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From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens Hardcover – August 9, 2005
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- Print length223 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMTV
- Publication dateAugust 9, 2005
- Dimensions5.8 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-100743486447
- ISBN-13978-0743486446
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- Publisher : MTV
- Publication date : August 9, 2005
- Edition : First Edition
- Language : English
- Print length : 223 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0743486447
- ISBN-13 : 978-0743486446
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.8 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,367,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #58 in Rap Music (Books)
- #98 in Rap & Hip-Hop Musician Biographies
- #13,956 in Memoirs (Books)
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Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, record, film, and television producer. Born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of the borough of Queens, Jackson began selling drugs at age twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. Although he left drug-dealing to pursue a musical career, he was struck by nine bullets in a 2000 shooting. After Jackson released the compilation album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, he was discovered by Eminem and signed by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.
With the aid of Eminem and Dr. Dre (who produced his first major-label album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'), Jackson became one of the world's best selling rappers and rose to prominence with East Coast hip hop group G-Unit (which he leads de facto). In 2003 he founded G-Unit Records, signing his G-Unit associates Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Jackson had similar commercial and critical success with his second album, The Massacre, which was released in 2005. He released his fifth studio album, Animal Ambition, in 2014 and is working on his sixth studio album: Street King Immortal, scheduled for release in 2016.
During his career Jackson has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award, thirteen Billboard Music Awards, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards and four BET Awards. He has pursued an acting career, appearing in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), the Iraq War film Home of the Brave (2006) and Righteous Kill (2008). 50 Cent was ranked the sixth-best artist of the 2000s, the third-best rapper (behind Eminem and Nelly), and Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre were ranked the 12th and 37th best albums of the decade by Billboard.
Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Pop Culture Geek (50 Cent) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, record, film, and television producer. Born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of the borough of Queens, Jackson began selling drugs at age twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. Although he left drug-dealing to pursue a musical career, he was struck by nine bullets in a 2000 shooting. After Jackson released the compilation album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, he was discovered by Eminem and signed by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.
With the aid of Eminem and Dr. Dre (who produced his first major-label album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'), Jackson became one of the world's best selling rappers and rose to prominence with East Coast hip hop group G-Unit (which he leads de facto). In 2003 he founded G-Unit Records, signing his G-Unit associates Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Jackson had similar commercial and critical success with his second album, The Massacre, which was released in 2005. He released his fifth studio album, Animal Ambition, in 2014 and is working on his sixth studio album: Street King Immortal, scheduled for release in 2016.
During his career Jackson has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award, thirteen Billboard Music Awards, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards and four BET Awards. He has pursued an acting career, appearing in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), the Iraq War film Home of the Brave (2006) and Righteous Kill (2008). 50 Cent was ranked the sixth-best artist of the 2000s, the third-best rapper (behind Eminem and Nelly), and Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre were ranked the 12th and 37th best albums of the decade by Billboard.
Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Pop Culture Geek (50 Cent) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025In usual 50 Cent fashion, the book is incredible. He is a top notch story teller- so good that he makes you feel like you're watching it all unfold. I highly recommend this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026Have it ready yet but I know it’s good #50cent appreciate ya words frfr love what I’ve read so far which hasn’t been that much I cannot concentrate people talking in my head whole Convo, but what I’ve read it’s been great. Not even this book

Have it ready yet but I know it’s good #50cent appreciate ya words frfr love what I’ve read so far which hasn’t been that much I cannot concentrate people talking in my head whole Convo, but what I’ve read it’s been great. Not even this book
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If you really like 50 then this is a great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025This was such a great read and gives a lot of insight about why he is the way he is if you're really curious to know him. Taking it for face value, all the small details about him as a kid really puts things into perspective. Plus, it's fun trying to think who is who from his crew since the names are changed lol
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Decent book for 50 Cent fans
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2007I recently purchased this book for my fiance, who, obviously, loves 50 Cent. He read the first 50 pages the day it arrived, and I must tell you, he is NOT the type of person to sit down and read a book. It's about 50's life in Southside Queens and his experiences as a child up until his fame. While my fiance finds this book inspirational and exciting, I find the writing style to be fairly simple with 50 reiterating well-known facts (ex. You can't have life without death) and also presenting himself as an arrogant, almost martyr-type of character. Why do I say that? He talks about himself and his experiences in life (which may or may not be exaggerated) and repeatedly states that what he has gone through should be used as an example to others. He blames the media for his portrayal as a "bullet riddled rapper" but obviously, 50 uses it to his advantage without much complaint. He tries to come off as a mentor and inspiration, but I really did find him irritating at times. I think their are better role models for others to look up to. I'd rather read Sidney Poitier's memoirs than idolize 50 Cent. But that's just my view. For 50 Cent lovers, they'll be inspired and amazed.
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Insightful
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2010I saw 50 cent on the Chelsea Lately show recently. Until then, I hadn't given him a second thought. I honestly figured he was just another thug rapper type (I am not into rap). However, after seeing his interview, I found him charming and articulate. I found myself wanting to know more about him. This was the first book I downloaded on my Kindle. It was a great story. It is amazing and inspiring. It was brutally honest, and I respect that. After reading his book, I am amazed at how he has overcome so many struggles. I would never have guessed he was a high school drop out. It is clear that he is a gifted individual, and I personally find him much more endearing than Kayne, P Diddy...or any of the others. I may actually give his music a listen!
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Amazon Customer5 out of 5 starsFacinating and Motivational
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013I love this book. 50 Cents tells his story with lots of integrity. He kept things real and to me made no attempt on hiding his experiences. I became more aware that life is what you make of it. Knowing what you desire in life is important to navigating the experiences and steps. He truly deserve all the good things that he has in his life. He really worked for what ever he has, and his gratitude, appreciation for his grandmother and recognizing support and help is a bonus. Very remarkable story of courage, survival, fearlessness, and bravery. To me he seems very intuitive, and a great soul.
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Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022This is a great book that takes you back through 50’s life and see what it was like for him growing up. It’s insightful, detailed and paints a picture of what life was like at that time and place.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024Loved it great magazine
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Kevin James5 out of 5 starsSuper Book
Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2020Ein tooles Buch
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Kate5 out of 5 starsRecommend
Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2025Greatt book. Written at if curtis is chatting with you in person. Good read!
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Amazon Customer5 out of 5 starsI really love this book!
Reviewed in India on May 3, 2016Besides the fact that i'm a big time 50 cent fan , i must say the book is written very well. The introduction of the book itself gets you really interested since it is motivational. 50 cent walks you through his entire life story. Now since i'm a guy who loves African Americans, loves watching and hearing drug related and crime related TV Shows and all of that, i mean this book is a mixture of both. This is a must buy book for all you 50 cent fans out there, this is also definitely a book for those of you who think you've hit a wall, you *think* you cannot move forward and you *think* you don't have any direction in life!
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Romain5 out of 5 starsVery good book
Reviewed in France on June 9, 2024Very good book
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Amazon Customer5 out of 5 stars50's story told by the man himself with humour and self reflection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2026Well written, 50 tells his story well and keeps it interesting
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