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50 Cent Net Worth, Personal Life, Career, Bio and More
Curtis James Jackson III was born on July 6, 1975, in Queens, New York. His mother, Sabrina, a heroin dealer, reared him in the South Jamaica neighbourhood. Jackson was just eight years old when she died. His grandmother then reared 50 Cent. He started peddling drugs after school when he was 12 years old. He was jailed in 10th grade after being detected by metal detectors at his high school attempting to smuggle in firearms and drug money. In 1994, he was arrested again for selling cocaine to an undercover police officer, and a police search of his residence turned up heroin, crack cocaine, and a firearm. He completed his GED after six months in boot camp.
Personal Life
50 Cent has a son from a previous relationship with Shaniqua Tompkins. Marquise Jackson was born in the month of October 1996. Later, Tompkins sued Jackson for $50 million, but the case was dismissed. They’ve had several feuds on social media. In 2005, 50 backed President George W. Bush when fellow rapper Kanye West chastised him for his poor reaction to the Hurricane Katrina crisis. Later, Jackson backed Barack Obama in 2008 and Hillary Clinton in 2016. Despite the themes of many of his songs, Jackson does not use drugs or drink alcohol.
In May 2016, while going through Cincinnati International Airport, Jackson harassed and insulted a caretaker by accusing him of being under the influence. The caretaker was revealed to be an autistic and hearing-impaired adolescent. The video went viral, and the teenager’s parents sought to sue 50 Cent. They settled for 50 Cent’s $100,000 gift to Autism Speaks and an apology.
50 Cent purchased a 17-acre property in Connecticut in 2003, which includes a 50,000-square-foot mansion with 37 bathrooms, 21 bedrooms, a gym, a casino, and a nightclub. He purchased the house from a bank that had recently evicted the former owner, Mike Tyson. 50 Cent paid $4.1 million for the home and then spent another $6 million on renovations such as a private movie theatre, infinity pool, and helicopter pad. We learnt from 50’s attorneys during his bankruptcy hearings that the mansion normally costs roughly $72,000 per month to upkeep and finance. His utilities alone cost $18,000 a month.
50 sought unsuccessfully to sell the mansion in 2007 for $18.5 million. He has been attempting to sell the house ever since, with little result. In September 2018, he reduced the price to $4.995 million, but there were no takers. He ultimately sold the house in April 2019 for $2.9 million, an 84% decrease from his original offer price and a $1.2 million loss compared to the purchase price alone.
Career
Jackson rose to prominence after releasing the controversial underground rap tune “How To Rob.” He was about to release “Thug Love,” a song with Destiny’s Child when he was shot and hospitalised in May 2000. A shooter had struck him outside his grandmother’s home in Queens. An assailant (allegedly Darryl Baum, Mike Tyson’s bodyguard) fired nine rounds, striking 50 Cent in the hand, arm, hip, both legs, chest, and left cheek.
Three weeks later, the assailant was dead. 50 Cent was hospitalised for 13 days and inked a publishing contract with Columbia Records at that time. However, he was dismissed by Columbia after attempting to release the song “Ghetto Qu’ran.” He was also banned by the recording business in the United States as a whole, so he travelled to Canada to record songs for mixtapes in order to gain recognition. He released the mixtape “Guess Who’s Back?” in 2002.
Eminem found Jackson in 2002. Eminem was so taken by “Guess Who’s Back?” that he asked Jackson to visit Dr Dre in Los Angeles. 50 Cent secured a record deal for $1 million and released “No Mercy, No Fear.” The soundtrack to Eminem’s film “8 Mile” included a song by 50 Cent. 50 Cent shot to fame in 2003 with his debut album “Get Rich or Die Trying.” It debuted at the top of the Billboard charts and sold almost a million copies in the first four days. In just one week, the first single, “In Da Club,” became the most-played song on the radio ever. Interscope soon granted 50 his own label, G-Unit Records.
In March 2005, Jackson released his next album, “The Massacre.” It was another smash hit, selling 1.14 million copies in its first four days and remaining at the top of the Billboard charts for six weeks. In 2007, his third album, “Curtis,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The fourth album, “Before I Self Destruct,” was released in November 2009. Disagreements with his record company forced him to postpone the release of his fifth album, “Street King Immortal,” until November 2012. His studio albums have sold over 21 million sales to date.
