
Update: This article has been updated on October 20, 2024.
50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, has captivated audiences around the globe with his revolutionary rap music and larger-than-life persona. Despite his success, which includes millions of album sales and billions of streams, 50 Cent's values remain rooted in hard work. He has often expressed the importance of earning one's way to the top, regardless of background or connections—an attitude he also expects from his children. However, this expectation has contributed to a strained relationship with his eldest son, Marquise Jackson.