Question 1

Does 50 Cent write his own songs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 50 Cent is credited on about 99% of his catalogue as the writer of his own raps. Like most rappers, he shares credit with the producers who make the beats, from [Dr. Dre](/artist/dr-dre/) to [Eminem](/artist/eminem/), but the verses on 'In da Club,' 'Many Men,' and '21 Questions' are his own words.

Question 2

Who discovered 50 Cent?

Accepted Answer

[Eminem](/artist/eminem/) discovered 50 Cent through his 2002 mixtape and signed him to Shady Records, an imprint of [Dr. Dre](/artist/dr-dre/)'s Aftermath. The two produced his debut and helped make him one of the biggest rappers of the 2000s.

Question 3

Who produced 'In da Club'?

Accepted Answer

'In da Club,' from Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003), was produced by Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo, with lyrics written by 50 Cent. It set a Billboard radio record and became his signature song.

Question 4

How many records has 50 Cent sold?

Accepted Answer

50 Cent has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. His debut Get Rich or Die Tryin' and its follow-up The Massacre were among the best-selling rap albums of the 2000s.

Question 5

How many albums has 50 Cent released?

Accepted Answer

This catalogue covers five studio albums, from Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) through Animal Ambition (2014), spanning his commercial peak and later work.

Question 6

Is 50 Cent a businessman?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and a very successful one. He made around $100 million as a minority shareholder in VitaminWater when Coca-Cola bought its parent company, and he later built a television career producing the hit series Power.

Question 7

Who wrote 'Candy Shop'?

Accepted Answer

'Candy Shop,' from The Massacre (2005), was written by 50 Cent and produced by Scott Storch. It became one of his biggest pop crossover hits, topping the Billboard Hot 100.

Question 8

What genre is 50 Cent?

Accepted Answer

50 Cent makes hip-hop, gangsta rap, and East Coast hip-hop, known for hard-edged street narratives and radio-ready hooks on songs like 'In da Club' and 'Candy Shop.'