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50 Cent Reacts To Approaching Billionaire Status

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50 Cent has built an impressive empire for himself and his family, and evidently, it’s paid off monetarily too. Aside from a successful music career, he’s taken over the realm of entertainment with several hit series and launched the second-largest Black-owned production studio in Shreveport earlier this year. Now, he’s reportedly approaching billionaire status, though he tells US Weekly that the feat isn’t all that exciting to him.

“I’m not in a hurry to reach billionaire status,” he explained. “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.” Moreover, Fif noted that being extremely wealthy can put you at risk, as everyone’s looking to get a piece of the pie.

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50 Cent Still Wants A Discount

“When people publicly say you’re a billionaire, they come for what you have,” he described. “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.” Regardless, 50 Cent decided to celebrate his accomplishments on Instagram today. He shared an article about how he’s almost a billionaire, adding that this doesn’t mean he’s trying to pay full price for things if he doesn’t have to.

“I don’t want this to make you think I don’t need a discount, because I want a discount. LOL,” he said. While it’s unclear exactly when 50 Cent will officially become a billionaire, it was recently reported that Young Buck is preparing to pay off his $250K debt. A $1 billion lawsuit against him from a former drug kingpin was also recently dismissed, as well as another $40 million wiretapping lawsuit. What do you think of 50 Cent approaching billionaire status? Are you surprised or not? What about his reaction to the exciting news? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Rick Ross Shows Off His Wild Cash Stash: Watch

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It’s no secret that Rick Ross has a lot of money, but recently, he decided to show off just how much keeps on deck. In a clip shared by Daily Loud, Ross highlights what appears to be an entire shelf full of cash. He then reveals a table flooded with even more stacks, delivering some inspirational words of wisdom and encouraging viewers to “appraise” themselves.

While his stash is certainly impressive, it looks like social media users aren’t exactly feeling the clip. Many are arguing that he would have been better off keeping this information to himself, as it could attract the wrong kind of attention. “He’s asking to get robbed,” one fan jokes. “Probably not the wisest move to show everyone where that is,” someone else claims.

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Rick Ross’ Cash Stash Shocks Fans

Others think Ross should consider investing the money, but it seems as though he’s got things under control on the financial front. After all, Rozay never misses a potentially lucrative business opportunity. This is even true when it comes to his longtime foes, like 50 Cent. Earlier this week, for example, he took a brief break from trolling to offer Fif a rare opportunity to work with him. “50 Cent I see you raising money for your film ideas. You asked a close friend of mine, I saw the renderings, the drawings of what you believe what your studio could be like in Shreveport. I’m gonna give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come sit down at the table and present your ideas,” he said.

“Men of business don’t discuss the past. It’s new money, I’ll consider it,” Ross also added. “You know where I’m at financially. I could change your life.” At the time of writing, 50 Cent has yet to respond. What do you think of Rick Ross showing off his massive cash stash? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Slim Thug Says He’s Made More Off Mixtapes Than Any Artist Ever

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Slim Thug has been rapping since the late 90s. He’s one of the OGs of Houston hip-hop, and he’s kept up his impressive output throughout the 21st century. He has 20 mixtapes, a half a dozen collab albums, and 15 studio albums to his name. It’s safe to assume he’s made a pretty penny off these releases, but Slim Thug went a step further during an interview with The Art of Dialogue. The rapper went as far as to claim that he’s made more money from mixtapes than any artist in history. No hyperbole or quotes taken out of context. Thug is legit laying claim to being the mixtape king.

The rapper was so confident in his claim that he detailed his retail process. Slim Thug told The Art of Dialogue that he figured out how to move tapes when he was a teenager. He credited Michael “5000” Watts, the co-founder of Swishahouse Records, for showing him the ropes. “When I first met Michael ‘5000’ Watts, he showed me that I can do something that I love to do,” the rapper noted. “I’ve learned self-value from day one. No n**ga underground made more money on mixtapes than me independently.” Slim Thug went on to assert that his mixtape hustle has been far more profitable than his peers. He said that New York sellers like DJ Drama would lose money by giving tapes away for free.

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Slim Thug Has Been Dropping Tapes For 25 Years

“Not them n**gas Drama and them either,” he told the outlet. “They was giving they sh*t away. Our wholesale price was eight [dollars].” The price, coupled with Slim Thug’s longevity, is what has led the rapper to boast about his profits. “No n**ga was getting more money than us who did it that long,” he promised. “No n-gga did it as long as Slim — underground, getting paid off mixtapes… Period.” This is not the first time that Slim Thug has flexed his hustling skills to an outlet. During a 2016 interview with Forbes, the rapper detailed the various adjustments that he’s had to make in order to stay relevant and successful when retail chains like Best Buy cut into his profits.

