50 Cent REVEALS The Real Story Behind Pooh Shiesty’s Dangerous Reputation (This Is Bad!)
Oh, I have to be completely honest. I was never like you, C.
I’m not going to lie. I never liked you.
You know, I wasn’t like you out there, where it was like, “We’re not going to talk about that here.”
Throughout history, has there ever been anyone that 50 Cent was actually afraid of?
You look at that guy, and he doesn’t seem afraid of anything. You think, “Yeah, I could take him. He’s tough. It would be difficult, but I could handle him.”
How many times have you been shot?
Nine times.
Where were you shot?
Most of them hit my legs. I was also hit in my hand and my face.
How painful was getting shot in the face? Like a 10 out of 10?
It wasn’t really as painful as having to go to the dentist multiple times for root canals.
Is it still on your tongue?
Yeah, it’s great for oral stuff.
Did you ever find out who did it?
Yeah, I knew who did it right afterward. And now they know too.
The guy who shot me is dead.
Poo Shiesty is one of the most ungrateful people I’ve ever seen in rap, man. And there are so many more…
[expletive] like that, man.
But that [expletive] Poo Shiesty, man. You heard what Gucci said, man.
“I put money in your account, man. Nobody from P’s side was there for you.”
I did that [expletive] for him, man.
Shy, if it wasn’t for Gucci, he would still be a street [expletive]. He’d still be out there fighting Lil [expletive]. He was just an ordinary…
a petty thief. He would have been nothing more than a small-time car thief if it wasn’t for Gucci.
Come on, man. That’s unbelievably ungrateful. Extremely ungrateful.
Yeah. I think some of the most ruthless people you encounter are the ones who are so focused on their own goals that they don’t necessarily think about your life while they’re looking after themselves.
Like a district attorney’s office.
She wants a conviction because it helps her move forward and build her career. She’s willing to ask for 100 years.
And you look at it and think, “Why? Why so much? Why would you do that?”
And she’s like, “What?” Because in her mind, she’s just doing her job well and moving up to the next level.
And she’ll push you down.
You’re just collateral damage, you know?
And in the business world, there are even more ruthless people in real life.
In entertainment, there are also people who always seem to know more than everyone else.
Everyone else is doing their thing, but Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson built his entire reputation around that.
He survived being shot nine times, rose to the top of hip-hop, and became known for recognizing important things early — before other people in the industry noticed them.
Over the years, fans have watched him call out major figures, question public narratives, and post messages that later sparked major debates.
Was he right?
I know you’ve been very active discussing this online.
He did that.
And I was the only one talking about it long before it actually happened.
But I also wasn’t involved in that.
I didn’t go to those parties either.
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So a lot of celebrity culture — the things you don’t hear people talking about — is because they were involved.
Was there a reason you never went to those parties back then?
I just didn’t like that kind of ridiculous [expletive] stuff.
Like all the things he was doing, I wasn’t into that.
I was probably a little more normal, a little more low-key.
Nothing about the way he communicates seems random.
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Whether it’s an interview, an Instagram caption, a single emoji, or even a post that disappears a few hours later, many people believe every move is carefully planned.
That’s why people pay close attention whenever he decides to seriously discuss another artist instead of just joking around online.
The documentary series about Sean Combs, The Reckoning, reached number one on Netflix, even surpassing Stranger Things.
I mean, it was more successful than I expected, even more than many people expected.
What do you think about that success?
The reason people assumed it was an attack piece from the beginning was because they hadn’t had a chance to watch it yet.
Once they actually saw it, you noticed people’s opinions changed, and it became number one.
Do you think hip-hop culture is being put on trial because of Sean Combs?
Not at all.
Look, if I don’t say anything, people might interpret that as hip-hop culture accepting his behavior.
Nobody else was speaking up.
So people would look at it and say, “Mind your own business,” or “I shouldn’t say anything about this nonsense,” if that allows…
an entire culture to appear as if it supports that behavior.
What was your intention with this series and this documentary?
I think the purpose was to provide a fuller picture of what happened — from beginning to end.
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The people who agreed to sit down and participate…
I feel like the documentary demands a lot.
It raises many questions. Maybe people leave with more questions than answers.
And I think that’s important for both of us — to preserve hip-hop culture.
Because too often when projects like this are made, our culture…
gets damaged.
This is a story that many people wanted to tell.
They criticize the entire hip-hop culture and forget that this is about one person’s actions and allegations.
Sean Combs still has many things that need to be addressed, but he has also contributed to the culture, and that matters too.
So I just hope people take away that sometimes things are more than what they appear to be on the surface.
There are many layers.
There are many nuances in these stories.
And I feel like we tried to include as many of those layers as possible.
There’s one thing I have to say honestly: I was never like him.
I’m not lying. I never liked him.
You know, I’m not the type to stand on the street and pretend, “We’re not going to talk about that here.” I’m not like that.
Has anyone in history ever made 50 Cent nervous?
You look at someone like that—someone who seems fearless—and you think, “Yeah, I can handle him. He’s tough. It’ll be tough, but I can manage.”
But then you remember: this guy was shot nine times.
Where were you shot?
Mostly in the legs. I was also shot in the arm and face.
How painful is being shot in the face?
On a scale, probably a 10 out of 10.
But it’s not as painful as having to go to the dentist multiple times for root canal treatment.
You still have the bullet in your mouth?
Yeah, and it has some special uses too.
Do you know who did that to you?
Yes. I knew right away.
And now they know too. The person who shot me is dead.
Poo Shiesty is one of the most ungrateful people I’ve ever seen in rap.
And not just him. There are many like him.
You heard Gucci’s story.
“I put money in your account. I helped you. No one on your side ever did those things for you.”
I did so much for him.
Without Gucci, Poo Shiesty would probably still be a street kid. He would still be struggling with his old life, still just a petty car thief.
That’s what bothers me: ingratitude.
I think the most ruthless people you meet in life aren’t always the ones who are aggressive.
Sometimes it’s the people who are solely focused on achieving their goals without caring about how others are hurt.
Take a prosecutor, for example.
She wants a verdict to advance her career. She’s willing to propose a 100-year sentence.
And you wonder, “Why go to such lengths?”
But in her mind, she’s just doing her job well. She’s achieving her career goal.
You’re just a victim in her path.
There are people like that in the business world too.
In the entertainment industry, there are people who seem to always see what others don’t.
But 50 Cent—Curtis Jackson—built his entire career on that observational ability.
He survived nine gunshot wounds, rose to the pinnacle of hip-hop, and became famous for his ability to see issues before most people realized them.
For years, fans have seen him speak out against controversial figures, question public narratives, and make comments that spark industry debate.
When asked about the documentary about Sean Combs, 50 Cent said he wasn’t surprised by the attention it received.
Initially, many thought it was just a satirical project.
But after watching it, many changed their minds and realized the story was far more complex.
Some asked if hip-hop culture was being compared to Sean Combs.
50 Cent replied that it wasn’t.
He argued that if people remained silent about serious issues, it could lead outsiders to believe that the entire culture was condoning such behavior.
According to him, it’s important to distinguish between the actions of an individual and the actions of the entire hip-hop community.
The goal of such projects, he believes, is to tell a more complete story.
Not just offering simple answers, but also raising many questions.
He argues that stories within hip-hop culture always have multiple layers of meaning. Looking only at the surface, one easily overlooks the underlying causes, circumstances, and complexities.
50 Cent’s statements often draw public attention because they are rarely just casual remarks.
Whether it’s an interview, a social media post, or even just an emoji, many believe he always thinks very carefully before speaking.
That’s why whenever he decides to seriously discuss another artist, people listen.
