50 Cent Movies
Born Curtis James Jackson III in Queens, NY, superstar hardcore rapper 50 Cent -- more than any of his contemporaries -- lived out the mythology of the "urban gangsta," to such a degree that he's quite fortunate to be alive, let alone a pop-culture superstar. The product of a broken home, 50 Cent survived stabbings, shootings, crack dealing, multiple incarcerations, and many other calamities and near-misses, and then drew lyrically from his own violent personal history, using this authentic material (with the help of Run-D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay and Eminem) to establish himself as one of the most important rap acts of the early 21st century. 50 Cent's albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) and The Massacre (2005) thrived on the songster's outstanding hooks, clever lyrics, and superlative production values; consequently, each album sold several million copies and turned the rapper into an American icon. The musician's look also turned heads: tall, rippled, and tattooed, frequently sporting a bulletproof vest and a large pistol, he became the newest spokesperson for the "gangsta" subculture.The leap from rap superstardom to movie stardom can be a short one, as Ice-T and Ice Cube demonstrated. Although 50 Cent launched his cinematic career as an onscreen subject -- in the 2003 documentaries 50 Cent: The New Breed and 50 Cent: Unauthorized -- Shoot First -- he soon branched out into more challenging material. In 2005, 50 Cent headlined a gritty big-screen biopic of his own life, Get Rich or Die Tryin', directed by My Left Foot helmer Jim Sheridan. In that movie, the rapper hearkened back to his given name, with billing as Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. In 2008, he went on to co-star in the cop thriller Righteous Kill, directed by Jon Avnet, with legendary actors Robert De Niro and Al Pacino as a pair of Manhattan cops on the trail of a serial murderer. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Six months after one of the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, crime and corruption sink to new levels of depravity as a pair of New Orleans cops work to clean up the streets. New Orleans has been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, opening the floodgates for a sea of criminals seeking to assert their control over the city's seedy underworld. But when the stakes are this high, there's sure to be corruption within the ranks of the local police force, too. When a veteran detective with a violent history (Val Kilmer) is assigned a new partner with a dark secret (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson), the perceptive police psychiatrist (Sharon Stone) suspects that the officers may have become morally compromised by the chaos that threatens to consume the city that's already synonymous with vice and decadence. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn, (more)
- 2008
- Add Drugs on Music: Cocaine City, Vol. 10 to QueueAdd Drugs on Music: Cocaine City, Vol. 10 to top of Queue
This tenth installment in the Cocaine City franchise goes to the streets to gather contributions from some of hip-hop's biggest names such as Lil' Wayne, 50 Cent, and T.I.. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- T.I., Ms. New York, (more)
- 2007
This edition of the hip-hop video magazine All Access DVD Magazine, Vol. 16 features appearances by such personalities as Ice T, 50 Cent, Sha Money XL, and Jay-Z. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
The Art of 16 Bars features interviews with major hip-hop stars that involve them discussing how they rose to prominence. Among the artists who offer their insights are 50 Cent, Nas, Kanye West, Russell Simmons, and The RZA. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2005
Hip-Hop Uncensored: Vol. 6 Ready to Sign features looks at the lives of various rap stars including %0 Cent, Kanye West, Lil Jon, Jadakiss, Jules Santana, and Cassidy. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2005
- Add Drugs on Music: Cocaine City, Vol. 3 to QueueAdd Drugs on Music: Cocaine City, Vol. 3 to top of Queue
The hip hop heavies all come out to play in this release that takes fans straight into the heart of the street scene and exposes all the snitches. From the freshest videos to the latest beefs, this is one video that has it all. In addition to up close and personal interviews with Dame Dash, 40 Cal, Sam Scar, and Butt Nakedfreak Hoes, fans also get insight into how Boy George made his first million by the age of eighteen, Lil Flip's beef with TI, and the new Styles album that arrives with an all new beef. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2005
- Add Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop to QueueAdd Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop to top of Queue
Learn the truth behind the dirty little secret that has plagued the hip-hop community for years in a startling documentary focusing on retired New York City Police detective Derrick Parker and the officially sanctioned police unit assigned the task of keeping tabs on the biggest chart-toppers in music. Compelled to create a NYPD rap unit following the widely publicized 1997 murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G., Detective Parker and his team went on to profile a wide variety of hip-hoppers including Snoop Dogg, The Game, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Jay-Z, and Lil' Kim in the years that followed. Their unit officially sanctioned just three short years later, Detective Parker and company would continually question and harass the recording artists without probable cause, simultaneously keeping them under constant surveillance and creating a "Rap Binder" frequently used in law enforcement training. In this documentary, Detective Parker not only reveals the infamous "Rap Binder," to the general public for the very first time, but also discusses the creation of the unit and addresses the controversy it has spawned. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2005