Slim Thug signed a contract with Interscope Records, but returned to being an indie artist after he fulfilled his album deal. He claimed that he only signed the deal in order to boost his profile, and accrue new fans that he could subsequently sell to on his own. “I just took advantage of the promotion they gave me,” he admitted. “They promoted me worldwide. I wanted to take advantage of that and say, let me go back independent with the worldwide promotion that Interscope gave me already and benefit off of that.” While it’s hard to fact check Slim Thug’s mixtape claim, it’s hard to deny his business acumen.

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Rick Ross Is Confident That He Will Be Rap’s Next Billionaire

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Rick Ross is one of the biggest names in rap and for good reason. Overall, he has had a pretty legendary career up until this point. Furthermore, he has made a boat load of cash. There is no denying his money-making prowess. He has done big things in the world of real estate, liquor, and even the restaurant industry. Having said that, it seems obvious to say that the man has a pretty significant net worth. His wealth continues to expand, and although he may not be the richest rapper, he is certainly up there.

On Friday, Rick Ross will be dropping Too Good To Be True with Meek Mill. This is an album that fans have been waiting on for a long time. Overall, this is going to be a massive album, and we cannot wait to listen. In the midst of this release, however, the rap mogul does seem to be focused on getting his money up. In a new video on his Instagram story, Rick Ross explained how he plans to be hip-hop’s next billionaire. In fact, he believes he can get that done as early as next year.

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Rick Ross Weighs In

“We racin’ to a billion, n***a,” Ross said. “I’m a year away. I’m a year away. Let’s go, baby!” While it may be difficult for him to do, it certainly isn’t impossible. Ross has been making a ton of investments, and he wants to continue to do so. If those investments hit like he believes they will, then he will be well on his way to that billionaire status. Hopefully, for his sake, he is able to accomplish that goal on time.

Let us know if you think Rick Ross can become a billionaire next year, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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Magic Johnson Just Became A Billionaire, Here’s How

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Magic Johnson is one of the greatest players in the entire history of the NBA. Overall, he won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he continues to be praised for the amazing legacy he left. However, Johnson is not done building that legacy. He has become quite the businessman in recent years. He has numerous investments and is involved with numerous sports teams. According to Forbes, Johnson is officially a billionaire, which is something that previously didn’t seem possible.

Of course, fans are now wondering how Johnson was able to make this happen. Well, he has numerous endorsements, which certainly helps. Furthermore, he has minority stakes in teams such as LAFC, the Washington Commanders, the Los Angeles Sparks, and even the Dodgers. Perhaps his biggest claim to billionaire status, however, is his 60 percent ownership in EquiTrust. The life insurance company has been extremely successful, and in turn, Magic has raked in the profits.

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Magic Johnson Gets A New Achievement

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 27: Magic Johnson Enterprises Chairman and CEO Magic Johnson speaks onstage at the SUPERCHARGED Summit By Kwanza Jones At NeueHouse Hollywood on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for SUPERCHARGED)

Interestingly enough, Johnson is actually worth a bit more than just $1 billion. As it stands, Forbes is listing his net worth at a total of $1.2 billion. Overall, that is a truly incredible mark. There are a few athletes who have reached this mark, including LeBron James. That said, it is cool to see someone with the cache of Magic get there, as well. We are sure he is going to be celebrating for quite some time.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this development, in the comments section below. Did you think Magic would ever achieve this? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to bring you the biggest news from all of your favorite athletes.

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Floyd Mayweather Shows Off His Insanely Large TVs

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Floyd Mayweather is easily one of the richest athletes to ever do it. Overall, boxing is an extremely lucrative business. Some of these fights can bring in tens of millions of dollars for the fighters. Although Mayweather is largely retired from prizefighting, he still has a number of revenue streams. He is extremely wealthy, and he can afford all of the amazing things that life has to offer. Whether that be cars, homes, or art pieces, Mayweather really has it all. Furthermore, he doesn’t mind flaunting it on social media.

In fact, Floyd Mayweather has largely made his whole brand about making a lot of money. After all, it is called “The Money Team” for a reason. Mayweather has always been keen to show his fans the kinds of things he can afford. Although some don’t appreciate being flexed on like this, others see it as motivation. However, getting to where Mayweather is will requite more than just the “Grindset” mentality. Recently though, Mayweather decided to show fans his massive television sets.

