The new king of hip-hop wealth banked $100 million after taxes on one deal alone when his stake in VitaminWater’s parent, Glacéau, was bought by Coca-Cola (nyse: KO – news – people ) as part of a $4.1 billion deal. 50′s portfolio also includes the popular G-Unit clothing line and record label, plus films, videogames and a slew of platinum albums, including last year’s Curtis. Also in the works: a mining partnership with South African billionaire Partrice Motsepe (see “The 50 Cent Machine”).

I surely hope Shaniqua doesn’t see this.

To see the full list, visit the article @ Forbes.com.

Hip-Hop’s Cash Kings 2008 [Forbes]

Words By David D.

We all remember how it happened.

Jordan makes a lay-up. Runs back on D. Strips the ball from Malone (Malone flops but no call). MJ dribbles. Cross-over with a little push. Jumper. Bucket.

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Crooked I – Hero Freestyle

Props to Shake

Problems folks. Pure fuckin headaches to come.