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“I believe people have a little more interest in reading what I'm saying or hearing me speak because they know I ain't gonna sugarcoat it. Because I give them the truth.”

Quote by Curtis Jackson

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Curtis Jackson, known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. Born on July 6, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, he rose to fame with his unique music style and controversial personality, becoming a significant figure in the American hip-hop music scene. more

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