50 Cent| $30 Million| Producer

50 Cent is one of the best rappers in the music industry, and his career is all thanks to Eminem, who discovered him in 2002. Eminem had 50 Cent meet Dr. Dre, who would later sign him to a million dollar deal. He gained popularity after the release of his first album, Get Rich or Die Trying. His lead single, In Da Club, was said to be the most played song throughout one radio station’s history. This was followed up by another album called The Massacre, which was also a smashing success.

It appears that 50 Cent went through some financial troubles at one point in his career, but was able to resolve them by making smart investments, including inking a deal with Vitamin Water that made him their celebrity spokesman. He is currently producing and starring in the ABC Drama, For Life.