jonny4
February 15, 2007 at 3:40 pm
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Anıl A.U says:
hey fifty ı like you men forever ı back you ı wanna meet you and make müsic ıam from turkey please answer me wait you men.. see youuu A.U
February 8, 2007 at 11:22 am
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Dillan ''showtime'' Courtwright says:
Yo 50 dog great movie man I'm 14 right now livin the thug life gettin at least 75 grand a month with my buisness you know how we do. Let's talk bout your cd's dog when I drive my dads 97 yukon with 20 inch rims and four fifteen inch subs I bump your music. Last time I did it though i blew up the soeakers. So maybe we can hook up sometime 'n' discuss some buissness.
February 6, 2007 at 10:09 am
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Iris says:
50 I Think you are so special.I have a lot in common with u.hope we get to met soon to see just how much.If not I Love you any way.
February 2, 2007 at 7:06 pm
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rahul says:
it's most fabulous to pass a comment by this way.i am from india. its a very special thing is that, i'm a fan of yours, i have watched ur movie. and fortunately the very next day, our teacher asked, to explain about person,who is ur role model.then i explained about the movie i watched, and i received a very loud applause from my friend and the whole college, was surprised by your life history. and i was received a medal for that presentation. my wish is to meet u.i'm trying my self better to become a rapper, and i'm continuing with that. i'm a DJ at my place.bye
January 26, 2007 at 3:27 am
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Randie says:
hey .. wow who ever dissin 50 yur queer man especially if u like ja rule man whens the last time hes came out wit a new song or been on a hit music channel..umm like the last time i seen his music on tv was like 2 years ago!! and 50 if u see this can ya tour in canada again and come to Winnipeg becuase i couldnt get therre last time!?
January 12, 2007 at 6:40 pm
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tia says:
man 50 i love your movie it shows dat in the rap game and even as a young one you still go through a lot and still you gotta keep ya head up cuzzzz ''when it rains it pours'' !!!
January 10, 2007 at 4:46 pm
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dan says:
ello 50cent rocks his music rocks aswell bye for best ever man bye
January 8, 2007 at 10:39 am
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hannah..! says:
i love 50 cent more than ne body else.... ever ..! curtis if u c this wil u reply..? u work is outstanding and u r the best person in the world..! hannah xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
January 8, 2007 at 8:04 am
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kurtis says:
50 cent my man wid all do respect my motherf***er ive shot nines ive popped nines and im tellin ya u cannot of taken 9 its unreal u heard of a cz 75 9mm parabelum ive shot it giv me 3 hollows and ill take u down b**ch JA RULE 4 eva
January 4, 2007 at 10:07 pm
85.
abrar says:
hi i think that you will be the best man in the hole world
December 22, 2006 at 8:13 am
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john says:
dvkl efhb9lfgui hltg
December 20, 2006 at 3:50 pm
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matt hill says:
hi you are so cool your my idiol and i watch your movie all the time i love your music i have all your songs on my ipod and listen to them
December 16, 2006 at 4:06 pm
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larra says:
50 cent is the best lookin guy in the world. i luv him so much. he makes me feel good bout me self 4 some reason wen he sings his music. hes the coolest guy eva i LOVE 50 CEnt 4 eva LOL mwa mwa my dream is to meet him i love u 50 xoxoxoxoxoxo
December 13, 2006 at 1:12 am
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miguel curtis says:
hellow
December 12, 2006 at 10:00 am
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wole washington says:
I love 50Cent, he is my role model, he inspire me with his music.
December 9, 2006 at 2:04 pm
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ibbe says:
hey i am from Maldivies
can you be my frnd
December 9, 2006 at 1:16 pm