Biography

Curtis James Jackson III is a rapper commonly known by his rap name 50 Cent and recognized by the nicknames Fifty Cent and Fiddy Cent. He rose to fame following the success of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and The Massacre. 50 Cent achieved multi-platinum success with both albums, selling around 22 million albums worldwide. He is known for his “gangsta” image, and having been shot nine times and surviving. 50 Cent currently resides in Farmington, Connecticut; he purchased the former mansion of boxing star Mike Tyson.

Top 10 Rap and Hip Hop Albums

• 1. The Massacre