50 Cent Reveals Why Marriage Isn’t Possible for Him, Admits Mistakes But ‘Just Not That Way’

NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is now fully enjoying flying solo. The rapper revealed intimate details of his personal life in a candid interview during the Sept. 4, Wednesday, episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

The 49-year-old rap mogul opened up about his decision to go celibate and explained why, after seven relationships, the idea of ​​marriage no longer appeals to him.

50 Cent Talks Celibacy and Marriage

“50 Cent, are you celibate?” asked Stephen Colbert.

“Listen, when you calm down, you can focus. Okay?” 50 Cent said, according to People.

“It was good. I was good to myself,” he added, emphasizing his simple but powerful mantra as he lives life on his own terms, free from the entanglements of romantic relationships.

Intrigued by this prospect, Colbert, 60, asked the “In da Club” artist why he continues to accumulate wealth without having someone special to share it with.

50 Cent, however, had a clear answer: “(Money) is when things start getting complicated, things start getting confusing because people come in for different reasons.”

For him, it is not just about possessing wealth, but about avoiding the inevitable complications that arise when love and money are mixed.

The Grammy Award winner expanded on his stance by describing his approach to dating.

“If you go on a date and you’re not interested in anything, I see you now. I said, ‘Gosh, girl, you’re okay, but you’re not interested in anything.'”

He noted that for “most men,” romantic desire often clouds judgment, so he prefers to keep his distance.

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

When Colbert asked the father of two if he had ever been married, 50 Cent was clear and unwavering in his response:

“I’m safe. I’m not a happy hostage. I’m here. I’m free,” he laughed.

“I’ve made some mistakes, but not this one.”

50 Cent focuses his energy on fitness

Now without a sexual partner, 50 Cent is focusing on his fitness routine, revealing that he spends his days in the gym and can “get up to about 100 pounds doing barbells.”

His discipline and commitment extends beyond his musical career, shaping a life that prioritizes personal growth and health.

Colbert, painting a cheerful picture of 50 Cent’s supposed nightlife, joked that the rapper “just goes home, watches ‘Wheel of Fortune’ on TiVo, drinks some warm milk and goes to bed, puts on a nightgown and a shower cap.”

50 Cent, unfazed, jokingly replied, “You’re saying it’s the worst thing ever.”

Despite the slight digs, Colbert admitted that he truly wants 50 Cent to find love, to which the rapper responded with typical confidence.

“I want someone I can love in my life, but not right now. It’s okay,” the “Candy Shop” artist stated.

50 Cent’s Relationships in a Nutshell

50 Cent has an extensive dating history and several high-profile relationships over the years.

His first serious relationship was with Shaniqua Tompkins (1994-1998), with whom he has a son, Marquise Jackson. Their relationship ended acrimoniously, marked by public disputes and accusations, including a lawsuit in which Tompkins accused 50 Cent of setting fire to her house.

He dated actress Meagan Good (2002–2003) for about a year. Their relationship was relatively private, but Good spoke positively of him, contrasting his tough public persona with his softer side.

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

One of his most publicized relationships was with singer Ciara (2007-2010). They dated for about three years and collaborated on musical projects. Their breakup 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 accusations of domestic violence from Joy, which led to legal disputes over custody and accusations against each other, according to US Weekly.

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

Cent was most recently seen dating Jamira Haines, also known as Cuban Link. Their relationship began in 2019 and there were hints of a possible engagement, but rumors of their breakup began to surface earlier this year.