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After more than 20 years of debut, the American rapper 50 cents (50 Cent) finally relied on his outstanding music career and personal influence to stay on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the United States and obtained his honorary star.
50 Cent’s two Bole-rapper Eminem and hip-hop producer Dr.Dre attended this important unveiling ceremony together.
50 Cent said in his speech: "Without the support of Dr. Dre and Eminem, I don't think my career will be what it is today. Dr. Dre is the mentor of the entire team because he can guide us in different ways."
Eminem also delivered a speech: "When I first saw 50 Cent, I firmly believed that he would become a superstar. I am here today because he is not only my business partner, but also me in this world. One of the best friends I know on the Internet. I have to say that being his friend is more fun than being his enemy. He is always by my side when I need him."
American rapper Curtis James Jackson III , Stage name 50 Cent, was born in 1975 in Queens, New York.
In the late 1990s, 50 cent signed a contract with Columbia Records and began preparations for a solo album.
On May 24, 2000, 50 cent was shot on 161st Street, Jamaica, Queens. A total of 9 rounds of 9mm bullets hit him. One penetrated his face, one hit his hand, and the other seven were shot. Hit on the arm and leg. The reason for the shooting of
was that the 50 cent new song "Ghetto Qu&39;ran (Forgive Me)" (Slum Quran) was leaked, and the name of the song was dissatisfied by Islamists. After learning of this news,
Columbia Records immediately cancelled the plan to release the album "The Power of Dollar" and directly terminated the contract with 50 cent. After
50 cents and a group of friends formed G Unit, with the help of producer Sha Money XL, started the life of the underground orchestra.
In 2002, he released his best album "Guess Who&39;s Back?" at 50 cent. It was widely praised by music critics and reached 28th on the US Billboard 200 chart. After
released the album, 50 Cent was discovered by rapper Eminem and signed to his company.
1 year later, 50 Cent’s first solo album "Get Rich or Die Tryin&39;" was released. This album was produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem, and invited singers such as Eminem, Nate Dogg, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, etc. Cooperation. After the release of the album,
ranked first on the Billboard 200 and sold 8.4 million copies in the United States. It was nominated as the best rap album at the Grammy Awards and was included in the list of best albums in the 21st century by Rolling Stone magazine.
In 2003, 50 Cent established the G-Unit record company.
In 2005, the second album "The Massacre" was released. It was also produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem. As of 2015, the sales of this album in the United States and the world were 536 respectively.Ten thousand and 15 million.
For many Chinese music fans (including the author himself) who have been exposed to American rap music since the middle of 2000, 50 Cent is one of their important enlightenments to rap music.
