'50 Cent' Black Enterprise Cover Goes Viral

Santa Monica, CA (Top40 Charts/ Black Enterprise) - Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has been on magazine covers before. But it's his turn on the cover of January's BLACK ENTERPRISE that's got fans buzzing. Released via the Internet on December 16, the exclusive image shot for BLACK ENTERPRISE depicts an unseen side of 50 Cent-one that is all business.
Shot by Associate Photography Director Lonnie C. Major, the cover and accompanying gallery lay in stark contrast to the image fans of the Get Rich or Die Trying rapper have come to expect. 'We took his rugged exterior and transformed him into what he truly is on the inside: an entrepreneur, a businessman, and a consummate professional,' says Major.
For the January 2011 issue, 50 Cent provided BLACK ENTERPRISE an all-access look into how he's evolved into an entrepreneur extraordinaire. In a revealing interview, the 35-year-old speaks candidly about recent deals, notable milestones, and future plans for his burgeoning business empire.

'Contrary to popular belief, Jackson's ascent wasn't rapid or mere luck,' says Small Business Editor Tennille Robinson. 'Using inherent street smarts, fearlessness, authenticity, tenacity, and swagger, he has created a portfolio of ventures in film, music, fragrance, video games, and other industries that, collectively, have boosted his net worth to an estimated $200 million.'
Visit www.blackenterprise.com/50cent for exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the Los Angeles cover shoot. Plus, 50 Cent responds to criticism over flaunting money on Twitter.