In his very brief career, 50 Cent has formed the record label G-Unit Records, developed the G-Unit clothing line, and even appeared in multiple films with giants such as Al Pacino and Robert Deniro. In 2012, he founded The Money Team, a boxing marketing organisation. The Wall Street Journal reported on July 13, 2015, that 50 Cent has filed for Chapter 11 personal bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Hartford, Connecticut, because 50 is a Connecticut resident. 50 was residing at Mike Tyson’s former house at 50 Poplar Hill Dr, Farmington, CT 06032 at the time of the filing. In the form, 50 Cent listed assets worth between $10 million and $50 million. He claimed to have debts totalling the same amount.
The lawsuit came only days after a jury awarded $5 million to Rick Ross’ ex-girlfriend, Lavonia Leviston, for purposefully leaking a sex tape in which she appeared. The judgement included $2.5 million for the unauthorised use of her picture and an additional $2.5 million for emotional damage. In that case, the court also directed Mr Jackson to present documentation of income and wealth so that the jury might calculate further punitive damages. The $5 million judgement came roughly a year after a separate court ordered 50 to pay $17.5 million in damages in a trademark infringement lawsuit involving a former headphone firm partner. Before punitive damages were assessed in the sex video case, he faced a potential legal judgement of $22.5 million.
50 Cent’s most clever financial venture was a minority ownership in Vitamin Water in exchange for becoming their celebrity representative and donating his name to the “Formula 50” drink. Coca-Cola paid $4.1 billion to Glacéau, the developer of Vitamin Water, in 2007. It is widely assumed that 50 Cent made nearly ten times as much money from the Vitamin Water sale as he did from his music career up to that moment. 50’s original stock interest in Vitamin Water was said to be 10%, resulting in a $410 million pre-tax gain. This figure was widely rejected by investment bankers acquainted with the transaction, who later revealed that the 50’s share was closer to 2.5%. With a 2.5% share, 50 Cent would have made $100-$150 million from the sale (before taxes).
It was rumoured (but not verified) in July 2017 that 50 had sold his minority ownership in Effen Vodka for $60 million. 50 Cent confirmed the transaction on Instagram but did not confirm the $60 million figure, which can be traced back to DJ Envy on The Breakfast Club radio show. Envy published the figure but provided no source or proof. It’s conceivable that the figure originated from 50, which would be fascinating to know and might indicate that it’s true, but it could also be an exaggeration. We are now awaiting more formal sources of verification, thus the figure has not yet been incorporated into 50’s net worth, which is displayed above.
In October 2018, 50 Cent agreed to a four-year overall contract with Starz, the cable network that would air his drama series “Power.” If all goals are met, the arrangement, which includes a three-series commitment, may be worth $150 million in total.
Net Worth
50 Cent is a $40 million net-worth American rapper, producer, actor, and entrepreneur. His breakthrough album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” rocketed him to international recognition in the early 2000s, hitting platinum many times and generating singles such as “In Da Club.” His subsequent albums, notably “The Massacre,” were similarly well-received. 50 Cent is well-known for its unusual style, which combines angry lyrics with catchy songs. He has sold millions of CDs worldwide.
His effect, however, extends beyond music. He has achieved considerable business advances, most notably through his investment in Vitamin Water, which resulted in a large payoff when the company was sold to Coca-Cola. Furthermore, 50 Cent has successfully transitioned into cinema and television as an actor and producer. His semi-autobiographical TV show “Power” was a smash sensation, generating a slew of spin-offs.
50 Cent has made at least $200-300 million from his numerous endeavours, including selling songs, touring, and multiple brand collaboration deals. Unfortunately, he has also overspent (particularly on real estate, automobiles, and lawsuits), prompting him to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2015. There’s a lot more on the file later in this story. Before his bankruptcy, 50 Cent’s worth surpassed $100 million.
