(Cover) - EN Showbiz - 50 Cent says giving Christmas presents to his son is priceless.

The 35-year-old rapper - real name Curtis Jackson - is father to 13-year-old Marquise Jackson, his son from a past relationship with Shaniqua Tompkins.

50 believes the festive season is the perfect time to show Marquise just how much he means to him and has no qualms about showering the teenager with lavish gifts. Even if the presents are hugely expensive, the rap star says money cant buy the look on his sons face when he receives the treasures. 50 is also reminded of the hardship he experienced as a youngster at this time of year, as he often missed out on yuletide gifts.

Its priceless to see my baby smile. When I can buy things he wants. I can remember not having it (sic), 50 wrote on his Twitter page.

Growing up in New York, the rapper had a difficult start in life, as his early years were affected by poverty, crime and drugs, and his mother was tragically murdered in 1988. The star doesnt like to dwell on the tough Christmases he spent as a child though, and was happy to wish everybody a wonderful yuletide.

I had some rough holidays growing up. I just want to wish everybody a happy holiday (sic), he added. (C) Cover Media