When Entitlement Replaces Hustle: A Lesson from 50 Cent and His Son

In a recent statement that quickly went viral, rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent opened up about the strained relationship with his 27-year-old son, Marquise. Despite providing a substantial $10,800 monthly, Marquise continues to ask for more—something 50 Cent sees as a sign of deep entitlement rather than need.

“Success cost me my relationship with Marquise. At 27, he should be ashamed to ask for child support,” 50 Cent shared.

This isn’t just about money. It’s about mindset. At an age when most people are building careers, starting families, and standing on their own two feet, Marquise is still leaning on his father’s fame and fortune. What’s more telling is that 50 Cent even offered to set up a business that could earn Marquise $1 million a month—but he refused. The offer was rejected, not because it wasn’t generous, but because effort was required.

50 Cent’s frustration is clear: his son sees being the child of a celebrity as a lifelong pass, a free ride. But real success can’t be inherited—it has to be earned. “No matter how rich you are, never let your kids feel your money belongs to them,” he warned. That single sentence speaks volumes, not just for celebrities, but for parents everywhere.

The moral?

Some of us were hustling at 17, not waiting until 27. Life doesn’t hand out favors, and depending on someone else’s achievements will never build your own. Entitlement is a silent killer of ambition. It replaces hard work with expectations and growth with dependency.

We all want to give our children the best—but maybe the best gift is teaching them how to earn it for themselves.