Kelvin Martin
| Kelvin Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kelvin Darnell Martin July 24, 1964 The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S |
| Died | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place |
Silver Mount Cemetery Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | 50 Cent |
| Known for | Inspiration for the name of 50 Cent |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
Kelvin Darnell Martin (July 24, 1964 – October 24, 1987), also known as 50 Cent, was an American criminal from Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He is primarily known as the inspiration for the name of the rapper, 50 Cent.
Biography
Born in 1964 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, Martin later moved to Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Martin was possibly known as '50 Cent' due to his reputation of being prepared to rob anyone, regardless of how much money they were carrying at the time. Another story is that it came from an incident when he entered a game of dice with 50 cents and ended up walking away with $500.
The nickname may also be an allusion to his physically tiny stature - he weighed only 120 pounds (54 kg) and his height was 5'2" (157 cm).[1]
Legacy
Martin's life and influence were chronicled in an in-depth, biographical documentary, starting from his upbringing and carrying through past his death. The documentary is called Infamous Times: The Original 50 Cent.[2] Another documentary about him is called, The Original 50 Cent: The True Story of The Legend Who Inspired The Biggest Name In Rap. Lil Kjay Savage 2 Mixtape & STR Record's upcoming film "Paid In Full 2" which portrays Kelvin Martin's life in Brooklyn.
References
- ↑ "Tone Boots" (August 2005). "Get Rich or Die Trying". Stuff Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007.
- ↑ IMDB page for Infamous Times: The Original 50 Cent