50 Cent, the rap legend who once declared he’s on a mission to get rich or die trying, is in no rush to join the billionaire club.
In an unexpected twist, 50 Cent opened up about his relationship with money in an interview with Us Weekly. When asked if he aims for a 10-figure net worth, he shared, “I don’t quantify the money like that — I quantify the level of successes and wins I’ve achieved.”
He emphasized that he has exceeded everyone’s expectations, arguing that his longevity and staying power in the industry have surprised many. But that’s not what drives him. He said, “[Besides,] I’m not in a hurry to reach billionaire status. I’ve reached a point where I don’t want anything I don’t have. What’s the rush? I’ve bought every car I wanted, multiple times over.”
50 Cent continued to argue that being a billionaire isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. He explained, “When people publicly say you’re a billionaire, they come for what you have. The IRS might suddenly decide they want 58 percent of your money. The ambulance chasers, the attorneys — it’s an army of ’em after you. Then you’d have to protect yourself because you have deep pockets.”
He added, “Being a billionaire won’t be much different from where I am now. At that point, you have to figure out how to give back. You start building a legacy, doing more sophisticated things. People remember those who helped others more than those who just accumulated wealth. They’ll ask, ‘How did he benefit others? How significant was his success if it didn’t affect other people’s lives?’”
While 50 didn’t reveal how close he is to reaching billionaire status, he emphasized that he’s still “very rich”—and not just financially. “[Being] rich would mean that you’ve surrounded yourself with good people, that you’re happy, that you’re living a high quality of life. And that’s the important part,” he noted.
With a massive studio complex, successful movies and TV shows, an upcoming TV channel, a fast-growing spirits brand, and a vast music catalog, 50 Cent’s wealth continues to grow. It might not be long until he joins JAY-Z, Kanye West, and Diddy in the exclusive billionaire club.
JAY-Z became the first to achieve the feat in 2019, with his net worth soaring to over $2.5 billion thanks to the sales of his stakes in TIDAL, D’USSÉ, and Armand de Brignac. Kanye followed in 2020 but lost his billionaire status two years later when adidas cut ties with him, dropping his net worth to around $400 million. Diddy crossed the billion-dollar mark due to his investments in Cîroc, DeLeón tequila, and his media network, Revolt.
As 50 Cent continues to build his empire, he remains content with his success and focused on living a fulfilling life rather than chasing billionaire status.
