50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and producer from Queens, New York. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, the Grammy Award winner rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and has since sold more than thirty million albums worldwide. The exceptional businessman serves as CEO of G-Unit Records, which he founded in 2003 and has since signed a host of multi-platinum artists. In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. which has produced a wide variety of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks. He has the critically acclaimed #1 show on Starz, Power, in which he co-stars and serves as executive producer and director. His hits continue to dominate the charts, and he is continuously recording new music. A true entrepreneur, his brand encompasses a broad spectrum of businesses including: footwear and apparel, fragrance, video games, publishing, headphones, Le Chemin du Roi champagne, vodka, health drinks, Casper mattresses, Genies avatars, and supplements. |
