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50 Cent Explains Why He’s In No Rush to Become a Billionaire

The rap legend argued that being a billionaire is not always glitz and glam.

50 Cent is Us Weekly’s latest cover star.

During the interview, the G-Unit legend was asked if he’s reached billionaire status yet, and his response was simple – he’s in no rush. 

“I don’t quantify the money like that. I quantify the level of successes and wins I’ve achieved,” 50 Cent said. “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. [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.”

Elsewhere during the conversation, the media mogul argued that being a billionaire is not always glitz and glam. “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 said.

The Queens native continued, “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?'”

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