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50 Cent can no longer afford to take you to the candy shop. The "Disco Inferno" rapper, 40, appeared in court in Manhattan on Tuesday, July 22, to discuss his finances as he faces a $5 million lawsuit.

The musician is famous for rapping about his success and wealth with tracks like "P.I.M.P.," "Straight to the Bank," and "I Get Money," but according to his new testimony, it was all a lie. The New York Daily News reports that 50 said in his session at the Manhattan Supreme Court that his image is manufactured.

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"It's entertainment," he said of the over-the-top lifestyle he promotes in his music videos, on social media, and in interviews -- one that includes nights in swanky clubs, rides in luxury cars, and stacks upon stacks of cash.

The star, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, revealed that he doesn't own many of the cars in his arsenal such as a Bentley and Ferrari, saying, "Those cars were rented." He added that he "borrowed" much of his other swag, including diamond jewelry


Fifty, who said he has only "a few gold chains" officially to his name, went on to explain that he's paid 10 cents per record for his music sales, and took home totals in the low six figures for his recent big-screen appearances in Spy and Southpaw.

The G-Unit performer went so far as to file for bankruptcy earlier this month, but still seems to be in good spirits despite his financial troubles. He smiled as he walked up to the courthouse on Tuesday, and spoke candidly to Conan O'Brien about the state of his wealth in an interview last week.

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"I need protection," he said on Conan of his filing. "You look like you're doing okay... I gotta be frank with you... You know, you get a bullseye pinned on my back. When you're successful, and you're publicly known, you become the ideal person for people to have lawsuits for."


https://celebrity.yahoo.com/news/50-cent-testifies-manufactured-lavish-lifestyle-borrowed-chains-133705163-us-weekly.html

no space for FTCs

Overhyped life style even in nigeria.

Who cares? Rick Ross talk bout money is his verses all the time even though he's not that rich. So as long as i'm concerned, y'all are fake in one way or another.

Confession time. You cant hide from the truth. Overhyped life style even in nigeria.

I understand

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marv1:
Overhyped life style even in nigeria.

No the nigga just doing what's best a good business black will do so he will not end up like Tyson.... Mr trump the GOP running candidate in 2016 in the US ... Files bankruptcy multiple times ... Yet his net worth is $10b... 50 is not broke

Better know the difference between chapter 7 bankruptcy and chapter 11 bankruptcy

princejayboss:
No the nigga just doing what's best a good business black will do so he will not end up like Tyson.... Mr trump the GOP running candidate in 2016 in the US ... Files bankruptcy multiple times ... Yet his net worth is $10b... 50 is not broke

Better know the difference between chapter 7 bankruptcy and chapter 11 bankruptcy

Bros i know that bankruptcy is a relative term and it gets levels. But that coded chapter 7 and 11 is what i dont get.

marv1:
Bros i know that bankruptcy is a relative term and it gets levels. But that coded chapter 7 and 11 is what i dont get.

Just go to your Google and type.... What is the difference between chapter 7 bankruptcy and chapter 11 bankruptcy... Google gives you the info you need

All that glitters isn't gold.