Cent

 50 Cent is an American rapper actor, producer, and an entrepreneur. 50 Cent has a net worth of $40 million at the time this article was published. Through his entire career, 50 Cent has earned at least $260 million from his various endeavors, notably selling records, touring, and several brand partnership deals. However, he also spend a lot (especially on cars, real estate and legal cases) and was forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2015. More details on the bankruptcy filing later in this piece. 50 Cent's fortune was worth $100 million at the time of its peak, just before the bankruptcy. 50 Cent was born Curtis James Jackson III in Queens, New York City, on July 6, 1975. Sabrina Jackson III, his mother, and drug dealer brought him up in South Jamaica. Jackson was just eight years old when she passed away. 50 Cent was raised by his grandmother. He started selling narcotics at the age of 12 following school. He was detained by metal detectors at school in the 10th grade, because he was trying to get guns and drugs. In 1994, he was arrested once more for selling cocaine to an unknown police officer.