50 Cent has dominated the hip-hop world since the release of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ in 2003. With his single “In Da Club” becoming the most listened-to song in radio history within a week at the time, per Billboard, the Queens, New York native, quickly became a household name. He then started his own music label, G-Unit Records, and swept the charts again with his third studio effort, 2005’s The Massacre.
Since then, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has gone on to release several more albums, starred in a film and even began his own production companies. He not only stars in the hit Starz drama Power, but also serves as co-creator and executive producer. He also has his hand in many business ventures, including SMS Audio and SK Energy.
In his personal life, 50 Cent has welcomed two sons with two different women. Although he is estranged to his eldest son Marquise Jackson and was in a bitter feud with him, the entertainer often gushes over his youngest, Sire Jackson. Now, 50 Cent is reportedly seeking sole custody of Sire from his ex Daphne Joy after she was named in a 2024 lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, per Us Weekly.
Find out all about Fiddy’s relationship with his boys, below.
Marquise, who was born on October 13, 1997, is a rapper and actor who has been estranged from his father for over a decade, due in part to the rapper’s tumultuous split with Marquise’s mother, Shaniqua Thompkins, in 2008. After the former couple went their separate ways, Shaniqua claimed 50 Cent promised her his $4 million Long Island Mansion. While she and Marquise were residing in it, the house burned to the ground, with Shaniqua alleging her ex had something to do with it. Although 50 Cent was cleared of any wrongdoing, the former couple continued to feud, which has resulted in a rift between Fiddy and Marquise.
50 Cent has been big in the music world since his album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” came out in 2003. One of his songs, “In Da Club,” was super popular and he quickly became famous. He started his own music label and another successful album called “The Massacre” in 2005.
Since then, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has done a lot. He’s made more music, acted in movies, and started his own companies. He’s also on a TV show called “Power” and has a lot of other business deals.
In his personal life, 50 Cent has two sons with different moms. He’s not close with his older son, Marquise, but he loves his younger son, Sire. He’s trying to get full custody of Sire now.
Marquise is also in music and acting, but he and his dad haven’t talked for years. There was some drama with Marquise’s mom, Shaniqua, and their house burned down, leading to even more problems between them.
