In 2014, 50 Cent made headlines by becoming one of the first high-profile musicians to accept Bitcoin as payment for his album “Animal Ambition.” At that time, Bitcoin was worth about $662 per unit, and he collected approximately 700 Bitcoins from album sales, which amounted to around $460,000 then.
Fast forward to 2024, the value of Bitcoin has skyrocketed, and those 700 Bitcoins are now worth nearly $48 million. This decision, initially seen as experimental, has turned out to be a lucrative one for 50 Cent, demonstrating the potential long-term value of digital currencies​ (Benzinga)​​ (Benzinga)​​ (Investopedia)​.
