50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) was shot on May 24, 2000.

Key facts

  • The shooting happened outside his grandmother’s house in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City.
  • He was hit nine times in various parts of his body, including his hand, arm, hip, legs, chest, and left cheek.
  • He spent about 13 days in the hospital recovering from the attack.

Why this date is remembered

  • May 24, 2000 is often mentioned in interviews and articles as a turning point in his life and career, since surviving the shooting became part of his public image and story.
  • The incident later fed into the themes of his breakout album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” which heavily referenced violence, survival, and street life.

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