No matter how dire the global economic situation may seem, fans can still collect enough coins to see rap master 50 Cent live in concert. It goes without a doubt that any 50 Cent extravaganza is likely to be lavish. However, 50 himself is not completely immune to the downturn in the economy and the housing market. His mansion has been up for sale for two years…and still no bites. Originally priced at $18.5 million, it has sunk down $4 million to $14.5 million (a 20 percent decrease in value). Of course this is still not pocket change, mind you. But then again the ritzy 17-acre property comes complete with a helipad, a 40-person hot tub, a movie theater and billiard rooms. The massive pad boasts 18 bedrooms and a whopping 37 bathrooms. What you might want with 37 bathrooms is anyone's guess, but it's almost a guarantee that high quality goes along with high quantity in this particular case. In addition, 50's MTV reality TV series “Money and the Power” is reportedly being cancelled. For more information on 50 Cent and to get a pair of 50 Cent ticket, visit http://www.stubhub.com/50-cent-tickets.



50 Cent has spoken out about the current financial hardships gripping not only the United States but the world. Coming from a guy who currently owns 37 bathrooms, this may seem odd, but nevertheless the entertainment industry stands to suffer a bit as people shift their focus from spending money on movies and concerts as well as CDs and DVDs to saving and being more frugal in their shopping habits.

50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, rose to fame in the rap industry with his platinum-selling albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre. His success has reached beyond the boundaries of the United States, and he is currently considered one of the rap world's most successful artists.

Of course it wasn't always fame and fortune for 50, though perhaps he might like you to think it was. He was born in Queens, New York and as a teenager got caught up with dealing drugs during the 1980s. Inspired by rap music, he sought to gain his own footing in the industry, but even that led to trouble for 50. He was shot nine times in 2000 and somehow miraculously survived. Thanks to help from rapper Eminem and producer Dr. Dre, he started his career and would eventually rise to become one of world's highest selling rappers.

50 Cent is just as well known for his publicized “feuds” with other rappers as he is for his music (perhaps more so). Some nasty words were exchanged with Ja Rule, The Game and Fat Joe. In 2007, 50 Cent and Kanye West butted heads to see whose album would sell the most in a day upon its release on September 11. West's Graduation won, although Curtis was not far behind.

Any fan of rap music would likely love a pair of tickets to see 50 live onstage. You can find a pair now at http://StubHub.com. Any fan might also like a 17-acre spot of land with 37 bathrooms...but that's up to you.