Curtis James Jackson III is the real name of the American rapper 50 Cent, one of the best-known rappers of recent years. Some of his most legendary songs, such as ‘Candy Shop‘ or ‘In Da Club‘, are still playing today in the speakers of hip-hop fans. Because of his success, he was once able to buy a spectacular mansion in Connecticut, in the United States, where he lived for a long time, but he sold it in 2019.
50 Cent went on to invest $14 million when he acquired this home, and that may explain why it was on sale for 12 years until the transaction was finally completed for a price that was 84% lower than the original price because it was too large to arouse the interest of investors. Below, we tell you all the relevant details about this luxurious property in Farmington, a small town in Connecticut away from civilization.
What 50 Cent house looked like in the state of Connecticut in the United States
As we explained in the introduction, this house was too big for investors, which is no exaggeration. We are talking about a gigantic house with 21 bedrooms and 25 bathrooms, located on a 4,645 square meter lot. Therefore, 50 Cent had room to accommodate many friends or family members. Not only that, but the house also had other rooms that are rare to see, even in celebrity mansions: a fully equipped private discotheque with good speakers and many tables. So that those attending the parties organized by 50 Cent could sit down and rest for a few minutes; an indoor basketball court where he trained and played games on an amateur basis; several complete recreational rooms; and a recording studio where the artist worked on his songs.
Other spaces stand out, such as the room that became a wardrobe vitrine in which the American artist exhibited his best clothes and chose what to wear. Another room that we find very interesting is the private cinema, whose seats are of high-quality leather, reclining and very comfortable. Finally, we would like to make a special mention to the design of the bathrooms, as they are built in durable, striking and shiny marble.
The elite athlete who sold this mansion to 50 Cent
As if the house wasn’t surreal enough, you’ll also be surprised who owned it before 50 Cent bought it: none other than Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers in history. He sold it to the rapper in 2003 for about $14 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Farmington history. 19 years later, 50 Cent has managed to sell it for a much lower amount, so, although he carried out countless renovations inside, he has not made any profit. On the contrary: it has lost money.
The most played song “In Da Club”
Time flies by but the song has been available on youtube for more than 13 years and currently has more than 1.3 billion views.
