Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent traveled a difficult path before finding success and becoming two of the greatest icons in rap history.
𝗦𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗴: Known for his affinity for certain substances, which are now legal in many states, Snoop's adolescence was marked by its ïllegäl status. He became involved in selling it during his school years.
Snoop had connections to a well-known group in Long Beach, although he claimed to never officially join.
After high school, he was arrested and spent several years in and out of j@il. Today, Snoop is a major investor in companies like Klarna, a Swedish fintech giant.
He has also invested in various startups, including a delivery service and companies like Reddit and Robinhood. Additionally, he owns the iconic Death Row Records.
𝟱𝟬 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁: Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) lost his mother at 8 and was raised by his grandmother.
He was involved in ïllegäl activities during his youth. After a serious incident in 2000, Jackson survived and went on to sell over 30 million records.
As a businessman, he has made notable investments, such as in VitaminWater, earning $100 million from its sale to Coca-Cola.
He also signed a lucrative deal with Starz for the series Power, and owns one of the largest Black-owned film studios in the U.S.