Facts
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
| Date of Birth | Jul 6, 1975 (47 years old) |
| Place of Birth | South Jamaica |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Profession | Businessperson, Actor, Investor, Film Producer, Rapper, Screenwriter, Entrepreneur, Songwriter |
| Nationality | United States of America |
Roger Federer was born in Basel, Switzerland on August 8, 1981, to parents Robert and Lynette. Federer began playing tennis with his parents and older sister Diana at a young age and rapidly showed a flair for the game. Roger entered the Basel junior tennis programme at the age of eight, and at the age of 10, he met Australian star Peter Carter, who spotted the youngster’s promise. Carter and Federer practised together for four years before Roger received an offer to Switzerland’s national tennis training centre at the age of 13. The training centre was two hours distant from Roger’s home at the time, in a section of Switzerland where the majority of the people spoke French.
Federer trained there for three years before moving to a new facility closer to his home in Biel. Peter Carter was one of the new training centre’s coaches, and his advice helped Federer swiftly climb the world’s top junior ranks. Roger won the Wimbledon junior singles and doubles titles as an amateur and rose to become the world’s top ITF player.
Personal Life
In April 2009, Federer married Women’s Tennis Association player Miroslava Vavrinec (now Federer) at Wenkenhof Villa near Basel, Switzerland. They met during the Sydney Olympics in 2000 when they were both members of Team Switzerland. They started dating right away after meeting. Miroslava gave birth to identical twin daughters in 2009, and the pair had identical twin boys in 2014.
The city of Basel named a tram after him in October 2021, calling it the “Federer-Express.”
Roger Federer founded the Roger Federer Foundation in 2003 with the intention of assisting impoverished youngsters and enhancing their access to both education and sport. Federer has long been a supporter of the South African-Swiss organisation IMBEWU, which has similar aims to his foundation and focuses on social and health awareness among disadvantaged kids. Federer auctioned off his US Open racquet in 2005 and donated the proceeds to Hurricane Katrina victims. Federer worked with other players to organise a charity event during the Australian Open in reaction to the 2010 Haiti tragedy. All revenues went to earthquake sufferers.
Federer bought an apartment on Lake Zurich in Bach, Switzerland, in 2008. And, around the time the Federers delivered their second pair of twins, they purchased a $30 million home in Herrilberg, Switzerland, which is still unoccupied as of this writing. They then purchased a three-story home in Wollerau, Switzerland, for $7.3 million. Federer reportedly has a $23 million penthouse in Dubai, and in 2018, he paid upwards of $50 million for a block of property spanning more than 17,000 square feet in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, with plans to build a mansion with a tennis court.
Career
Roger reached the semifinals of a tournament in Vienna shortly after going pro in 1999. Roger became the ATP’s youngest top 100 player after a string of high-profile victories. Roger represented Switzerland in the Olympics in 2000. He did not win any medals, but he did surprise many by making it to the semifinals. Tommy Haas and Arnaud Di Pasquale eventually overcame him.
Roger’s promise blossomed in 2001 when he won his first ATP singles title. Following this accomplishment, he and his Swiss colleagues defeated the United States in the Davis Cup. Because of these achievements, the press used the moniker “Federer Express” in its headlines. Roger went on to win his first two ATP doubles titles and finished the season ranked 13th in singles.
Roger received several missed phone calls from his coach, Peter Lundgren, one night. When Roger eventually picked up the messages, he discovered that his former mentor and friend Peter Carter had died. Carter’s death devastated Roger to his core. He saw he had failed to live up to what Carter had taught him as a tennis player or even as a man. Roger determined then and there that it was time to elevate his game both on and off the court.
Roger Federer would eventually get to the top of the global rankings, a position he maintained for a record 237 weeks, from February 2004 to August 2008. At the London 2012 Olympic Games, Roger lost his maiden singles medal to Andy Murray. Federer hurt his back in 2013 and struggled to recover, forcing his ranking to slip. He regained some of his strength, however, and went on to defeat Richard Gasquet in the Davis Cup final in Switzerland. In 2014, he lost the Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic, but later that year, he overcame both Djokovic and Andy Murray to win the Cincinnati Masters for the eighth time.
Roger reached his first US Open final since 2009. Federer was beaten yet again in the final by Djokovic. In December 2016, he stated that he would begin the ATP World Tour season with a new coaching squad. He competed in the 2016 Australian Open but was beaten in four sets by Djokovic. He had surgery to mend damaged ligaments in his knee after sustaining a knee injury. In July of that year, he stated that he would miss the 2016 Olympics as well as the rest of the season to heal from a knee injury.
