The Origin of Pimpin’ Curly: 50 Cent’s First Response Video

When the character Pimpin’ Curly first appeared, it wasn’t random, accidental, or designed just for laughs. It came straight out of a heated moment in hip-hop, where jokes, jabs, and rivalry turned into one of 50 Cent’s most memorable alter egos.

This blog post covers the very first video 50 Cent dropped after Young Dopeman and Pimpin Ken mentioned him — the moment that sparked the entire Pimpin’ Curly legacy.

How It Started: Young Dopeman & Pimpin Ken’s Video

The origins begin with a video from Young Dopeman and Pimpin Ken, where they weren’t directly attacking 50 Cent, but they were checking him about his situation with Rick Ross’ baby mama. In that video, they basically said:

“50, that ain’t pimping. Man, get back to pimping.”

It wasn’t full-blown disrespect — more like a playful but pointed critique about how he was moving at the time.

Rick Ross’ Role: The “Curly” Nickname

At the same moment, Rick Ross was firing shots of his own.One of the names he kept calling 50 Cent was:

“Curly.”

Nobody really knew why Ross chose that name, but it started circulating during their beef, and fans began repeating it.

So now, there were two different narratives floating in the air:

• Pimpin Ken & Young Dopeman saying “that ain’t pimping.”

• Rick Ross calling him “Curly.”

50 Cent’s Move: Combining the Insults

Instead of ignoring it, 50 Cent did what he does best:He flipped the entire situation into entertainment.

He took:

• The “pimping” comments from Pimpin Ken & Young Dopeman

• The “Curly” name from Rick Ross

And merged them into a brand-new character:

Pimpin’ Curly

This wasn’t just a response — it was strategy.50 took two jokes meant to be thrown at him and transformed them into a persona he controlled.

The First Pimpin’ Curly Video

The video you're watching on this blog is the very first appearance of Pimpin’ Curly.This is the exact moment where 50 Cent introduced the character to the world.

In it, he plays a flashy, comedic, exaggerated “pimp” persona — roasting, clowning, and flipping every insult that was aimed at him. The video set the tone for everything that came afterward.

It became one of 50’s most iconic response styles and started the entire Pimpin’ Curly series that fans still talk about today.

Why This Matters

The creation of Pimpin’ Curly shows exactly how 50 Cent handles conflict:

• He doesn’t just respond — he owns the narrative.

• He turns insults into weapons.

• He turns beef into entertainment.

• And he creates characters that live beyond the drama.

This first video is the moment the legend of Pimpin’ Curly truly began.