Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson isn’t just a rap legend — he’s lived like one too. From a 52-room estate once owned by Mike Tyson to a luxurious mystery mansion decorated entirely in black and white, 50’s real estate journey is just as dramatic as his music career.
The Infamous Connecticut Compound
In 2003, fresh off the success of his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, 50 Cent dropped $4.1 million on a gigantic mansion in Farmington, Connecticut — formerly owned by boxing champ Mike Tyson. Over the years, he poured an extra $6 million into customizing it, transforming the 52,000-square-foot property into a full-blown luxury playground.
The mansion featured:
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19 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms
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A nightclub with a strip club
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Hot tub for 40 people
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A recording studio (where he made his third album, Curtis)
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Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
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Home theater, game rooms, gym, and even a helicopter pad
50 once called it the “East Coast Playboy Mansion,” and he showed it off in full glory on MTV Cribs. But all that luxury came with a catch — $70,000 a month in upkeep. After years of trying (and failing) to sell it starting in 2007 for $18.5 million, he finally offloaded it in 2019 for just $2.9 million — an 84% loss that stunned everyone.
Downsizing and Letting Go
By 2019, 50 Cent told Stephen Colbert he was done with giant homes. “You look down the hallway and don’t even want to go down there,” he joked. “Now the light is flickering because you haven’t turned it on in years.” These days, the man who once lived like royalty says he only needs three rooms: a bedroom, an office, and a guest room.
Other Notable Properties
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Long Island Mansion – Bought for $2.4 million in 2007. It became the center of a legal war with his ex-girlfriend. Then it mysteriously burned down. He later sold the empty land for $365,000.
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Houston, Texas – In 2021, he announced he had left New York and moved to Houston. Details of the property are scarce, but his lawyer confirmed it’s now his main residence.
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Mystery Black-and-White Mansion – Revealed in 2024 during a magazine feature, this ultra-modern home is decked out in samurai statues, crystal chandeliers, and a spa with a cold plunge. The location is a secret, but a New Jersey contractor van parked outside offered a clue.
Big Moves in Louisiana
Now more of a businessman than just a rapper, 50 Cent has been buying up real estate in Shreveport, Louisiana. He’s opened G-Unit Studios to produce movies and shows — and he’s investing in the city itself, purchasing downtown buildings to help spark a revival. “I have to create an experience,” he said. This isn’t just about homes anymore. It’s about building an empire.
