HAPPY BIRTHDAY Curtis James Jackson III, also known as 50 Cent, was born July 6, 1975, and turns 44. He was born in br Queens, New York City. The rapper’s compilation album, Guess Who’s Back?, led to his discovery by Eminem and Dr. Dre. He later released his br debut studio album, br Get Rich or Die Tryin'. 50 Cent founded br G-Unit Records in 2003. The rapper is the executive br producer of the Starz br series, Power. He has starred in Power and the film, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. He is one of the best-selling rappers with several awards, including a Grammy, br American Music Awards, br Billboard Music Awards br and more.