Rapper 50 Cent Thinks Like a Harvard Businessman

Curtis Jackson broke into the music industry in 2002 and became the multiplatinum rapper 50 Cent. Today, he's also an entrepreneur and philanthropist. He talks with WSJ's Lee Hawkins about his latest ventures and whether he will become a billionaire.

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[TheNightOwlsSquadron]

"I'm already a billionaire compared to where I come from."

The greatest quote to describe anyone who feels accomplished after hardship.

[PardeepSingh-ctmw]

"Ambition is a tunnel that you run through which never ends." Amazing.

[BENeatSPICE]

To say he thinks like a Harvard businessman is an insult.... I think he's aiming a bit higher than that.

[Papyvuitton]

The secret is simple : He read books, he is dedicated and he never quit

[TISAGUCCI]

"Ambition is a tunnel you run through that never ends." One of the best motivational quotes I've heard.

[Fuckdapolice]

50 Cent is the ideal role model for a child that's living in poverty thinking he/she will never prosper in life. This man had a rough childhood, he's been through so much, and now is worth over 250 million dollars. A real started from the bottom story.

[veccinorogers]

This goes to shows you it's all about the mentality. With the right mentality, your mind and body will go far beyond your expectation and anyone else's. This is why 50 is my favorite rapper till this day I enjoy most of his music, but he is actually a rapper that I can listen to and then enjoy his interviews and the way he thinks. Other rappers, shouldn't even have to name them, is apart of what is wrong with this world and what is holding us back as a species. People in this day age don't build upon themselves every day. Try to make themselves better as an individual. We don't spread love, happiness, and prosperity. Now I am not naive to believe that this is all we need and that there is no evil in this world but imagine what we could be if we just strive to better than the best. If we have that hunger to change ourselves and other people. 

[MdIT]

"I'm already a billionaire compared to where i come from"
:) nice 50

[NYmarlon]

4:58 50 really saw the future 8 years ago and had the insight to embrace the change, as Spotify is currently running a huge part in the distribution of music. So cool to see this interview

[scottbaron]

50 is a master at adapting to situations. When he wants to sell his music, he becomes a hardcore gangster rapper, when it comes to business, he deals with the rules of trading and economics, when it comes to speaking to The Wall Street Journal, he talks like this.

[macktavor]

I always reference 50 cent on my term papers.

The man who started with very little, betrayed by many, and still persevered to

[ek]

50 cent the only rapper who speaks like Business Administration Degree holder.

[kelvinmuema]

"You'll start to see what you are genuinely after, which is happiness" - 9:30. That made me shed a tear and gave me chills.

[MasterPaw]

What an awesome interview. 50 cent is so much more than a rapper..

[NahashonKimemia]

Black people moving in the right direction, its a great sight. Big up 50.

[beefcake]

Wow, this completely changed my perception of 50 cent. I never really liked him as a rapper, but this dude's smart. A straight up businessman. This gave me a new-found respect for him.

[RobHamm]

Nice interview! I love the fact that 50 shows his intellect during this interview instead of acting how the media views rappers. I believe that he has the potential to become a great role model for the youth. I love how he transitioned from being a thug from Queens to resembling a business man from Harvard.

[martinnderitu]

Every time i see 50, i just think he is a kid from my hood. Come back home to Nairobi Kenya. Such brilliance I dare say...the icing on the cake of rappers' world! Come do a project for the inner city kids in Nairobi. They know you big tyme. God bless...

[Williamtipq]

He thinks more ethically than a Harvard Businessman. 

[benjaminkuti]

"you can have 18 bedrooms and still sleep on one bed" - 50 cent