It’s been 10 years since rap icon, 50 Cent released his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin. Lets take a look back at his career…

What began as music chart dominance for the rap music phenomenon 50 Cent, has quickly transformed to success in corporate America as a multi-tiered business mogul to be reckoned with. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, 50 Cent has managed to leverage his star power into record breaking brand extensions encompassing a broad spectrum of businesses including music ownership, artist management, film production, footwear and apparel, video games, publishing,health drinks and supplements, his own electronics company, SMS Audio, as well as a boxing promotions company, SMS Promotions. With annual sales quickly approaching $300 million from a variety of business interest along with numerous business endeavors on the horizon, 50 Cent has cemented his position in the industry as both a business and entertainment powerhouse.