What is rapper 50 Cent's real name?

Answer by  Jane20 (61)

No, 50 Cent is not his legal name it's just a stage name. I don't think any mother would legally name their child 50 Cent. I take that back. If you can name your child 7 or Denim, then 50 is ok. 50 Cent's legal name is Curtis Jackson.

Answer by  jlwilson6 (1098)

No, rapper "50 Cent" is not really named 50 Cent. His real name is Curtis James Jackson III. He was born in July of 1975, and when he became a rapper his stage name was known as 50 Cent. He has won grammy's for acting and rapping while making his way to the top.

Answer by  diva25 (4016)

His real name happens to be Curtis Jackson. That is a very common name so he probably opted to change it to something that would stand out more. Many famous people do that. They always choose such odd names, but that way they are never mixed up with someone else.