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50 Cent's Survival: From Shooting to Success Story

10/2/2025

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In 2000, 50 Cent survived a near-fatal shooting in Queens, New York, after nine hits.
The incident shaped his life and influenced his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Record labels ignored him after the attack.
The shooting remains unsolved, linked to Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, fueling resilience and a second season of "50 Ways to Catch a Killer".

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Story summary

In 2000, 50 Cent survived a near-fatal shooting in Queens, New York, after nine hits.
The incident shaped his life and influenced his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Record labels ignored him after the attack.
The shooting remains unsolved, linked to Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, fueling resilience and a second season of "50 Ways to Catch a Killer".