Federer competed in the Hopman Cup and the Australian Open in 2017. He won the Australian Open after defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, and it was also his 100th match at the games. Federer lost in the quarterfinals of the 2018 Shanghai Masters to Borna Coric. Roger competed in the French Open for the first time in four years in 2018. He reached the semifinals before losing to 11-time winner Rafael Nadal. He did not compete in the Olympics in Rio that year because he was healing from yet another knee ailment.
In 2020, Roger began his season at the Australian Open, where he lost in the semifinals to Djokovic and suffered another knee injury. He then withdrew from additional tournaments, claiming the need for time for his knee to heal. Roger Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis, or at least the ATP Tour, on September 15, 2022. He has hinted at a return in May 2023.
Roger Federer has won Wimbledon eight times, the Australian Open six times, the French Open once, and the US Open five times in a row as of this writing. He has won the Grand Slam event 20 times, more than any other men’s singles player (and was the first men’s singles player to reach 10 Grand Slam tournament finals in a row). Federer was among the top eight tennis players in the world for 14 years in a row, from 2002 to 2016. Roger has won the ATP Player of the Year award five times and the ITF World Championship five times in a row. Federer was named the most recognisable person in Switzerland in 2016, topping the likes of William Tell and Albert Einstein.
Federer is a sporting great and the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). He was considered the greatest male player of the open era by Tennis.com. Seven times in a row, he was chosen Swiss Sports Personality of the Year. Federer has four times been named BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year. Roger Federer is claimed to have helped lead a rebirth and given the sport of tennis newfound attention and enthusiasm. In his prime, there was greater interest in the game of tennis, which resulted in more earnings for various locations around the sport.
Federer has become one of the world’s highest-paid athletes, both on and off the court. Federer earned an estimated $71.5 million between June 2016 and June 2017, with sponsorships accounting for $65 million of that total.
Roger inked a 10-year, $300 million partnership with Japanese garment company Uniqlo in 2018.
Federer made $77.2 million between June 2017 and June 2018. He made $94 million between June 2018 and June 2019. Approximately $86 million of that total came from sponsorships with corporations such as Credit Suisse, Rolex, and Mercedes Benz. Roger makes the most money from sponsorships of any sportsman.
Net Worth
Roger Federer is a retired professional tennis player from Switzerland with a net worth of $550 million. Roger Federer’s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) career earnings reached $130 million over his professional career. At the time of his retirement, he had earned the third-highest sum in tennis history, trailing only Rafael Nadal’s $131 million and Novak Djokovic’s $159 million. Roger has made almost $1 billion in sponsorships in addition to his tournament earnings.
Roger joins Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan, Floyd Mayweather, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tiger Woods, and Michael Schumacher in the elite billion-dollar athlete club.
Roger Federer declared his retirement from professional tennis on September 15, 2022, owing to a knee ailment, but has subsequently hinted at a comeback.
Facts
| Net Worth | $550 Million |
| Date of Birth | Aug 8, 1981 (42 years old) |
| Place of Birth | Basel |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6 ft (1.85 m) |
| Profession | Athlete, Tennis player |
| Nationality | Switzerland |
Medikal is a Ghanaian hip-hop musician recognised for his distinct style and energetic performances. His real name is Samuel Adu Frimpong. Medikal, who was born on April 4, 1993, in Sowutuom, an Accra suburb, has risen to popularity in the Ghanaian music business, receiving acclaim for his distinct combination of rap and afrobeat elements.
Musical Journey
Medikal’s musical adventure began in the early 2015s, and he quickly earned popularity for his virtuosity in free genres. His breakout tune, “Too Risky,” featuring his ex-girlfriend Sister Derby, pushed him into the public in 2017. Medikal has continuously generated successful songs since then, working with both Ghanaian and foreign musicians.
Accolades and Awards
Medikal has garnered several awards for his services to Ghana’s music scene throughout the years. His dynamic and diversified approach has gained him nominations and honours at events like the Ghana Music Awards, as well as other industry accolades.
