[BoxingStill#1]

You clearly haven't heard his last 3 or 4 mixtapes. Check his Gangsta Grillz mixtape with Dj Drama, check out the ep he put out on his birthday earlier this month called 5:Murder by numbers, and even go check out the big 10. I think you'll see he'ss till hard body with the music. He's a pretty good marketer so like he said he rarely doesn't make an impact. He's looked at as non relevant in hip hop bt all of his albums have gone gold and platinum or multi-platinum. I look at it as a good move for both he and Floyd. The business of boxing, like other sports is brutal. And I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited aboutt he possibility of 2 African American men making their mark on a sport where they often times get exploited.

You really think he'd link up with Floyd just to stay relevant...Interesting lmao

Interesting indeed,.. but a legit opinion to say the least

Now, Im not a huge follower of 50 and to me he hasnt made an album (or ever will) that would match his first. Mixtapes dont really count for me. Which is why as good as Wayne is on mixtapes his albums cant live to the hype.

I guess he really is gonna get rich or die trying

[checkleft]

I don't trust 50. And if I was Floyd I wouldn't trust him either, I would let Tmt put his little brand on the banner on fight night but still let golden boy co promote. 50 has always been about himself nothing else. This isn't some chump change they are playing with here these are fighters careers and lives/peoples health were dealing with.

[Hotsauce]

Suge was a musical genius. He let that thug shit ruin arguably the greatest hip hop label ever

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all he had to was sit back and sign checks.

naw dude wanted to be a goon while running a record label.

[mrchitown]

Interesting indeed,.. but a legit opinion to say the least

Now, Im not a huge follower of 50 and to me he hasnt made an album (or ever will) that would match his first. Mixtapes dont really count for me. Which is why as good as Wayne is on mixtapes his albums cant live to the hype.

I guess he really is gonna get rich or die trying

Mixtapes are a part of hip hop culture so as a whole they do count but everybody's entitled to their opinion. And as far as albums goes, especially as it relates to hip hop music, mixtapes count alot more these days.

I think people get caught up in the public perception of an entertainer and take it like its reality. I was always a fan of 50's music and I remember when he dissed Nas and I had just met Nas at the HOB here in Chicago when streets disciple came out. The compny I worked for was promoting 50's album the massacre and I actually got a chance to meet him, I remember he played the whole album and opened up a q & a afterwards and I found he's really not what he presents to the public. I've promoted many gunit/50 albums since then as I have TI/grand hustle and those 2 are the realest cats I've met. I put myself thru college with the cash I made working their projects

And as far as relevanncy, 50 is more relevant then Mayweather is. 50 and Mayweather linked up in 07, you can't tell me Floyd was popular at that time but 50 was and he still is. Mayweather himself even said that he's still not as popular as some in the boxing community believe he is and that he's constantly working to brand his image. Floyd doesn't even have endorsement deals and 50 does. I think he's pretty relevant,See the xxl article 50 and Floyd did promoting the money team. I think your lumping 50 into a Kardashian category, which is the total opposite of what it really is.H Alot of people think the money team is just some slang or shit they made up out the blue, but those same people should do research and see the investments the 2 men make together..and this is before the TMT announcement. They are angel investors and TMT is what they do it under (you can fact check that in an interview they did last yr) and thru floyd and 50's page on a very usesful site for enterpreneurs called angel's list

You may never have the opportunity to meet 50 but don't categorize him because you see something on tv, lol..and I doubt you could name an album that matched the first lol

This post has been edited by mrchitown: Jul 31 2012, 12:27 AM

[mrchitown]

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all he had to was sit back and sign checks.

naw dude wanted to be a goon while running a record label.

