50 Cent has faced a profound loss this year with the death of his grandfather, Curtis Jackson Sr.
The entertainer shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, reflecting on the profound impact his grandfather had on his life. “You do know none of this shit really matters 🤪 we can’t take it with us. I lost my Grandfather last night, now he can go everywhere with me,” he wrote.
In another post, he paid a heartfelt tribute to the man who raised him, sharing cherished photos of the two of them together over the years. “My old man is [a] tuff act to follow, he sacrificed for all of us. He made me smile every time I saw him,” he recalled.
50 Cent also shared a humorous memory, highlighting his grandfather’s enduring sense of humor despite his health struggles. “The last time he went to the hospital he was dehydrated so the nurse couldn’t find a vein. I came in, I said pop you alright?” he remembered. “He said no 😕, she stick me again and I’m a start shooting.” The rapper added, “LOL 😂 I almost fell out! 😂😂😂 South Side we out side WTF!”
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The death of his 91-year-old grandfather adds to a series of personal losses for the rapper, who was raised by his grandparents after the tragic death of his mother and the absence of his father. 50 Cent often spoken fondly of his grandparents’ influence on his life and career, highlighting the old-fashioned values and traditions they represented.
Reflecting on his upbringing, 50 once said, “I grew up with my grandparents. We were living on my grandfather’s income. He was real old-fashioned. He is a representation of tradition for me.” The rapper shared that his grandfather taught him an important lesson about financial responsibility, explaining, “He would come [home] and give my grandmother his check, and I never understood that growing up… Later, as an adult, he said, ‘You couldn’t see it and you won’t understand it ‘cause you were a baby, but I gave your mama the check to stop her from looking at things I couldn’t give her.'” 50 added, “If you understand where you’re at financially, you make logical decisions versus if you didn’t have an understanding because he was handling things, then you could feel deprived. It could feel like there’s something else out there that you’re not experiencing.”
The Hip Hop community has rallied around 50 Cent during this difficult time, with fellow artists expressing their condolences. Busta Rhymes, Rockwilder, Pete Rock, and Russell Simmons were among those who reached out with words of sympathy.
Curtis Jackson Sr.’s legacy lives on through the values he instilled in his grandson and the memories they shared. The 50 Cent family and the music world mourn the loss of a man who was a pillar of strength, humor, and tradition.
