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A dramatic beginning in life gave the popular singer 50 Cent his current strength to become more of a successful music icon. Born as Curtis James Jackson in New York City, this artist grew up in one broken home. Without a doubt the current 50 cent songs are not inclined to the past, as all criminal activities have just been traded for hip hop.

A coincidental break came along for 50 Cent as he met Jam Master Jay and Run-D.M.C. Soon he was signed by JMJ Record label. As nothing materialized, he moved on to be part of Trackmasters. 50 Cent worked on his first album titled Power of the Dollar. The release had attracted considerable buzz and attraction to rap begin with this release.

First album was released in 2003 titled “Get Rich Or Die Trying” and it debuted as #1 on the billboard charts. The records sold at 872,000 in the period of four days. Soon the albums like The Massacre added to the list of successful releases, it sold 1.4 million copies and the music again held #1 position in Billboard 200 charts.  There had been popular 50 cent songs like “Thug Love”, “Your Life’s on the Line” and “How to Rob”, but the music world disappeared for a while as the artist came close to death. Underground rapping was what kept the icon engaged for two years until he came back to real music and churned out mixtapes.

All hip hop lovers enjoyed doses of 50 cent songs such as “Real Steel”, “Love, Hate, Love” and “The Enforcer” at the Billboard music awards of 2011.

After release of multiple hits and separate business line, 50 Cent has been in the list of rich men and was recognized by popular Forbes magazine. He was on second position after Jay Z, another rapper in the industry. Check out the 50 cent songs for a taste of the real hip hop.