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. He continued to appear in music-related documentaries and concert films, and in 2011 he produced the Mario Van Peebles film All Things Fall Apart. The next year he appeared in the thriller Odd Thomas as part of a cast that includes Anton Yelchin, Willem Dafoe, and Patton Oswalt. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
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, Rovi
- 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, Rovi
A talented college running back fights to regain his health after being stricken with cancer, and grapples with the realization that his NFL dreams may have slipped out of reach in this earnest sports drama from director Mario Van Peebles. Deon (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) was on the fast track to playing pro football when his health took a sudden and drastic turn for the worse. Meanwhile, with his body failing and his family falling apart, the once-promising athlete wages his biggest fight at home. Mario Van Peebles, Ray Liota, and Lynn Whitfield co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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, Rovi
- 2005
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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, Rovi
- 2003
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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, Rovi
- 2008
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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 Collar, Rovi
- Starring:
- T.I., Ms. New York, (more)
- 2005
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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, Rovi
- 2008
Hip hop recording artist G-Unit hosts this hard-hitting look behind the scenes as he and other artists like Tony Yayo, Big Fase and others collaborate on the creation of some of the hottest mixtapes to set the industry on fire - and fuel ongoing controversies. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
Detroit gun runner Rich (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) works to sniff out a traitor in his midst after being targeted by the FBI and having barely surviving a weapons deal gone awry. Rich was all set to unload a serious supply of firepower when the bullets started to fly, and Angel (Val Kilmer) saved his life. Later, as the investigation heats up, Rich's lover and supplier Gabriella (Anna Lynne McCord) starts getting paranoid. When Gabriella too finds herself on the bad end of a botched exchange, the stage is set for a shocking revelation that will rock the entire Detroit underworld. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Curtis Jackson, Val Kilmer, (more)
- 2005
This edition of the video series Hip-Hop Honeys takes the usual elements of nude and/or barely clothed young women and hip-hop beats and sets them against the backdrop of Las Vegas, NV. Making appearances on this video are such rap luminaries as 50 Cent and Redman. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 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, Rovi
- 2005
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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, Rovi
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, Rovi
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, Rovi
- 2005
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- 50 Cent
- 2013
Stephen Sommers adapts Dean Koontz's best-selling book Odd Thomas with this Fusion Films production concerning a clairvoyant 20-year-old (Anton Yelchin) who discovers a dark secret about a stranger in his hometown. Willem Dafoe, Patton Oswalt, 50 Cent, and Addison Timlin co-star. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
- Starring:
- Anton Yelchin, Willem Dafoe, (more)
- 2003
This 2003 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Ashton Kutcher and features musical guest 50 Cent. ~ Skyler Miller, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ashton Kutcher, 50 Cent, (more)
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