50's a lot smarter than he lets on, imo. LIsten to him in interviews...once you get past the thugishness, you can see he's got a very good understanding about the entertainment industry and business in general. I mean, the dude's not gonna get into MENSA or anythying, but he's far from stupid.
And I bet nobody here was a crack dealer or gang member. He's still basically living that lifestyle (more for hype than anything else), and there are risks that come with it. Shit, I'd wear a vest too if I were him.