When was 50 cent shot

Nov 4, Who was the real gangsta in NWA? Oct 30, Was Heather Hunter a Music Artist? Oct 29, Where was Tupac Killed? Exact Location Oct 27, According to Billboard , it was Darryl Baum who actually shot 50 cent, under the instructions of "crack kingpin" Kenneth McGriff, as revenge for a song detailing McGriff's criminal past.

Topics: Celebrity , Music , 50 Cent. Chosen for You Chosen for You. Most Read Stories Most Read. Advert But did you know, he didn't start taking his music career seriously until he was shot? He learned what it was like to struggle early on. With his father gone, his mother hustled and sold drugs to support the family.

She later died in a fire when 50 was just 8 years old. After that, he moved in with his grandmother. Nowadays, rather than a microphone, Instagram tends to be 50's weapon of choice - most famously to make repeated claims that boxer Floyd Mayweather is unable to read.

And it's certainly something he's had success getting during his career. Nonetheless, plenty of his business ventures have been successful. His G-Unit clothing brand was successful at a time when every hip-hop artist wanted a piece of fashion, and his G-Unit sneakers in collaboration with Reebok were his day's Yeezys.

For a lot of kids in , there was nobody cooler than 50 Cent. And he's one of the few rappers from that time who's been able to stay relevant to the latest generation of rap fans - although not necessarily for his music.

It follows Ghost Omari Hardwick , a drug dealer hoping to turn legit, and has developed a very passionate and loyal following.

It's why Variety reports that 50's new deal with Starz involves the artist developing scripted and unscripted TV shows through his G-Unit Film and Television company.

And with another series being picked up by ABC, it looks like 50 Cent's takeover of the small screen might only just be beginning. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter. Listen to Newsbeat live at and every weekday on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra - if you miss us you can listen back here. Family accepts 50 Cent's apology.