50 Cent Net Worth, Age, Height and More:
Rapper 50 Cent has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He is best known for his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and The Massacre, as well as his hit singles “In Da Club” and “Candy Shop.”
50 Cent was born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York. His mother, Sabrina, was a drug dealer who was shot and killed when Jackson was eight. His father was never a part of his life. Jackson began selling drugs at an early age and was shot nine times when he was only 12.
Despite his difficult childhood, Jackson went on to graduate from high school. He then began to pursue a career in music, and in 2000, he released his first album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. The album was an instant success, selling more than 10 million copies.
In 2003, Jackson released his second album, The Massacre. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold more than 1.14 million copies in its first week. It went on to sell more than 5 million copies in the United States.
Jackson has also had success as an actor. He made his film debut in the film Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005), which is based on his life. He has also starred in the films Home of the Brave (2006), Righteous Kill (2008), and Escape Plan (2013).
Jackson has been nominated for numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards. He has also won numerous awards, including two American Music Awards, two BET Awards, and two MTV Video Music Awards.
50 Cent is currently working on his fifth studio album, Street King Immortal. The album is set to be released in 2016.
50 Cent’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. He has earned his fortune through his successful career in music and film.