2007-11-09 05:44:48 · 5 answers · asked by bigtimdeb 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
he actually stole the name from a real-life street hustler/gangster from new york who had a ruthless and notorious reputation for violence. he robbed everyone, even his close friends.
2007-11-09 05:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name 50 Cent is actually a metaphor for change, meaning the changes he had to make in his life (living like a gangster) after he was shot nine times.
2007-11-09 05:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because He was VERY poor when he was young. so he gave himself the name 50 cent
2007-11-09 10:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He chose the name himself like eminem
2007-11-09 05:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by lankypurplepixie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is considered his stage name ... A lot of celebrities don't want to be known by there real names ... like T.I, Eminem, etc...
2007-11-09 05:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by TTCM 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