Affiliation with Accra
Accra, Ghana’s capital city, is an important part of the country’s cultural and creative scene. Medikal’s relationship with Accra is strongly ingrained in his background and the city’s thriving music industry. Many of his music videos have been shot in Accra, and the city’s vibrancy and variety can be heard in his lyrics and sounds. It is not in doubt the MDK as popularly referred to has not hidden his affiliation with Sowutuom (a suburb in Accra) where he grew up from the trenches to become a household name in the Ghanaian music industry.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Medikal has moved into entrepreneurship in addition to his singing career. He has been involved in a variety of commercial activities, including collaborations and brand sponsorships. These activities contribute not only to his own achievement but also to the entire expansion of the Accra and Ghana entertainment industries.
Social Media and Fan Engagement
Medikal is well-known for his active presence on social media sites, where he interacts with fans, publishes music updates, and reveals peeks into his personal life. This direct engagement with fans has played a crucial part in the artist’s development of a committed and supportive fan following.
Philanthropy and Community Engagement
Many artists, including Medikal, believe in giving back to their communities. Medikal has been active in charitable efforts, helping initiatives that solve social concerns and help communities grow.
Conclusion
Medikal’s rise from Accra’s emerging musician to chart-topping rapper demonstrates not just his skill, but also the dynamic and ever-changing character of Ghana’s music business. His ability to blend many musical influences and connect with fans both locally and globally has cemented his place in the country’s entertainment landscape. Medikal remains a noteworthy character as he navigates the music scene and explores new endeavours, and his imprint on Accra’s cultural and creative identity is certain to survive.
Taraji Penda Henson was born on September 11, 1970, in Washington, D.C. She was raised alongside two siblings and had a particularly close relationship with her grandmother. Taraji means “hope” in Swahili, and Penda means “love.” Henson graduated from high school in 1988, and she then attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to study electrical engineering. She soon changed her mind, however, and transferred to Howard University to study psychology.
Personal Life
Marcell Henson, Henson’s son, was born in 1994. Henson’s father was her high school lover, but he was assassinated in 2003. Her son was arrested in 2014 when police discovered marijuana and Ritalin without a prescription in his car. After first protesting that her kid had been racially profiled, Henson backed down and apologised to the police.
Taraji P. Henson claimed in 2017 that she had gone vegan in order to avoid stomach cancer. She previously appeared naked for PETA in 2011, as well as non-naked in 2013.
Taraji spent $1.5 million on an apartment in Chicago in May 2015. She sold this unit in 2018 for almost the same price she bought. In 2017, she paid $1.9 million for a separate flat in the same building.
Taraji has two residences in Los Angeles. The first, in Glendale, was purchased for $431,000 in 2002. She spent $6.45 million on a private house in the hills above Hollywood in 2016.
Career
Henson had early success as an actress after graduating from Howard University, with a breakout performance in the film Baby Boy with Tyrese Gibson. This appearance in 2001 launched Henson’s career, and she followed it up in 2005 with a role in Hustle & Flow. She portrayed the primary character’s love interest in the film, which garnered several prizes.
After participating in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Henson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2008. She also starred in Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys that year before moving on to I Can Do Bad All By Myself in 2009. She was included in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid, which was a financial success despite receiving mixed reviews.
Following that, Henson starred in Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story, for which she received an Emmy Award. She joined the cast of Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man in 2012, and its sequel in 2014. Hidden Figures is one of Henson’s most well-known films, and it was nominated for several accolades in 2016. Taraji P. Henson performed in films such as Proud Mary and Acrimony in 2018 before voicing a character in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet. In 2019, she appeared in What Men Want, a remake of Mel Gibson’s What Women Want.
Henson has been in a variety of television programmes throughout the years. She has appeared as a guest star on series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and House. Henson also had guest appearances on series including The Division and Boston Legal. Her most well-known recurring role was perhaps in the highly praised programme Empire. This 2015 series helped Taraji P. Henson attain even more prominence, and she received significant acclaim for her acting abilities. Henson earned a Golden Globe for Best Actress in 2016 for her role on Empire.
Net Worth
Taraji P. Henson is a $25 million net-worth American actress and singer. Henson is a well-known personality in the entertainment world, having acted in a number of television shows and films. She is also a successful writer, with her autobiography, Around the Way Girl, being a huge success.
Facts
| Net Worth | $25 Million |
| Date of Birth | Sep 11, 1970 (52 years old) |
| Place of Birth | Washington, D.C. |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.65 m) |
| Profession | Singer, Actor |
| Nationality | United States of America |
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