“I didn’t go to Harvard but the people that work for me did”- Says 50 Cent
50, exploded into the music industry in 2002 with a bullet proof vest and a whole lot of courage. Since then, he has become one of the top successful hip hop entrepreneurs of the 21st century. 50 Cent’s estimated net worth last year was sitting at $140 Million. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson still has some dope records that are still spinning on radio stations nowadays.
In the mid-2000s, there was no bigger rapper than South Jamaica, Queens native Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. With the release of his multi-platinum albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’, The Massacre and Curtis, Jackson established himself as one of the best-selling artists of the decade and with multimillion dollar licensing deals with Glacéau and Reebok, his brand was everywhere.
He has used his popularity and his brand to leverage his talents as a serial entrepreneur. 50 says “once you’re well known there is no time to slow down, you have to market the hell out of yourself and get more exposure.” 50 has made multiple millions of Dollars off the back of his global brand,. From books to vitamin water, 50 has money coming in from a lot of sources.
50 cent once said “I didn’t go to Harvard, but the people that work for me did.” He focused on his 1%. 50 continues to build his business empire as well as 50 Cent the brand. Building on his success in the music industry 50 continues to branch out into an ever increasing amount of businesses.
