The most essential second of 50 Cent<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s life \u2013 and profession \u2013 got here when he was shot 9 occasions in Queens, New York. Outside of the very literal life-threatening wounds he suffered, the tragic occasions additionally led to his being dropped from Columbia Records. Without a label and on a protracted street of rehabilitation, 50 started independently releasing music, and his 2002 challenge, Guess Who\u2019s Back?<\/em>, finally made its means into the arms of Eminem<\/a><\/strong>. Em confirmed the challenge to his pal and collaborator, Dr. Dre<\/a><\/strong>, and the 2 agreed that that they had discovered the following star of the Shady\/Aftermath partnership.<\/p>\n Listen to 50 Cent\u2019s Get Rich or Die Tryin\u2019<\/em> now.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What made 50 Cent so particular? His means to inform tales of life on the streets in a means that was each distinctive and approachable. He placed on for his South Jamaica hood, however made music that by no means overlooked the radio. 50\u2019s knack for radio hits didn\u2019t come naturally. He labored onerous, working towards by writing hooks over in style rap songs \u2013 a technique he discovered from the legendary Jam Master Jay.<\/p>\n