What is 50 Cent's real name?

Let's find out below. 50 Cent was born in 1975 in Queens, New York, to Sabrina Jackson and Curtis James Jackson. His parents named him Curtis James Jackson III, after his father, although he usually just goes by Curtis Jackson. As 50 Cent fans will know, the rapper has dropped his real name throughout his music career.

How do you abbreviate a cent?

Cent amounts from 1 to 99 can be represented as one or two digits followed by the appropriate abbreviation (2¢, 5c, 75¢, 99c), or as a subdivision of the base unit ($0.75, €0.99) In some countries, longer abbreviations like "ct." are used. Languages that use other alphabets have their own abbreviations and conventions.

Why does 50 Cent have a street name?

50 Cent's gangster persona is reflected in his stage name, too. In fact, his name was inspired by an actual New York robber from the '80s, Kelvin "50 Cent" Martin. In a 2005 interview, 50 Cent opened up about why he decided to borrow Martin's street name. "IIt says everything I want it to say," he told Stuff Magazine.