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Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, record, film, and television producer. Born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of the borough of Queens, Jackson began selling drugs at age twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. Although he left drug-dealing to pursue a musical career, he was struck by nine bullets in a 2000 shooting. After Jackson released the compilation album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, he was discovered by Eminem and signed by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.

With the aid of Eminem and Dr. Dre (who produced his first major-label album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'), Jackson became one of the world's best selling rappers and rose to prominence with East Coast hip hop group G-Unit (which he leads de facto). In 2003 he founded G-Unit Records, signing his G-Unit associates Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Jackson had similar commercial and critical success with his second album, The Massacre, which was released in 2005. He released his fifth studio album, Animal Ambition, in 2014 and is working on his sixth studio album: Street King Immortal, scheduled for release in 2016.

During his career Jackson has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award, thirteen Billboard Music Awards, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards and four BET Awards. He has pursued an acting career, appearing in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), the Iraq War film Home of the Brave (2006) and Righteous Kill (2008). 50 Cent was ranked the sixth-best artist of the 2000s, the third-best rapper (behind Eminem and Nelly), and Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre were ranked the 12th and 37th best albums of the decade by Billboard.

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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter Apr 28, 2020

by 50 Cent

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

For the first time, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson opens up about his amazing comeback—from tragic personal loss to thriving businessman and cable’s highest-paid executive—in this unique self-help guide, his first since his blockbuster New York Times bestseller The 50th Law.

In his early twenties Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent rose to the heights of fame and power in the cutthroat music business. A decade ago the multi-platinum selling rap artist decided to pivot. His ability to adapt to change was demonstrated when he became the executive producer and star of Power, a high-octane, gripping crime drama centered around a drug kingpin’s family. The series quickly became “appointment” television, leading to Jackson inking a four-year, $150 million contract with the Starz network—the most lucrative deal in premium cable history.

Now, in his most personal book, Jackson shakes up the self-help category with his unique, cutting-edge lessons and hard-earned advice on embracing change. Where The 50th Law tells readers “fear nothing and you shall succeed,” Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter builds on this message, combining it with Jackson’s street smarts and hard-learned corporate savvy to help readers successfully achieve their own comeback—and to learn to flow with the changes that disrupt their own lives.

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The 50th Law Aug 19, 2009

by 50 Cent

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In The 50th Law, hip hop and pop culture icon 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) joins forces with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to write a “bible” for success in life and work based on a single principle: fear nothing. With stories from 50 Cent's life on the streets and in the boardroom as he rose to fame after the release of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, as well as examples of others who have overcome adversity through understanding and practicing the 50th Law, this deeply inspirational book is perfect for entrepreneurs as well as anyone interested in the extraordinary life of Curtis Jackson.

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Formula 50: A 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Plan That Will Transform Your Life Dec 27, 2012

by 50 Cent, Jeff O'Connell

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Get fit like 50 Cent: The phenomenally fit superstar rapper reveals his strategic six-week workout plan for achieving a ripped body—and developing the mental toughness to stay in shape for a lifetime.

Survival is a recurring theme of 50 Cent’s lyrics, and his life. That’s why, with obesity rates soaring and fitness levels declining, he wants to give everyone an all-access pass to his premium plan for lifelong fitness. In Formula 50, the mega-successful entertainer and entrepreneur unleashes the power of metabolic resistance training (MRT), the key ingredient that has helped him achieve the famously buff physique that makes his music videos sizzle.

Through MRT, 50 Cent’s fitness plan breaks down the barriers between traditional weight training and cardio workouts, accelerating fat loss while building muscle and improving overall fitness. Designed for a six-week rollout for total mind-body transformation, the Formula 50 regimen builds willpower while it builds physical power. In addition to motivation, nutrition is another key element; readers will discover the unique dietary combinations that fuel 50 Cent’s workouts. Coauthored with Jeff O’Connell, health journalist and editor-in-chief at Bodybuilding.com (the world’s largest fitness website), the book delivers a payoff that goes beyond six-pack abs and flab-free pecs: This is a fitness plan that boosts energy, endurance, flexibility, and mobility. The result is a body you’ve always dreamed of—and the mindset to attain the rest of your dreams.

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From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens Aug 11, 2005

by 50 Cent

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In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.

This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but also the story of a generation of youth faced with hard choices and very few options. It is a tale of sacrifice, transformation, and redemption, but also one of hope, determination, and the power of self. Told in 50's unique voice, the narrative drips with the raw insight, street wisdom, and his struggle to survive at all costs—and behold the riches of the American Dream.

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The 50th Law from SmarterComics Sep 29, 2012

by 50 Cent, Robert Greene, Dave Crosland

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In 2009, rapper 50 Cent published “The 50th Law” with Robert Greene, who’s famous for writing “The 48 Laws of Power.” That became a New York Times Bestseller; now, they are publishing the comic book version.