This 2005 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Hilary Swank and features musical guest 50 Cent. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Hilary Swank, 50 Cent, (more)
- 2005
- Add Holla Back: Video Magazine, Vol. 6 to QueueAdd Holla Back: Video Magazine, Vol. 6 to top of Queue
Holla Back: Video Magazine, Volume 6 features stories about an MC battle between 50 Cent and Jadakiss, as well as pieces on Tupac Shakur and Eminem. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2005
- Add Infamous Times: The Original 50 Cent to QueueAdd Infamous Times: The Original 50 Cent to top of Queue
The Original 50 Cent documents the crime-filled life of Kelvin Martin, known on the mean streets of Brooklyn as "50 Cent." He became one of the most infamous criminals during the first wave of crack cocaine that swept across New York. His reputation, cemented by a violent, bullet-ridden death, inspired Curtis Jackson who would become the successful rap performer known as 50 Cent. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- 50 Cent
Documentary filmmaker Peter Spirer directed this follow-up to his film Beef. Just like the first movie, Beef II studies the many feuds that both fuel and plague the world of hip-hop music. Featuring narration by actor Keith David (Platoon, Clockers), the film features interview with such rap stars as Cypress Hill, 50 Cent, Nelly, Ice Cube, Sticky Fingaz, and many others. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Before he even released his first solo effort, G-Unit posse member The Game was being hailed by music-industry icon Rolling Stone as one of the most influential trendsetters to arrive on the hip-hop scene since Eazy-E. A former drug dealer-turned-hardcore gangsta rapper, The Game raised eyebrows not only for his bold and unapologetic skills on the mike, but also for being one of the sole West Coast rappers to embrace the talents of his East Coast counterparts. Following a brush with death in which The Game was shot five times, he opted to turn to music as a means to escape the harsh realities of street life. With his second release, The Documentary, The Game's arrival on the rap scene was complete. Now fans who want to take a closer look at The Game's rise to fame can check out this documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes to check out one of the rap world's hottest acts. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Get lost in the infectious world of hip-hop with this collection of concert performances and in-depth interviews featuring some of the best-known artists to drop the beats and voice the rhymes. With live clips from Nore, Jay-Z, Onyx, Hahz Da Rippa, and The Lox - not to mention interviews with 50 Cent and Noriega - Shades of Hip Hop is the place to go for the very best in hip hop culture and entertainment. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2003
This 2003 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Ashton Kutcher and features musical guest 50 Cent. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ashton Kutcher, 50 Cent, (more)
- 2003
- Add Booth Blasters: Rip Up the Mic! to QueueAdd Booth Blasters: Rip Up the Mic! to top of Queue
For fans who wonder just what the life of a hip-hop heavyweight is really all about, this magazine-style look at such mega-platinum rap and hip-hop stars as 50 Cent, Snoop Gogg, Beanie Man, and Wyclef Jean offers a tantalizing look at some of the most influential artists in contemporary music. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
The New Breed is a two-disc set consisting of a CD and DVD from hardcore rapper 50 Cent. The video portion starts out with a 20-minute documentary featuring the rapper himself discussing his career, his son, and his shooting. G-Unit member Tony Yayo is interviewed from prison in a five-minute segment. The second half of the disc is a live show recorded at the State Theater in Detroit, including six tracks. Also contains an 8 Mile DVD trailer, behind-the-scenes footage, and music videos for "Wanksta" and "In da Club." ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 2003
- Add Skgrilla World Hip Hop Magazine to QueueAdd Skgrilla World Hip Hop Magazine to top of Queue
The DVD magazine Skgrilla World Hip-Hop Magazine contains pieces on such popular rap acts as 50 Cent, Bonecrusher, and Outkast. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Hoodz: Big Beef documents some of the more memorable feuds that have transpired between different rappers. The program features segments on 50 Cent, Chamillionaire, Scarface, and Banzino. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
The fifth edition of the hip-hop themed video magazine, Hood Affairs TV, Vol. 5 offers interviews with and performance footage of a number of famous as well as up and coming artists including 50 Cent, Jibbs, Mazaradi Fox, and Jody Breeze. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
