The Ski Mask Way

by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, K. Elliott

HARD LIFE. HARD LUCK. HARD DRUGS.
HARD DEALS. HARD TIME.

Back in New York City, Seven was the seventh child. But here in Charlotte he's number one on every ladies' list. Even behind bars, he managed to sex a female corrections officer, who lost her job and found herself pregnant. Now Seven is out of the pen and back on the streets. A small-time dealer with big-time dreams, he's ready to take care of business -- for his baby, his baby's mother, his slammin' girlfriend, and his empty wallet. But first, he's got to play the game with the biggest pushers in town. He'll be a soldier for The Man. Then he'll rob the suckers blind before they figure out what's going down. Sure, it could get him killed. But Seven knows there are things in life worth living for -- and things worth dying for. And sometimes you can't tell the difference.

Genres: Fiction

179 pages, Paperback

First published January 9, 2007

About the author

Also known as Curtis Jackson.

Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as "50 Cent," is an American rapper, songwriter, television producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Known for his impact in the hip hop industry, he has been described as a "master of the nuanced art of lyrical brevity".

Born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, Jackson began selling drugs at age 12 during the 1980s crack epidemic. He later began pursuing a musical career and in 2000 he produced Power of the Dollar for Columbia Records, but days before the planned release he was shot and the album was never released. In 2002, after Jackson released the compilation album Guess Who's Back?, he was discovered by Eminem and signed to Shady Records, under the aegis of Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.

With the aid of Eminem and Dr. Dre (who produced his first major-label album Get Rich or Die Tryin'), Jackson became one of the world's best selling rappers and rose to prominence with East Coast hip hop grou

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned that it is not smart to trust people, especially people who need money.

[Ang · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a while since I read this so I don't remember. Perhaps I will re-read it 1 day.

[Ernesto Geigel · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book grips you from the start

[Jenee Rager · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would like to give 50 Cent credit for his urban book publishing. I have read several of the stories under his publishing company and they do not seem to be marked with the typos and printing errors that plague most other urban fiction. That being said, this one was not one of my favorites. The story was short, I read it in just over an hour, and there was little to no backstory that would make the book interesting. Everything seemed to be spur of the moment with no thought to past history, or the problems it could create in the future.

[Jihae · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book while waiting in line to vote. It's that short. It doesn't get bogged down, it has some fun dialogue and no pretensions. Only disappointing thing about this book is that the heists described are v. unimaginative.

[Uvas · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was great i liked how seven had to rob people for his son thats really cool and it shows that he would do anything for his son eventhough hes in need. other fathers would just leave and that shows he cares about him

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

i think this book is true and real how people go threw this in their lives everyday it was a man who loved all ladies he was the main character in the book he had to other friends so after all the book was good

[Unknown Zero · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book Is Cool Cause It Has Alot Of Bad Language Wich Makes Me Laugh And Have A Good Time Reading The Book.

[JazzyRacquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

♥ I Enjoyed This Book ♥

[Dionne Magby · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book 50!!!

[Ang]

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[Eva-Marie Nevarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short as hell but the best 50 book I've come across yet!

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great.
It's vivid, suspenseful and ruthless.