50 Cent Real name - Personal life - Artistry and Early life
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent,
American rapper, actor, and businessman. Known for his impact in the hip hop industry
On October 13, 1997, Jackson's girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, gave birth to son Marquise Jackson
Jackson dated model Daphne Joy and had his second son, Sire Jackson, with her, on September 1, 2012
Jackson cites Boogie Down Productions, Big Daddy Kane, The Juice Crew, EPMD and KRS-One as his rapping influences
In January 2011, Jackson reportedly made $10 million after using Twitter to promote a marketing company
In 2008, Jackson visited a platinum, palladium and iridium mine shaft in South Africa, and met with South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe in talks of purchasing an equity stake in the mine
On July 21, 2012, Jackson became a licensed boxing promoter when he formed his new company, TMT