50 Cent "I was afraid and I wasn't comfortable with being afraid"

In this episode of '97 Seconds', 50 takes a look back at some of the defining moments in his life including his brush with death in 2000.
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[@IAMYSANTANA]

"It shifted me: it's when you get hurt that bad either your fear consumes you or you become a bit insensitive. And, you start to approach the problem instead of run from it." Powerful words!

[@TheRealest127]

Yaphet Santana Absolutely! 💯

[@RTC922]

think i heard something he said about being less compassionate than the avg person. if so, i totally understand.

[@godsson1603]

Indeed

[@AtheneHolder]

not gonn lie,,,, that part had me

[@Henny2times]

50 comes from that last breed of rapper that actually lived the life they rapped about

[@kariukionline]

Uhm, there are nerds rapping about nerd shit and that's actually their life, your statement is flawed.

[@GarethBloodstone]

Kariuki Kikuyu who the fuck listens to nerds that rap tho

[@sowithit-er9zr]

I don't listen to them but these Chicago guys aren't anything to play with.

[@ChiefinSheed.]

CASH7288 😂😂😂

[@blackknightdl]

Meek

[@christophercarter1164]

He was born in the slums, never knew or met his father till this day, lost his mother at 8 due to gun violence, raised by his grandparents in a house of 10 other people, starting hustling at 12, dropped out of school, was incarcerated, started making music at 16, signed two record deals and was released by both of them, shot multiple times in 2000, jumped then stabbed in a studio by multiple guys and yet he still became successful. So what is your excuse for not grinding again?

[@cooldizzle93]

The world needs slackers and losers. If everyone had 50's drive and ambition to succeed, the competition for survival would be even harder.

[@sevbanan24]

he didn't get dropped by his second label (Interscope)...He left the label. He's better off being independent! :)

[@christophercarter1164]

sevbanan24 JMJ & Columbia records were his first two deals

[@farsta12345]

No he started to write rhymes when he was a kid, the movie speaking for it´s self..

[@GloriousHustle]

Talk that talk. You got niggas who grew up not wanting to Amount to shit settling for what they can get and you got people who grew up aiming for something better in Life. You got people who'll never know what it is to Grind hard for their Dreams, let alone have some. Compared to those waking up every day grabbing what they're destined to have unable to afford settling for less.

[@DreamBeatsBakery]

50 is a testament to the human spirit.

[@twin2real26]

A lot of people hate on 50 bc he real in say how he feel.

[@thekid5285]

that line about instead of letting paranoia and fear consume you you look through the bushes instead of running away you approach the problem , realest shit i"ve ever heard

[@Shadowdragon_TV]

I never understood what I personally went through until I heard 50 speak on his experiences. When I was stabbed as a teenager, I felt myself become so paranoid and afraid with my surroundings and with being in crowded places that it made me open my eyes to everything around me no matter where I am in life. I no longer looked at things under simple context, but defined them just as he says "you look at the bushes, I look through the bushes". As I grew older, I became uncomfortable and hated feeling so paranoid, and the only time I didn't feel like that was when I was doing dirt on the streets. The paranoia made me aware, it made me more insensitive to the point I rarely was afraid of anything else. Trauma can either teach you or break you.

[@mr.shin.5138]

Ironically you have learned something philosophical which is to look underneath the underneath. It’s like the saying “if something is too good to be true than it probably is” and so on. I’m the same way it’s the reason i don’t drink intoxicants, i can never allow myself to relax in public or around people, only when i’m alone do i feel truly content and safe. If that’s strange then i understand it’s not for everyone, but it works and it’s kept me alive and thriving thus far. Peace ✌🏼

[@sugs1191]

you were stabbed because you did dirt on the streets.

[@ThisIsRockyTV]

The 13 people who disliked, let their fear consume them

[@pkaydennis]

this man speaks more with his eyes than his words

[@kingjamesmayo8232]

50 is mine Favorite MC Ever he is the Best to ever do it

[@criticalthinking9079]

What a legend. Will be a sad day for Hip Hop when this dude passes away to the other side.

[@MarkanVaran7]

he is only 38 lol you talking like he is 84 or something haha

[@DarkReapersGrim1]

UmadBro990 Damn, He's only 10 years older than me and infinitely richer. In 10, even 100 years, I couldn't make as much as him without the lottery.

[@MarkanVaran7]

Batman illegal activities ftw

[@TheyDeleteMyComments]

@@MarkanVaran7 You snitch!

