Curtis James Jackson III, aka 50 Cent, bought the lavish home for $4.1 million, said Farmington attorney Joel Mandell, who handled the transaction, which was completed last week. He managed to hold off creditors until 1996, when, facing foreclosure and back property taxes, he sold the house to boxer Mike Tyson for $2.8 million. The rap superstar 50 Cent has purchased the Farmington mansion that once belonged to heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson for a lot more than loose change. The colossal house is 50,000 square feet. Successful Rap Artist 50 Cent real name Curtis James Jackson is selling his 52 room Connecticut mansion that he has reportedly spent some 6million Dollars on in renovations.

Askar indicated plans for a complete renovation. The American became the youngest heavyweight at 20 years old in 1986 before hitting a 50-6 record for his 20-year career. The property is 48,000 square feet and was was purchased for $4.1 million, according to town records. 50 has purchased a mansion that once belonged to former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson owned a 52-room mansion which boasted its own nightclub – but the boxer was forced to sell it to rapper 50 Cent after going bankrupt.. … 50 Cent bought the 51,657 square foot home in Farmington, Connecticut, from former boxer Mike Tyson in 2003. It boasts 50+ rooms.
The 27-year-old rapper 50 Cent 50 Cent, whose given name is Curtis James Jackson III, bought former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson Mike Tyson 's … The Queens native purchased the 21-bedroom, 25-bathroom house for … 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson III, installed a disco room and stripper poles after buying the property from Mike Tyson at the height of his fame in 2003. Since purchasing the property from Mike Tyson in 2003, 50 Cent has owned a mansion based in Connecticut. It saw Iron Mike splash the cash from his victories, including a £55,000 white Bengal tiger. The house which was once owned by Boxer Mike Tyson was bought by 50cent in September 2003 for a cool 4.1 million Dollars. Martsinkiavitchous sold the house to Mike Tyson in 1996 for $2.8 million. The mansion was purchased from Tyson’s ex-wife, Monica Turner Tyson and includes 52 rooms, servants’ quarters and a boathouse. Previously owned by boxer Mike Tyson, the house has 21 bedrooms in more than 50,000 square feet of space, with the grounds totaling more than 17 acres.