The new king of hip-hop wealth [50 Cent] banked $100 million after taxes on one deal alone when his stake in VitaminWater's parent, Glacéau, was bought by Coca-Cola as part of a $4.1 billion deal. 50's portfolio also includes the popular G-Unit clothing line and record label, plus films, videogames and a slew of platinum albums, including last year's Curtis. Also in the works: a mining partnership with South African billionaire Partrice Motsepe.
It is better to have a handful of dried dates and be content with that, than to own the the gate of peacocks and be kicked in the face by a brooding camel.[quote database]