Born on the same day though not the same year as President George W. Bush.

Was accompanied by actress Vivica A. Fox to the MTV Video Music Awards 2003

Album "The Massacre" was originally titled "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" and set for a February 15 release date, but production problems forced it to be set back to March 8.

Is involved in a feud with fellow rapper Ja Rule.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $33 million.

Has a son, Marquise, nicknamed 25 Cent.

Recorded an album in 1999 titled "Power of the Dollar" but it was shelved by Columbia Records due to his legal problems at the time.

Is signed to Eminem's Shady Records imprint, distributed by Interscope Records.

Founder of G-Unit Records, G-Unit Films, G-Unit Books, G-Unit Clothing and G-Unity Foundation.

Grew up in the same area of Queens, NY, as actor Dwayne Winstead.

Raised in Queens, NY, by his grandparents.

Voted #8 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties

Used to be a boxer

Was discovered by Jason Mizell aka Jam Master Jay.

Named among Fade In Magazine's "100 People in Hollywood You Need to Know" in 2005.

His cartoon-like photo on the cover of his album "The Massacre" was meant to make him look like a Ninja Turtle, his son's favorite cartoon characters. He is also a fan of the cartoon, his favorite turtle being Donatello.

His mother was killed at age 23, when he was just eight years old.

Released a series of street mixtapes in 2002. They became so popular that Eminem heard them and signed him to his record label. Even after his success, 50 still releases street mixtapes on a regular basis.

He bought former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's Farmington, CT, mansion for $4.1 million. The house is approximately 50,000 sq. ft., has 52 rooms and was bought by Tyson for $2.7 million in 1996. Its features include five Jacuzzis, 25 full baths, 18 bedrooms, an elevator, two billiard rooms, a movie theater and a locker room.

Created a dance known as the "two step".

His group, G-Unit, includes Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck. The Game was once a member but a well-publicized feud developed between them.

Was #8 on the annual Forbes magazine Celebrity 100 list in 2006

His debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" was the highest debut ever with 900,000 copies sold in the first week.

His favorite actor is Charlie Sheen.

Neither drinks alcohol nor smokes.