Is 50 Cent A-List?
No — 50 Cent is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2003
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Lost A-list status in 2014
Dropped to B tier — SMS Audio Deal
Ranking Timeline
Begins Rap Career
50 Cent starts his career in the New York rap scene, working on mixtapes and building a local following.
Shooting and Shelved Album
50 Cent survives a shooting and his first album is shelved.
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Eminem signs 50 Cent. 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' is a massive commercial success.
The Massacre Success
50 Cent releases 'The Massacre', another hugely successful album solidifying his star power.
SMS Audio Deal
50 Cent's various business ventures add to his fortune.
Continued TV Production
50 Cent focuses on TV production while managing his existing investments.
Last updated: February 25, 2026