E-mail a friendNovember 20, 2009
Rap artist-entrepreneur 50 Cent discusses his early years, the competition in hip-hop, developing his business acumen and his new CD-DVD project, "Before I Self Destruct."
50 Cent
50 Cent
Rap artist talks about his dark music resonating with audiences and the reaction to his success. (2:21)
Full Interview (24:26)
With his major CD debut, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," 50 Cent cemented his escape from the poverty-stricken streets of his rough NY neighborhood. By '03, with the help of Eminem and Dr. Dre, he was a crossover success and one of the world's highest-selling rappers. He made history in '05 when he became the first solo artist to have three singles on the Billboard top five in the same week. He's written a best-selling memoir, co-starred in feature films and created numerous entrepreneurial ventures. "Before I Self Destruct" is 50 Cent's latest CD and companion film.