I always had what I thought were good ideas, but I didn’t have the finances to support them. I’ve already exceeded what I’ve earned from music with my other ventures. Is that a correct assessment?ĥ0 CENT: Absolutely. I assume that now you’re probably earning more money as a business mogul than as a rapper. And on top of all that, you got to act alongside Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino. You now have a record label, a book imprint, the 50 Cent video games, the G-Unit fashion label, the G-Unit sneakers, your own fragrance you designed a car for Pontiac-it’s even been reported you made $100 million from your stake in Glacéau. Kelly, and Ne-Yo, and of course, his trademark mix of hyperaggressive wit, testosterone, and ferocious swagger.ĭIMITRI EHRLICH: I’m struck by how much your career has diversified beyond music during the past few years. Lately, though, 50 has been doing more than just -watching CNBC: His recently released new album, Before I Self Destruct (Interscope), features guest spots by Eminem, R.
In fact, in September, Jackson even released a book titled The 50th Law (HarperStudio), written with motivational guru Robert Greene, which offers instruction on subjects such as how to turn an idea into a viable business model and tips on organizational management for budding street-bred CEOs. Between his music and his various interests in clothes, sneakers, films, books, video games, television shows, fragrances, cars, and sports drinks, the fortune he has amassed over the past seven years is estimated to be northward of $400 million. But as 50’s list of hit records (his albums have sold 36 million copies) and prime-time feuds (with Kanye West and The Game, to name two) have mounted, another -narrative has emerged: that of 50 Cent the multimedia, multihyphenate, multibusiness mogul.
It is considered to be 50 Cent's best album, and is ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of the 2000s.The story of how Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson survived the streets of South Jamaica, Queens, and took nine bullets on his way to becoming one of the most successful hip-hop artists of all time is by now the stuff of music lore (and movie lore too, dutifully reenacted by 50 himself in Jim Sheridan’s 2005 film, Get Rich or Die Tryin’). It also saw widespread critical success, becoming nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 46th Grammy Awards. The album would eventually sell over 8 million copies in the United States, and has become certified 6× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's singles also saw commercial success, with both " In da Club" and " 21 Questions" reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, while " P.I.M.P." became a number one hit in several countries. Released a week in advance to combat bootlegging and internet leakage, Get Rich or Die Tryin' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling over 872,000 copies in its first week of sales. The album also contains guest appearances from Eminem, Young Buck, and Nate Dogg, as well as features from G-Unit co-members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Porter, Rockwilder, Dirty Swift, and Megahertz. Additional production is provided by Mike Elizondo, Sha Money XL, Mr. Dre, with the duo acting as the album's executive producers, who worked to combine the gangsta rap and R&B combo prevalent in New York hip hop. However, after suffering legal troubles and being blackballed from the music industry, 50 Cent found difficulty in securing another major-label recording contract, until he signed with Eminem's Shady Records in 2002.Īfter signing with Eminem, he also worked heavily with Dr. Prior to the album, 50 Cent gained initial recognition as a producer, producing several songs alongside the Trackmasters on an unreleased album widely believed to be his debut in 2000.
It was released on February 6, 2003, by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Get Rich or Die Tryin ' is the debut studio album by American rapper 50 Cent. Brand new sealed double album Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Translucent Red vinyl.