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Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, emerged from the gritty streets of South Jamaica, Queens, to become one of the most influential figures in hip-hop. Born on July 6, 1975, 50 Cent faced a tumultuous upbringing marked by poverty and encounters with the criminal underworld. Navigating a perilous path through the unforgiving streets, 50 Cent honed his craft as a rapper and emerged as a force to be reckoned with. His meteoric rise to fame culminated in the release of "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" in 2003, a seminal album that not only defined an era but also showcased his undeniable talent and unapologetic authenticity. Yet, amidst the triumphs, a shadow looms over 50 Cent's narrative—the gunshot wounds he sustained in 2000. Speculation abounds about the motive behind the attack, with theories ranging from personal vendettas to industry rivalries. A critical juncture in his life, this incident is intricately woven into the fabric of his subsequent beef with fellow rapper Ja Rule.
The clash with Ja Rule, a rival whose animosity and exchanges of lyrical warfare reached a fever pitch, added another layer to 50 Cent's enigmatic story. The feud not only reshaped the landscape of hip-hop but also prompted reflection on the dynamics of power, influence, and resilience within the industry. Yet, as we delve into the complexities of 50 Cent's narrative, a lingering question persists: Who was behind the attempt on his life, and how did this traumatic event shape the trajectory of his career and conflicts to come?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
01:05 - Why was 50 Cent Shot?
04:10 - The Tragic Death of Sabrina Jackson
08:20 - Curtis Starts Hustling
09:55 - Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff meets Young 50 Cent
12:00 - Fifty Gets Caught by the Police
15:40 - Jam Master Jay, First Music and Financial Problems
19:00 - Supreme Joins Murder Inc., Irv Gotti signs Ja Rule
20:23 - Troy Robs Ja Rule, The Beef Beginning
25:17 - Fifty Tries To Test Ja Rule, Supreme Talks to Fifty
28:10 - "Your Life's On The Line" or "Nobody Likes Me"
29:48 - The Brawl in Atlanta, Ja Loses His Chain, Two Golden Watches
35:07 - Murder Inc. Blocks Fifty From the Industry
36:07 - The Meeting to Squash the Beef, Fifty doesn't show up, Chaz "Slim" Williams leaves
37:25 - The Stabbing in the Hit Factory Recording Studio
40:30 - DJ Files a Repot, Murder Inc., Irv Gotti and Supreme Publicly Claims that Fifty is a Snitch
43:23 - Ghetto Qu'ran Leaks on the Internet, Fifty's Final Nail in the Coffin
47:17 - Supreme Orders Darryl "Hommo" Baum to Take Out Fifty
49:48 - Eminem
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