The competitive nature of hip-hop culture has always had battling involved with it. So you battle with the other artist but not necessarily in business and everywhere else.

Sleep is for those people who are broke.

When I reached the top in business, I adjusted to my new position – I became bolder and crazier than before. And I listened even less to people who tried to slow me down.

I don't think it makes me a role model. I think it makes me inspiring. Cause I'm from the bottom I think they look at me and go 'well, if he made it, I can make it'

50 Cent is a metaphor for "change". But originally it was a gangster from Fort Greene Projects named 50 Cent and I took the name when he passed and because he's not active, I thought it'd be cool to take it.

Hate a liar more than I hate thief. A thief is only after my salary a liar is after my reality.

I have received 16 Grammy nominations and I have no trophies, because I chose to write the harsh realities. I stayed true to myself and I've taken a little beating behind it.