User:Nkosana Milton Mathobela

{{Infobox Artist nationality = South African Born in Springs Ekurhuleni, Soout Africa, Milton began schooling at the age of twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic.[2] After leaving drug dealing to pursue a rap career, he was shot at and struck by nine bullets during an incident in 2000. After releasing his album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, Jackson was discovered by rapper Eminem and signed to Interscope Records. With the help of Eminem and Dr. Dre, who produced his first major commercial successes, Jackson became one of the world's highest selling rappers. In 2003, he founded the record label G-Unit Records, which signed several successful rappers such as Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo.
 * name        Nkosana Mathobela
 * birth_name  Nkosana Milton mathobela
 * nickname   Dr Milton
 * birth_date  = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|03|08}}
 * birth_place = Kwa-Thema

Jackson has engaged in feuds with other rappers including Ja Rule, Nas, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Cam'ron, Puff Daddy, Rick Ross, and former G-Unit members The Game and Young Buck. He has also pursued an acting career, appearing in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin' in 2005, the Iraq War film Home of the Brave in 2006, and Righteous Kill in 2008. 50 Cent was ranked as the sixth-best artist of the 2000s by Billboard magazine. The magazine also ranked him as the fourth top male artist and as the third top rapper behind Eminem and Nelly.[3] Billboard magazine also ranked him as the sixth best and most successful Hot 100 Artist of the 2000s[4] and as the number one rap artist of the 2000s.[5] Billboard ranked his album Get Rich or Die Tryin' as the twelfth best album of the 2000s[6] and his album The Massacre as the 37th best album of the 2000s.[7] 50 Cent is working on his fifth studio album, called Street King Immortal, which is set to be released in November 13, 2012.[8] Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Music career 2.1 1996–99: Early career 2.2 2000–01: Shooting 2.3 2002–09: Rise to fame 2.4 2010–11: New album and business ventures 2.5 2012-present: Street King Immortal and TMT Promotions 3 Boxing Promotion 4 Film and Television 4.1 Video Games 5 Business Ventures 6 Books 7 Personal life 8 Political and social causes 9 Legal issues 9.1 Lawsuits 10 Feuds 10.1 Dispute regarding lyrics and context of "How to Rob" 10.2 The Inc. 10.3 Fat Joe, Nas & Jadakiss 10.4 Sean Combs 10.5 Cam'ron 10.6 Game 10.7 Rick Ross 10.8 Lil Wayne 10.9 Young Buck 11 Discography 12 Awards and nominations 13 Filmography 14 References 15 External links