Happy Birthday, br 50 Cent!.br Curtis James Jackson III, also known as 50 Cent, was born July 6, 1975, and turns 46.br He was born br in Queens, br New York City.br The rapper’s compilation album, 'Guess Who’s Back?,' led to his discovery by Eminem and Dr. Dre.br He later released his br debut studio album, br 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'.'.br 50 Cent founded br G-Unit Records in 2003.br The rapper is the executive producer br of the Starz series, "Power.".br He has starred in "Power" and the film, br "Get Rich or Die Tryin'.".br He is one of the br best-selling rappers br with several awards.br including a Grammy, br American Music Awards, br Billboard Music Awards and more.