[@ylfzo]

He articulated that impressively 💯💯💯

[@hk3hunna]

I forget sometimes that Curtis is a GOAT

[@jsj31313jj]

I don't 😇

[@Sammy_X7]

*50 Cent is the ultimate hustler.*

[@amojynca8608]

when that many men beat came on that shit made me happy... you know its good music that whenever you hear it provokes emotion

[@revivedsoul1099]

What a living legend

[@totalblur123]

50 getting back in that beast mode you can just feel it through the screen

[@riddley39]

So glad this guy is alive an active right now! We need so much more!

[@Mr.Handzz]

Seriously he's so smart and wise

[@revolutie]

That last quote is so powerfull and treu and that second option of the last quote is what makes REAL unafraid soldiers ''when you get hurt that bad either your fear consumes you or you become a bit insensitive and you start to approach the problem''

[@malvolee7603]

50 is a very interesting and intelligent guy every time I hear him speaks it motivates me

[@jmm2461]

I love this guy. So cool and relatable. What a real one.

[@MrHalo123451]

50 just gives that gangsta feeling, even if you're not about that life it's like watching a pachino movie... you wanna be just like that.

[@madaranochance1762]

The only gangsta rapper besides Cube that keep it gangsta till today !

[@sugansivagnanam7523]

Madara NoChance lol except Cube wasn't really about that life

[@alejandroquintanilla1031]

@@sugansivagnanam7523he wasn’t no doubt

[@Skelsboi]

God this man makes so much sense

[@jordanmitchell9742]

50 cent is a legend. When u goes he will be remembered. He literally is a student of life. He’s not a monster this world threw challenges at him and he forced himself to adapt and deal with it.

[@dystantmind7254]

“I wasn’t always crazy. Thats how the hood made me” lol

[@ninemillie]

Your can look into fifthy eyes and see that he's real focus.

[@MrMrutube1987]

A real man speaking real words.. yet again.. respect

[@FukkYuPayMe]

Like him or not 50 is a legend! He earned it man he came straight from the bottom and went straight to the top over came obstacles and became one of the best!

[@snois2]

"i'm from queens man, it was hard to like that shit" LMAO

[@nyknicks50]

damn that was deep and very well articulated

[@marcusdavidsson761]

this is one of the reasons i kept listening to your music since your breakout. he real all the way, baby and he back on it too watchout you youngsters, he be crushing you with real talk.

[@vagpounder1477]

DUDES A BEAST

[@HARLEMHEFNER]

Two diamond albums no rapper will ever pull that off again in life

[@anthonytrainjohnson716]

A real life gangster rapper we will always fuck with this guy 💯

[@UnnecessaryComment.]

50 and em are the first real rappers I heard and still bump til this day. 93'

[@gretafbraud]

Oh okay. I haven't heard you talk like this before. I appreciate you sharing this. I like being able to write comments.

[@LetsGoUp008]

It was hard to like that shit but i liked it

[@devingibson4]

how he not your favorite?

[@randr]

this is really nicely shot, also - 50 talking on feeling vulnerable? Very rare. He needs to put that vulnerability into his music, love the guy but the constantly revised topics of money and girls over mediocre beats are the reason he doesn't have much of an audience left for his music. We need street tales in the past tense too, we know he's not out there shooting people these days, reflect on those days in an artistic way fif c'monn..

[@toro3652]

listen to some of 50 new shit like hold on, this is murder not music, free again (ft fatjoe) but yeah i know what you mean..

[@bulletsRflying]

Its obvious that you have not been listening to his music for quite some time. lol SERIOUSLY. case and point, did you see: 50Cent - The Funeral ?

[@waelaboul-hosn7714]

+JayyTayy should've known I'd run into someone else who's fucking her

[@randr]

Thafussa The Funeral was sick no doubt but where's the consistency? Animal Ambition had about 4 good songs and didn't really have much heart. The reason why people are connecting so much with Drake, Kendrick & Cole right now is they talk about real shit, real feelings and experiences mixed with a social conscious..

[@FrankCastle9714]

Nicely said, captured how a lot of us feel about Fifty career and potential.

[@ciscostestimony]

One of my biggest inspirations!! GO 50.

[@BrettMcNary]

Real rappers keep it real. That's love

[@KingEsayasThe_3rd]

50 cent my Idol

[@PeekKim]

Thank you for being REAL! RESPECT!!!

[@AymanizicAhmed]

50 one of the realist in a fake industry.

[@ahayahyashayah9093]

Fif inspires me to this day the way he deals with issues and fear

[@rotiman]

I FUCKING LOVE 50. INSPIRING DUDE!

[@MichaelMWhite-ff2cn]

omg Blessings and Prayers for you

[@angelquintana5173]

Facts fear is a illusion until it becomes a reality

[@MultiKoolkid97]

you don't like 50 cent or at least his work ethic i cant like you

[@demitrisolvinski]

who said anybody wants you likin em?