Suge is a sad case, I think everyone was down with his concept of a black male not taking shit from people who don't understand the culture. DR was a historic record company and if you look at ti, the model of Hip Hop labels is being molded in the way he created DR with Doc Dre. He does stuff now just seeking attention...it's so sad. Everytime he opens his mouth now he spews out a 2pac story. Pathetic

[mrchitown]

#20 Rick Ross – Net Worth $25 Million
#19 Tie between T-Pain and T.I – Net Worth $30 Million
#18 Nelly – Net Worth $55 Million
#17 Busta Rhymes – Net Worth $60 Million
#16 Ludacris – Net Worth $65 Million
#15 Beastie Boys – Net Worth $75 Million Each
#14 Timbaland – Net Worth $75 Million
#13 Pharrell Williams – Net Worth $77.5 Million
#12 Tie between LL Cool J and Akon – Net Worth $80 Million
#11 Kanye West – Net Worth $90 Million
#10 Lil Wayne – Net Worth $95 Million
#9 Ice Cube – Net Worth $100 Million
#8 Snoop Dogg – Net Worth $110 Million
#7 Birdman – Net Worth $115 Million
#6 Eminem – Net Worth $120 Million
#5 50 Cent – Net Worth $250 Million
#4 Dr. Dre – Net Worth $260 Million
#3 Master P – Net Worth $350 Million
#2 Jay-Z – Net Worth $475 Million
#1 Diddy – Net Worth $500 Million
Richest Rappers Articles

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/...rs-alive-today/

Look where 50's at and look at others. These cats been doing it longer then him and he's probably going to leapfrog Master P and Dre. I think he got rich and still trying to get richer lol

[checkleft]

Master P at #3??? I didn't even know that guy still existed let alone was one of the richest artists lol

[BoxingStill#1]

Welp....there is much be said about this, but thank God this is a boxing forum and not hip hop. So Im forcing myself not to dive into a debate about it lol.

Im simply making a point about 50 trying to stay relevant. The artist listed above arent just rappers. (anymore) The majority, including 50, used rapping as a launch pad for other endeavors into making mula. Take master P for example, his net worth is high but people rarely even think about this dude. But few know that he produces and directs movies and shows such as Gone in sixty seconds, or nikalodean programs. (Yeah I spelled it wrong lol).. point is its a smart move financially but also a move to stay relevant.

Im not knocking 50 in any way homebread so you can keep the skully cap and bullet proof vest on..

He is an inspiration to many I see TMT taking off for the stars,.. but you have to admit, his appearances in front of the camera's on 24/7 and promotions have only gained him stock with us (the boxing community)

[daprofessor]

I don't trust 50. And if I was Floyd I wouldn't trust him either, I would let Tmt put his little brand on the banner on fight night but still let golden boy co promote. 50 has always been about himself nothing else. This isn't some chump change they are playing with here these are fighters careers and lives/peoples health were dealing with.

u have a valid point here...

i think most promotional companies starting off are going to make some mistakes. this shouldn't be a big problem for established fighters...but if ur new to the game and looking to be developed....i'd go with a proven promoter before TMT. GBP wouldn't be an option either. the only prospect they've developed was mares...a bunch of others have fallen to the side.

i like the idea of 50 promoting because there are plenty of african american boxers that get overlooked or bypassed all together. it's why i like al haymon. i'm sure he'll be involved somehow with these guys. they all have plenty of money to throw at this thing so let's see what happens.

[Franchize]

I don't trust 50. And if I was Floyd I wouldn't trust him either, I would let Tmt put his little brand on the banner on fight night but still let golden boy co promote. 50 has always been about himself nothing else. This isn't some chump change they are playing with here these are fighters careers and lives/peoples health were dealing with.

This. I respect 50 for his business savvy more than his music, but he als knows how to ditch companies quick once theyve lost their luster. See Vitamin Water.

N that net worth list is a bit old. Both Jay Z and Diddy are over 600 mill strong.

I just think 50 is going to oversaturate boxing with markting his products. Look for SK logos on EVERYTHING!

Also, I'm curious to see what Floyd's comments will be about having Berto, an apparent Roider, on his money team.

This post has been edited by Franchize: Jul 31 2012, 07:07 PM