Despite what some of his detractors may think of his music or his taste for rap beef, the

purchasing power of 50 Cent is undeniable. His deals with Reebok, Ecko, Coca-Cola and

Right Guard have landed him a spot as Hip Hop’s reigning cash king [click to read]. Now

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Forbes reports 50 may expand his considerable fortune even more by moving into the jewelry

industry. South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe has been meeting with the G-Unit capo for over a

year.

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Motsepe owns African Rainbow Minerals Limited, a mining and minerals company with an

estimated net worth of $2.5 billion. When 50 was spotted with Motsepe at one of his mines,

he refused to directly address the rumors only stating that he was there for, “things that

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people wouldn’t actually expect me to be involved in.”

Both Forbes and Advertising Age speculate both men have designs on a joint venture to

create a signature line of platinum jewelry bearing 50‘s name. 50‘s response? “I got a

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diverse portfolio.”