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Floyd Mayweather Is Extremely Wealthy

In the video clip above, you can see how these sets actually take up the vast majority of his wall. Moreover, Floyd Mayweather is extremely proud of them. He made it a point to showcase how big they are. It almost even feels like someone made fun of Floyd for his TVs in the past, and he decided to get new ones. Either way, this is the kind of entertainment setup one would expect from an insanely wealthy person. This kind of opulence is only enjoyed by the few. You just have to get really good at boxing in order to enjoy it.

In the future, fans are eager to see where Floyd is going to go next in terms of fighting. He can continue to the overseas exhibition fights, or he could go up against an arch-nemesis again. As it stands, Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor are waiting for that opportunity. Let us know your thoughts on Floyd and his televisions, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Israel Adesanya’s Ex-Girlfriend Reportedly Takes Him To Court For Half His Wealth

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One of the UFC and the wider mixed martial arts world’s most well-known stars just got a relationship bomb dropped on his lap. Moreover, his ex-girlfriend Charlotte Powdrell reportedly sued the fighter for half his wealth because “they dated too long and she supported his career.” As such, the little information we have of this development indicates that it’s taking shape as somewhat of a divorce case. Furthermore, fans expressed confusion and dismissal at the news, but it’s important to note that other things could’ve happened behind the scenes that we don’t know of and could paint this motion differently.

Still, this is a relatively early story and the Nigerian-New Zealander hasn’t responded to this development publicly as of writing this article. While it’s startling, it’s also too early to say how it will take shape. For those unfamiliar with Israel Adesanya, he recently reclaimed the title of UFC middleweight champion after beating rival Alex Pereira. However, that rivalry is something he cherishes. After their brawl, he remarked on what their long history means to him and gave him his due respect and flowers.

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Israel Adesanya’s Ex-Girlfriend Sues Him For Half His Assets

“I love this game,” Israel Adesanya wrote on Twitter with a video of them embracing. “Nothing compares on this planet, in this life than putting it all on the line. One shot, the whole world watching… waiting… then BOOM!! HISSTORY. Our individual legends will always be intertwined because of the stories we’ve told with our beautiful violence. I’m grateful we have this rivalry, I’m grateful he beat me. It forced me to grow, made me better. Now I have done the same for him, the gift that keeps on giving… a** whoopings. Shoutout to the Warrior from Brazil Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira!”

Meanwhile, there are others that side with Powdrell in this case, if only for their dislike of the 33-year-old’s statements and personality. Regardless, it seems like quite the murky and complicated case. In the coming weeks, surely more information will come up that will further contextualize this news. Until then, UFC fans patiently wait for an update on his status or his next fight. For more on Israel Adesanya and the latest news from the MMA world, log back into HNHH.

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Bow Wow Says He’s “Thankful” He Couldn’t Use His Money Before He Was 18

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Bow Wow says that he’s grateful he didn’t have access to his wealth until the age of 18. Speaking about his personal finances and being a star at a young age, Bow Wow told Real Lyfe Street Starz that he wouldn’t have lasted if he could have spent his own money at the time.

“You don’t really see it. You just doing all the work and you getting, you know all the gifts and treats for being famous, but as far as being able to touch the bag, you don’t touch it,” Bow Wow said. “I’ll go back to your question when you said what’s the gift and the curse, that would probably be the only thing that for the first five years of my career I couldn’t touch none of my money.”

Bow Wow’s 19th Birthday Party

Ciara and Bow Wow during Surprise Party for Bow Wow’s 19th Birthday at BED Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. (Photo by Frank Mullen/WireImage)

Bow Wow explained that he would’ve spent his earnings as soon as he got them if he could. He added: “If I would have came in the game at 19 or 18, I probably would’ve tapped out the game cause I would’ve been like it’s crazy that I’m seeing this type of paper and I get to touch it as soon as I hit. So I was kind of thankful for that.”

Bow Wow has addressed the issue of young rappers being exploited for their finances in the past. Back in January, he said that the hip-hop community needs to start a union to protect its artists. “Hip hop needs a board!” Bow Wow wrote at the time. “No different than the NBA w/ the players association. A committee. That can set rules and keep things in control and protect this thing we call hip hop! And have a retirement plan for the og rappers. I hate seeing my heros liquor’d out no money just washed.” The idea is something The Hip Hop Alliance has tried to enact. The organization was founded by Chuck D, Kurtis Blow, and KRS-One.

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