THE ARCHIVE
How 50 Cent became Pimpin’ Curly
In 2008 and 2009, a back-and-forth between Young Dope Man and Pimpin’ Ken played out in videos on WorldStarHipHop. 50 Cent answered with a character of his own. This archive keeps the original videos in the order they happened.
2008
The back-and-forth
Young Dope Man and Pimpin’ Ken trade videos on WorldStarHipHop, with Hood Box Office putting out the run.
MARCH 2009
Enter Pimpin’ Curly
50 Cent posts “Curly’s Mad, Flex” on his official YouTube. Curly tells his target to go ask Dope Man and Pimpin’ Ken.
TODAY
The whole story
The full story, in order, is on Hood Box Office.
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50 Cent Starring In _Pimpin' Curly_ [DISS VIDEO] _ 50 Cent Music
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Cross Country Pimping
Curly played the part. These are the real ones. Michael Maroy’s Too Real For TV documentaries, streaming in full on Hood Box Office.
Cross Country Pimping, Part 2 (Trailer)
Cross Country Pimping, Part 3 (Trailer)
Cross Country Pimping, Part 4 (Trailer)
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2. A character, not a person. Pimpin’ Curly is a comedy character created and played by 50 Cent in 2009. Everything said in character is part of a performance.
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