50 Cent

One of the world's most successful rappers, 50 Cent was first noticed by rapper Nas in the late 90s, but was shot nine times in 2000. After recovering, he was signed by Eminem and Dr Dre and released the album Get Rich or Die Tryin', which sold 872,000 copies in the first 4 days. His next album, The Massacre was even more successful.

50 Cent has also pursued acting, starring in the 2005 autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin'. He has also starred in his own video games, 50 Cent: Bulletproof and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand.
Occupation:

Rapper

Nationality:

American

Born:

July 6, 1975 (37)

Jun 09, 3:06am
Nicolas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens in 'The Frozen Ground' trailer - watch
Jun 07, 2:23am
Jamie Oliver, 50 Cent team up for new TV series 'Dream School'
Apr 11, 3:40am
Schwarzenegger, Stallone's 'The Tomb' renamed 'The Escape Plan'
Feb 25, 11:14am
50 Cent attempts awkward kiss with Erin Andrews - watch
Feb 01, 12:32am
50 Cent develops new cartoon based on his childhood
Jan 24, 9:35pm
50 Cent teams up with Snoop Dogg in new music video
Dec 10 2012, 8:39pm
Macklemore continues Aussie chart reign
Dec 03 2012, 5:57pm
50 Cent developing new TV drama for Starz
Nov 30 2012, 3:52am
50 Cent: 'I only accept criticism from Eminem'
Nov 27 2012, 9:35pm
50 Cent, Eminem, Adam Levine unveil new track 'My Life' - listen
Nov 22 2012, 3:28pm
50 Cent serves Thanksgiving dinner to Sandy victims - pictures
Nov 16 2012, 9:29pm
50 Cent sells headphones on QVC - video
Sep 25 2012, 7:53pm
Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd team up for new single 'Remember You' - listen
Sep 18 2012, 4:42am
Lil Wayne mentions Frank Ocean sexuality in 'Turn on the Lights' rap
Sep 06 2012, 1:55am
50 Cent manager Chris Lighty to be buried today
Sep 05 2012, 1:54am
Sean Penn planning Haiti benefit concert for 2013?
Sep 04 2012, 1:55am
Alicia Keys new single 'Girl On Fire' with Nicki Minaj leaks - listen
Aug 31 2012, 5:48pm
50 Cent, P Diddy manager Chris Lighty found dead in apparent suicide
Aug 30 2012, 3:52am
Natalie Portman, Christian Bale: Actors who changed weight for films
Aug 24 2012, 1:45am
Alicia Keys unveils new album 'Girl on Fire' artwork, release date
Aug 21 2012, 1:33am
50 Cent admits relationship troubles: "I f**k everything up"
Aug 13 2012, 7:47pm
Drake beats Jay-Z US chart record, claims most hip-hop No.1s
Aug 13 2012, 12:53am
First image from Schwarzenegger and Stallone's 'The Tomb' - pic
Aug 12 2012, 1:03pm
50 Cent mocks Kanye West with Kim Kardashian "trash" comment
Aug 12 2012, 8:50am
50 Cent: 'Some people may run from Snoop Dogg name change'
Aug 10 2012, 1:45am
'Jersey Shore' star Pauly D hints at Big Sean collaboration
Aug 07 2012, 8:18am
'Jersey Shore' star Pauly D: 'I had instant chemistry with 50 Cent'
Aug 01 2012, 12:50am
50 Cent releases 'New Day' featuring Dr Dre, Alicia Keys - listen
Jul 18 2012, 6:53pm
50 Cent confirms single 'New Day' with Dr Dre, Alicia Keys - video
Jul 17 2012, 6:54pm
50 Cent: 'I want to work with Frank Ocean' - video
Jul 17 2012, 6:32pm
Interview: 50 Cent interview: 'I don't know if we'll hear Dr Dre's Detox in full'
Jul 16 2012, 11:50pm
50 Cent on Frank Ocean: 'Anyone who has issue with him is an idiot'
Jul 04 2012, 1:18pm
50 Cent announces new album '5 (Murder by Numbers)' out immediately
Jul 03 2012, 2:31am
50 Cent talks recent car accident, helped by bulletproof SUV?
Jun 26 2012, 11:47pm
50 Cent hospitalised after car accident
Jun 18 2012, 7:56pm
Ed Sheeran "thankful for the hate"
Jun 07 2012, 8:55am
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris for Oprah Winfrey interview
May 19 2012, 1:37am
50 Cent: "I've encouraged same-sex activities"
May 18 2012, 8:21am
50 Cent receives cuddly toys in hospital after stomach bug - picture
May 15 2012, 5:52am
Sam Neill joins Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Tomb