The comic book version is both educational and entertaining. It’s 50 Cent’s story of how he got off the streets, on the top of the charts, and how he started calling the shots in the board roam.

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Death Before Dishonor Jan 9, 2007

by Nikki Turner, 50 Cent

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From hip hop kingpin and #1 New York Times bestselling author 50 Cent comes a novel that dares to tell the truth about the Life—the lovers, the haters, the guns, the money, the highs, the lows—The Street, for real.

Trill Johnson has five years of jail time under his belt, two women trying to get inside his pants, and one mission: Get the suckers who sold him out. And get ’em good. Sunni James will do anything for Trill. Lie, cheat, steal. Even risk losing her successful beauty salon to save him from the mean streets of Richmond. Precious Pay will do anything for Trill, too. She cribbed his kid while he did his time; now she wants Trill to pay for the leg she lost in a robbery gone wrong.

But when love is a lie, who do you trust? When the deals turn dirty, who do you betray? And when the guns start blazing, who’s going down?

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Blow Jul 24, 2007

by K'wan, 50 Cent

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NO GOING BACK

Prince, Killa-E, Daddy-O, and Danny grew up together in the projects, moving crack and cocaine, and answering to Diego, the neighborhood drug lord. They were small-timers playing for low stakes - until Prince is introduced to a heroin connect. Overnight they go from soldiers to bosses, and their crew is held together by loyalty and love. But taking the reins of power comes at a high price. Now, with Diego at their back and a traitor in their midst, they find themselves between a kilo and a hard place, ready to spill blood to stay on top.

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Playground Nov 1, 2011

by 50 Cent, Lizzi Akana

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Thirteen-year-old Butterball doesn't have much going for him. He's teased mercilessly about his weight. He hates the Long Island suburb his mom moved them to and wishes he still lived with his dad in the city. And now he's stuck talking to a totally out-of-touch therapist named Liz.

Liz tries to uncover what happened that day on the playground - a day that landed one kid in the hospital and Butterball in detention. Butterball refuses to let her in on the truth, and while he evades her questions, he takes readers on a journey through the moments that made him into the playground bully he is today.

This devastating yet ultimately redemptive story is told in voice-driven prose and accented with drawings and photographs, making it a natural successor to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

Loosely inspired by 50 Cent's own adolescence, and written with his fourteen-year-old son in mind, Playground is sure to captivate wide attention - and spark intense discussion.

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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter: Wie du erfolgreich wirst und auch bleibst (German Edition) May 16, 2021

by Curtis Jackson, Thomas Gilbert

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Kaum jemand musste so hart kämpfen wie Curtis Jackson: Er wächst auf in ärmlichen Verhältnissen, seine Mutter wird erschossen, als er gerade acht Jahre alt ist. Er wird als Rapper im Musikbusiness entdeckt, dann aber mehrfach angeschossen und von seinem Plattenlabel entlassen. Nach seiner
Genesung rutscht er ins Drogenmilieu ab, bekommt aber eine zweite Chance, und schafft 2003 den Durchbruch. Bis heute hat er mehrere Millionen Platten verkauft.
Jetzt, in seinem persönlichsten Buch, gibt er seine hart verdienten Erfahrungen weiter. Sein Motto: "Fürchte nichts und du wirst Erfolg haben". Jackson schildert nicht nur, wie es ihm gelang, Widrigkeiten zu überwinden und sie zu Erfolgen zu machen – er gibt auch wertvolle Tipps an alle, die wie er an die Spitze gelangen wollen.
Nach seinem Bestseller The 50th Law, den er zusammen mit Robert Greene schrieb, beschreibt
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson hier, wie er es nach tragischen Rückschlägen zu einem der bestbezahlten Unternehmer schaffte.

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Slow Down Baby Apr 25, 2013

by 50 Cent, Christina Aguilera, Gladys Knight, Kara DioGuardi, Mark Ronson, Marvin Bernard, Merald Knight, Michael Harper, Raymond Angry, William Bolton, William Guest

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Digital Sheet Music of Slow Down Baby

Composed by: 50 Cent;Christina Aguilera;Gladys Knight;Kara DioGuardi;Mark Ronson;Marvin Bernard;Merald Knight;Michael Harper;Raymond Angry;William Bolton;William Guest

Performed by: Christina Aguilera

In da Club Apr 25, 2013

by 50 Cent, Andre Young, Jr. Michael Elizondo

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Digital Sheet Music of In da Club

Composed by: 50 Cent;Andre Young;Michael Elizondo, Jr.

Performed by: 50 Cent

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