Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson just hit a major milestone — he turned 50. From topping the charts with Get Rich or Die Tryin’ to becoming a power player in TV, his journey is one for the books. But through all the fame, success, and reinventions, one thing has stayed solid: his friendship with Eminem.
Eminem said it best during 50 Cent’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony:
“He’s one of the best friends I’ve ever known in the world. And I would say that it’s much more fun to be his friend than it is to be his enemy.”

That friendship started back in 2002 when Eminem signed 50 to Shady Records. Since then, Fifty’s been the label’s biggest success story — a fact Eminem never lets people forget. He even made sure 50 was part of the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show lineup, calling in a personal favor to get him on that stage.
The two have shared tracks, awards (like their Grammy with Dr. Dre for Crack a Bottle), and years of loyalty. They’ve stuck by each other through it all — and that’s rare in the entertainment world.
Beyond music, 50 Cent has built an empire. He’s the mind behind hit shows like Power, BMF, and Raising Kanan. He’s not just surviving the game — he’s running it.
So here’s to 50 Cent at 50: a hitmaker, a hustler, and a true original.