From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens

50 Cent

Aug 2005 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.

This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but also the story of a generation of youth faced with hard choices and very few options. It is a tale of sacrifice, transformation, and redemption, but also one of hope, determination, and the power of self. Told in 50's unique voice, the narrative drips with the raw insight, street wisdom, and his struggle to survive at all costs—and behold the riches of the American Dream.

Ratings and reviews

This book will help you understand the culture of the drug/rap game in a different light compared to the tabloids and news reports we're used to. You'll learn a lot in this book, no matter what walk of life you come from. 50 Cent is definitely an interesting character, I'll give him that.

I never liked reading my whole life. I'm 21 years old and this is the first book I've ever completely read. 50 you rock man. I have the same mindset as you, hopefully I see you at the top one day

Certain actions by 50 are very morally questionable BUT the big lesson for anyone is to keep hustling till you drop and use the hate/obstacles around you to motivate you

About the author

50 Cent (a.k.a. Curtis Jackson) is a record-breaking rap recording artist, entrepreneur, music producer, and actor. His debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, sold more than 12 million units worldwide, is certified eight times platinum, and was the basis for the semi-autobiographical film of the same title, in which he starred. He is the first artist to have four songs in the top ten of Billboard’s Hot 100 since the Beatles in 1964. He published his memoir, the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, which was hailed as “cool, hard, and vivid, a minor classic of gangster rap noir” (The New York Times). He is also the author of Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. Under the G-Unit brand, his business empire includes a record label, apparel and footwear ventures, vitamin water, and more. He created the nonprofit organization The G-Unity Foundation, which aims to better the life of urban youth. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @50cent.