Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin&#x27; (2003) and The Massacre (2005). His album Get Rich or Die Tryin&#x27; has been certified six times platinum by the RIAA.