[@EzerEben]

It's not a virtue to hate those who don't share your tastes.

[@richygarcia4468]

50 got different look in his when he said he go to a problem instead of run from it. He went into savage pitbull mode when u said that

[@elliottnibs7499]

Fifty is so inspiring to listen to. I read one of his books. Wow

[@tracyjordan5157]

God and l love you and yours, 50. Thank you for sharing and caring🤗

[@alimuti9079]

50 the realest celebrity ive seen on tv , he real in his tracks , interviews and actions .

[@josephgreyer2086]

This is real hiphop 50 u gotta love it or hate it. Only the real can relate.

[@Onedrank]

Truth behind 50's word's finally..... he ain't cracking jokes. Real shit here. Felt this. Still think big homie crazy funny tho. God bless big homie. Keep doing what you doing.

[@ThisIsMTH]

Real shit right there. Been down with Fif since way back when. Always will be

[@TheRickrock40]

good shit and definetly one of the greatest in hip hop then and now!

[@BySakeena]

Nuff said. Beautiful interview ❤️

[@damienhansen7553]

Quintessential display of what to say, social navigation is impeccable.

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

50!!! Dope a.. Visuals. Im really feeling this one!

[@myranwilliams4936]

It’s either your fear (it’s really cowardice I believe) consumes you or you become a bit insensitive and you start to approach the problem instead of running from it. Great statement by 50

[@JaeBenjamins]

queens.

[@billyji-01teamplayerone1di3]

50cent u r real real G 💯🙏🙏 I wish I had a way

[@Rmorales1228]

Thank YOU

[@calidog16]

The greatest!

[@Mjs-yu3zu]

having been a victim of violence brought about from the 'lifestyle' of street culture in nyc, i relate to 50 on a whole nother level . he's articulating something i've been through; so much more than i can or anyone around me. "Put a gun in your face, tell ya open the safe As your heart starts to race cause a robbery could turn into a homo-case Co-opperate or Doc will have to op-porate"

[@SCREWFACE4000]

Mjs 8777 pop you run a light and pop at jake

[@bighersheygaming]

@@SCREWFACE4000 trust me son , niggas go hard for that cake !!

[@mrstaroflamar]

look at the Legend

[@richyunghustla]

The GOAT

[@isaacmarsh6490]

Respect.

[@jixxytrix1705]

For once, I can actually respect something 50 Cent does on camera. Wow! Loved the beginning. The burroughs-thing...

[@jerrydeniro]

There's only one king and that's Fifty. Genuine and real.

[@hispaniclovin]

@###50CENT@##SUPPERMEN@##GODBLESSYOUEVERYDAY@##

[@djairalert422]

A lot of wisdom in this short interview.

[@ArcusCo]

the smartest nigga in the game!!! respect

RESPECT!!!!

[@vincentpignataro1223]

The Real Shit.True NYC Rapper.Legend

[@TheMrLosDogg]

This is probably the realest shit I have heard in a while. Either your fear consumes you, or you approach it. Paraphrasing what 50 said.

[@mohammedhidais4782]

goat!

[@PjFoxx]

Number one bad man t.r.u to the end and a very nice man just trying to get tru ever day like any man !!?!!

[@anelka10]

This is dope, dope concept... Fif been that dude, his music still goes hard!

[@mohamadalsuleibi7455]

50 will always be dat nigga

[@olliwest7341]

He spoke ABSOLUTE facts.

[@eticonsultingsg7624]

Its 2024 and we all can agree bro is a true boss.

[@Divine318.]

Real shit 💯

[@ringstarrproductions2084]

Wow. Deep by Fiddy. Approach the Fear.

[@Nina513]

JEWELS!

[@batmanforemka]

im just here listening to this beat..

[@BajanCreation]

I dont know 50 cent personally but I can tell he has crazy mad work ethic.

[@digger101mj]

bravo real talk from a rapper fair dues bout time

[@SpartanzOG]

I still love 50 , but i want him to start rapping again like he did in his old songs

[@matthewyoung4141]

damn shit gave me Goosebumps

[@NicoRooney]

Totally agree

[@XOH2008X]

Peace from god to Curtis Jackson.

[@francies256]

Nobody praise this man more Than i do.

[@barackobama2133]

Legend

[@ReeceReviews19]

Luv you 50 ❤️

[@OOSIE]

Nice one 50

[@Dannyn829]

Facts

[@janisdunbarakasugarlips5621]

I Love This Man 💋❤️

[@Raytona500]

Dope. 97 Seconds is nice.