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50 Cent banks $400 million on sale of Vitaminwater

Coca Cola's (NYSE: KO) purchase of Glaceau, makers of Vitaminwater, earned hip hop star 50 Cent 800 million times as much money as his name suggests he is worth.

It has been reported that 50 Cent will star in a commercial for the drinks, which will feature him conducting a symphony orchestra in a rendition of his hit "In da club."

I can't find information on how much 50 paid for his stake in the company, but it's safe to assume that he a made a massive return on investment here. He's not the first celebrity to make a fortune as an early investor in a company. Adult contemporary star Kenny G was one the original ten Starbucks investors.

But frankly, it's much more heartwarming to see 50 Cent making money, mainly because he's less annoying than Kenny G, although that's not much of an accomplishment.

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