50 CENT – EST. $30 MILLION

Known for his lyrics and music, Curtis James Jackson III, or better known as 50 Cent, rose from New York’s streets to become one of the top-selling artists to date. A trio of singles, including Thug Love and How to Rob, have contributed to his rise to fame. 50 Cent’s talent drew industry interest as well as street respect, including the famous rapper Eminem, who even signed him to his and Dr. Dre’s Shady/Aftermath label. They lent their assistance in executive producing 50 Cent’s forthcoming release.

He rose to fame primarily due to his musical contributions, but he also became a media darling due to his screen appearances. His first significant role in the fact-based memoir Get Rich or Die Tryin was a decent box office success. 50 Cent used his enormous musical success to launch clothing and shoe lines. He has become internationally renowned and extremely wealthy due to his rapping ability and passion for music-making as well as his wise financial investments in a variety of fields.