#23: 50 Cent

Known as: Musician, Rapper, Actor

Net Worth: $30 million

Children: 2

The life of rapper 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson III, has been a tumultuous journey, punctuated by adversity at every turn. From the tragic loss of his mother when he was just eight years old to the dangerous path that followed, his life has been a testament to resilience. However, his personal life has been no less tumultuous, marked by a bitter custody battle with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins over their son, Marquise, who entered the world when 50 Cent was a mere 21 years old.

Over the years, as Marquise has grown and no longer relied on child support, the once-close bond between father and son has unraveled. The chasm between them widened to the point that, in June 2019, 50 Cent took the extraordinary step of publicly disowning Marquise, making a startling proclamation on Instagram by stating, “I have the results of a blood test, and he’s not my child.”