50 Cent admits he poses with fake money

Rap star 50 Cent has revealed that the money he poses with is fake. Photo / Instagram

50 Cent posed with fake money to boost his reputation.

The Candy Shop hitmaker - who filed for bankruptcy last July - defended a number of his social media postings in a court submission filed on Tuesday (08.03.16), insisting the images were not indicative of his actual wealth and were only posted to promote EFFEN Vodka and his music.

According to the Wall Street Journal, he stated in the filing: "As a hip-hop artist and entertainer, it is imperative that I continue to project aspirational goals of success in order to preserve my brand and those I represent.

"What I say and what I do on social media has a direct impact on my music sales and the viewership on my television shows."

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The KANAN Tape now playing, I'm Too Rich. #FRIGO #SMSAUDIO

A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Feb 22, 2016 at 12:47pm PST

The money used in several pictures - including one where the rapper spelled out the word Broke using the notes - are said to be prop dollars used for music videos and photo shoots.

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Man this lunch money,I gotta go to work I'm still up, no Sleep at all. NEW MUSIC this week,Off The KANAN tape. #FRIGO #SMSAUDIO

A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Oct 14, 2015 at 3:17am PDT

The filing came after a judge previously stated the 40-year-old star's online presence made her "concerned about allegations of nondisclosure and a lack of transparency."

As well as defending his fake cash, 50 - whose real name is Curtis Jackson - also filed a debt-repayment plan, which will aim to pay out $23 million over the next five years, for the judge to approve.

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Ok I found my legs, but I can't find nothing to watch on TV. Power season 3 on the way. #FRIGO #SMSAUDIO

A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Oct 14, 2015 at 12:17am PDT

- Bang! Showbiz