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50 X 50: 50 Cent in His Own Words Hardcover – October 2, 2007

by 50 Cent (Author), Noah Callahan-Bever (Author)

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Rap superstar and New York Times bestselling author 50 Cent is back to tell his own story in this stunning memoir that comes with a CD and never before seen photos.

"When I look at these pictures and think about my days growing up on the south side of Queens, they're such distant memories that sometimes it feels like a movie I watched...But all those things add up to me being who I am - being 50 Cent."

50 x 50 is a provocative look inside the mind of 50 Cent.

Through candid, raw personal essays and rare family photos, this compelling book tells the story of a man who rose from a life of hardcore hustling to one of unrivaled success not just in the music industry, but in the entertainment and commercial world beyond.

Inside this full-color, illustrated autobiography, you'll find pieces of memorabilia from 50 Cent's life - handwritten song lyrics, mixtape covers, stage passes, and more - making 50 x 50 a powerful interactive experience. From the first written word to the final hook, 50 x 50 delivers all the honesty and flow you'd expect from hip-hop's most intriguing star.

Exclusive CD with never-before-released music track inside.

Print length

96 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Gallery Books
Publication date

October 2, 2007
Dimensions

9.75 x 1 x 10.5 inches
ISBN-10

1416544712
ISBN-13

978-1416544715
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50 Cent (a.k.a. Curtis Jackson) is a record-breaking rap recording artist, entrepreneur, music producer, and actor. His debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, sold more than 12 million units worldwide, is certified eight times platinum, and was the basis for the semi-autobiographical film of the same title, in which he starred. He is the first artist to have four songs in the top ten of Billboard’s Hot 100 since the Beatles in 1964. He published his memoir, the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, which was hailed as “cool, hard, and vivid, a minor classic of gangster rap noir” (The New York Times). He is also the author of Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. Under the G-Unit brand, his business empire includes a record label, apparel and footwear ventures, vitamin water, and more. He created the nonprofit organization The G-Unity Foundation, which aims to better the life of urban youth. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @50cent.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books (October 2, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416544712
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416544715
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 1 x 10.5 inches

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- #699 in Rap & Hip-Hop Musician Biographies
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- #25,847 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies

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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.
Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Pop Culture Geek (50 Cent) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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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.
Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Pop Culture Geek (50 Cent) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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Heather

Collectible item for true to heart 50 fans

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2009

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This book is awesome if you are a fan who wants to get to know 50 better r feel closer in some way as an old friend of his would, this book lets u c the real 50 Cent up close and personal no doubt. Love the old childhood n teenage photos, my favorite is the lyrics to hit songs he wrote in his own handwriting in this book. I haven't heard the bonus cd yet think I will keep this book as a collectible item myself.

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Kimberly M.

The most awesome...

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2008

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This is one of the most awesome and upclose and personal looks at any star i have ever seen published..
When reading this.. I could almost hear the words coming outta fifty's mouth...

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Class of 08

THE BEST BOOK EVER (NOTHINGS BETTER)

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2008

Can you imagine feeling what 50 cent (the rapper) felt when he got shot nine times, his struggles, and what he had to go trough just to be where he is today?

This is an autobiography about Curtis 50 cent Jackson's life, childhood, struggles, and what he had to do to get where he is today. He explained in great detail of his childhood and why he sold drugs and what he had to do because he sold drugs (he went to rehab). He sold drugs because he said that he never had the things that most young kids have today including: sneakers, cool shirts and other clothing, so he just wanted to have those things. He explained how it felt when his grandmother caught him selling drugs. He said that he blamed his grandparents because if he didn't have to hide it from them, his school wouldn't have found it in his sneakers. He also explained what happened the day that he got shot, and how the guy waited for 50 cent to get out of his house.

Even though 50 cent is a rapper I never know that he could write such a good book like this, he explained everything that happened to him in great detail. There was one passage in the book where he talks about himself going to rehab. He said that he had never did crack, but he said that he handled, cooked, and sold it so much that he came up positive when they tested him. He told about his time in rehab and how he thought it was funny (not haha funny) how a guy was in there for doing the same drugs 50 cent sold to people.

I would like to share an insert from the book, where 50 cent explains how he got shot. He puts you in his mind of what was going on and how he felt, and that what I like about his style of writing.

"Suddenly this guy runs up on our car and starts unloading like BANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANGBANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm splayed out all over the back seat of the car, but since I'd grabbed my gun I threw my hand up and stared shooting back out the window. He starts to back up and tacks two more shots. One of them goes through my hand."

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Erin L. Hopkins

For 50 Cent Fans

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2008

This is a great book and a must read for any 50 Cent fan. The book is full of details of 50 Cent's life and gives a more personal and inspirational view of this very accomplished artist. Fans will especially love the photos and memorabilia and will want to keep the book as a collectors item.

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William Clayton

50 cent 50 x50

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2007

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK AND THE PHOTOS OF CURTIS AND HIS FAMILY MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I KNOW HIM MORE.I FEEL THIS SHOWS YOU THAT 50 IS JUST AN EVERY DAY MAN I LOVE THE BOOK

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Teresa

A beautiful book !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2023

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If you were not a massive fan and admirer of 50 before you read this book you will be afterwards !
50’s music is just legendary and he’s always impressed me with who he is but now I think that he’s a top G with class … a brilliant book.

Kirsten

It’s ok

Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2019

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It was ok

J. Cummings

Great read, even better "scrap book"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2011

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The book has a genuine biographical element which sees 50 letting readers inside his life, from his formative years up to the successes of his major debut album (Get Rich or Die Tryin') and sophomore album (The Massacre).
The part most 50 fans would find interesting would be his account of his feud with rapper Ja Rule. Though he doesn't go into detail, it's still a good account that allows you to form a good picture in your head.
What fans will also love is all the "scrap" material that's included- images from his youth with family members, reproductions of notes and lyrics he has written, backstage passes, tour programs and more.
It is an absolute must have for any 50 fan or hip hop aficionado.
Glad i purchased.