Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, television producer, and businessman. 50 Cent has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, thirteen Billboard Music Awards, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards and four BET Awards. In 2023, Billboard ranked 50 Cent the 17th best rapper of all time.