Never a stranger to drama, 50 Cent was shot nine times in the back in May 2000, which inflicted wounds in his hands, arm, hip, legs, and face –a scar on his left cheek is still visible today
Although 50 Cent has made the bulk of his money through music, it wasn't always plain sailing. The New York rapper started dealing drugs at the age of 12 and, by 19 was running his own drug cartel.
50 Cent has always been one to make his own fortune, including generating his own media hype, which stretched to what is considered one of the worst first pitches at a Major League Baseball game.