50 Cent

50 Cent is the stage name of Curtis James Jackson III, an American rapper, actor, television producer, record executive, and businessman.

50 Cent is the stage name of Curtis James Jackson III, an American rapper, actor, and businessman. He rose to fame in the early 2000s with his debut album *Get Rich or Die Tryin'*.

Early life and career

Born in Queens, New York City, on July 6, 1975, Jackson began pursuing music in the mid-1990s. He built a reputation in underground rap before his commercial breakthrough in the early 2000s.

Music career

Jackson is best known for hit songs and albums from the 2000s, especially *Get Rich or Die Tryin'* and *The Massacre*. He is also associated with the hip-hop group G-Unit.

Acting, production, and business

Beyond music, Jackson has acted in films such as *Get Rich or Die Tryin'*, *Escape Plan*, and *Spy*. He has worked in television production, including projects tied to the *Power* franchise, and has been active as a businessman and investor.