How A $150K Deal With The Late Steve Jobs Set The Stage For 50 Cent’s Entrepreneurial Empire – AfroTech

50 Cent claims he received a six-figure payout from the late Steve Jobs.

During an interview shared by “Tha Row TV” on YouTube, the rapper-turned-business-mogul took a trip down memory lane to recall being paid handsomely for a product placement in one of his music videos.

This became possible thanks to a conversation with Jobs, who had a meeting with Beats By Dre co-founder Jimmy Iovine at his office. In the interview, he claimed that within the first 10 minutes of meeting, he was able to get his hands on an iPod, which had just been released in 2001. He then convinced Jobs that he could help market the iPod, leading to a $150,000 payday.

“I told him ‘Let me see that.’ They gave it to me I said ‘What’s it called. It’s called an iPod? How many songs you said?’ ‘You think you could sell an iPod? I can sell an iPod.’ He looked at Jimmy, Jimmy said ‘Believe it or not, the kid is gold. I don’t care whatever he says right now it’s gonna go’ and he just went with it and gave me $150,000.”

The iPod was featured in the “P.I.M.P.” video which also starred Snoop Dogg.

Today, 50 Cent still is exercising his entrepreneurial spirit flexing an estimated $60 million net worth, notes Celebrity Net Worth. He most recently scored a $15 million deal to launch his first Las Vegas residency, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. Six shows will be rolling out and will be held between Dec. 27, 2024 and Jan. 4, 2025 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Fans can expect to hear classics that will include “P.I.M.P.,” “21 Questions,” “In Da Club,” and “Candy Shop.”

“I always bring the energy, and Las Vegas is the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for my fans,” 50 Cent said, per KSNV News 3. “We’re talking big production, surprises, and the ultimate New Year’s Eve party for my Vegas residency.”