Atlanta, GA –
50 Cent is one of Hip Hop’s most successful moguls, and he’s shared some invaluable advice on how others can climb the business ladder.
Appearing at Invest Fest in Atlanta over the weekend, the G-Unit boss revealed his one of his “unwritten laws of business” that has clearly served him well throughout his 20-plus-year career.
“One of the unwritten laws of business is to not appear to need anything,” he told those in attendance. “Because everybody will do you a favor when you don’t need one.
“If they can expect a bigger favor in return or a favor from you at some later point, they’ll find the ability to just do it.”
He added: “That’s why when they tell me no, I go — if television say they going on strike, I say, ‘Okay, I’m on tour.’ That last tour [the Final Lap Tour], I did 103 shows. It’s the third highest-grossing Hip Hop tour ever.”
50’s words of wisdom seemed to go down well as he received a big round of applause from the crowd watching on.
50 Cent reveals his unwritten rule in business at Invest Fest 2024: 'Never appear to need anything.' pic.twitter.com/OqEXmirJaA
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50 Cent recently offered some insightful thoughts on his relationship with money during a chat with Us Weekly.
When asked if he’s close to becoming Hip Hop’s next billionaire, Fif replied: “I don’t quantify the money like that — I quantify the level of successes and wins I’ve achieved. I have far exceeded anyone’s expectations of me. I think my longevity and staying power in the industry have surprised many, but that’s what drives me further.”
He added: “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.”
Arguing why being a billionaire isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, the Power producer said: “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.
“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?’”
