50 Cent reveals why marriage isn’t in the cards for him, admits his mistakes but ‘just not that one’

50 Cent opened up about his choice to lead a celibate lifestyle and why he's never been married in an interview with Stephen Colbert
PUBLISHED SEP 6, 2024
50 Cent doubled down on his celibacy vow as it has helped him to focus on his work (Getty Images)
50 Cent doubled down on his celibacy vow as it has helped him to focus on his work (Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson is perfectly content flying solo these days. The rapper revealed intimate details of his personal life in a candid conversation during the September 4, Wednesday, episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.

The 49-year-old rap mogul opened up about his decision to embrace celibacy and explained why, after seven relationships, the concept of marriage just doesn’t resonate with him.

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50 Cent explained why he prefers not to get married (Getty Images)

50 Cent talks celibacy and marriage

"50 Cent, are you celibate?" asked Stephen Colbert.

"Listen, when you calm down you can focus. All right?" 50 Cent said, as per People.

"It's been good. I've been good to me," he added, stressing his simple yet powerful mantra as he leads life on his own terms, sans the entanglements of romantic relationships.

Curious about this perspective, Colbert, 60, probed the 'In da Club' artist about why he would continue amassing wealth without someone special to share it with.



 

50 Cent, however, had a clear response: "[Money is] when things start getting complicated, things start getting confusing, ‘cause people come in for different reasons."

For him, it’s not just about having the wealth; it’s about avoiding the inevitable complications that come with mixing love and money.

The Grammy winner further elaborated on his stance by describing his approach to dating.

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50 Cent claimed celibacy has allowed him to stay super-focused on his work (Colbert Late Show/YouTube)

"If you go on a date but you have no interest in anything, I can see you now. I said, ‘God damn, girl, you fine, but you ain’t got nothing going on."

He noted how romantic desire often clouds judgment for "most men", which is why he prefers to keep his distance.

50 Cent is a father of two. He welcomed his first child, son Marquise Jackson, with Shaniqua Tompkins in 1996. His second son, Sire Jackson, was born in 2012 to his then-partner Daphne Joy.

When Colbert asked the father of two if he’d ever been married, 50 Cent’s position was clear and unflinching.

"I am safe. I’m not a happy hostage. I’m here. I’m free," he laughed.

"I made some mistakes, just not that one."

50 Cent focusing his energy on fitness

Without a romantic partner in his life currently, 50 Cent is channeling his energy into fitness, revealing that he spends his days in the gym and can "get to about 105 pounds on dumbbells".

His discipline and focus extend beyond his music career, shaping a life that prioritizes personal growth and health.

Colbert, painting a light-hearted picture of 50 Cent's supposed evening routine, quipped about the rapper "just going home, watching 'Wheel of Fortune' on TiVo, having a warm milk and going to bed, putting on your night shirt and cap".

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50 Cent said he typically grabs 105-pound dumbbells (Instagram/@50cent)

50 Cent, unfazed, playfully shot back, "You make it sound like the worst thing ever."

Despite the light jabs, Colbert admitted his deeper wish to see 50 Cent find love, to which the rapper responded with his signature confidence.

"I want someone I can love in my life too, just not right now. I’m fine," the 'Candy Shop' artist declared.

50 Cent's relationships in a nutshell

50 Cent has had a notable dating history with several high-profile relationships over the years. 

His first major relationship was with Shaniqua Tompkins (1994-1998), with whom he shares a son, Marquise Jackson. Their relationship ended tumultuously, marked by public disputes and allegations, including a lawsuit where Tompkins accused 50 Cent of burning down her house.

He dated actress Meagan Good (2002-2003) for about a year. Their relationship was relatively private, but Good has spoken positively about him, contrasting his tough public persona with his gentler side.

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50 Cent had a brief relationship with actress Vivica A Fox (Getty Images)

50 Cent had a brief relationship with actress Vivica A Fox (2003). The relationship ended sourly, and Fox has since made negative remarks about him in interviews.

One of his most publicized relationships was with singer Ciara (2007-2010). They dated off-and-on for about three years and collaborated on music projects together. Their split was amicable, with Ciara later stating that 50 Cent was afraid of love.

He dated model Daphne Joy (2011-2012), with whom he has a son named Sire. Their relationship ended with allegations of domestic violence from Joy, leading to legal disputes over custody and accusations against each other, as per US Weekly.

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50 Cent and Jamira Haines started dating in 2019 but have allegedly broken off  (Getty Images) 

50 Cent was also in a relationship with Instagram model Tattedup Holly (2013-2015), which ended amid allegations of emotional and physical abuse from her.

Cent last dated Jamira Haines, also known as Cuban Link. They began their relationship in 2019, and there were hints of a possible engagement but rumors of their breakup started swirling earlier this year.

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