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For our January 2011 issue, rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson provides BLACK ENTERPRISE an all-access look at how he has evolved into an entrepreneur extraordinaire. At 35-years-old, Jackson is at the helm of a burgeoning business empire, making deals faster than his hip-hop predecessors. Check out these exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from our Los Angeles cover shoot, and be sure to pick up the January issue when it hits newsstands on December 28.

Behind the Scenes of Our 50 Cent Cover Shoot

Up close and personal with the hip-hop mogul

Take a look at exclusive shots of 50 Cent from Black Enterprise magazine’s January 2011…

By Tennille M. Robinson

Posted: December 16, 2010 Tags: 50 Cent, BE Next, Curtis Jackson, Entrepreneurship, Music Industry

COQUITO: PUERTO RICAN COCKTAIL "My family enjoys this drink every holiday season-- from Christmas to New Year's. It's tradition, so we don't do any festivities without it. And it's better than any eggnog!" -- Jessica Martinez, Human Resources & Corporate Operations Manager, Ingredients: 2 egg yolks, beaten; 1 (12 fl. oz.) can evaporated milk; 1 (14 oz.) can cream of coconut; 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup white rum; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 tspn. ground cinnamon; 1 tspn vanilla extract Instructions: 1.) In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks and evaporated milk. (If you don't have a double boiler, you can simply use a heat-safe bowl over a regular pot); Stirring constantly, cook over lightly simmering water (in pot) until mixture reaches a temperature of 160 degrees. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. 2.) Transfer mixture to a blender, and add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. extract. Blend for about 30 seconds. Pour into glass bottles, and chill overnight. When serving, sprinkle cinnamon on top or add stick for festive flavor. See more holiday party planning tips: How to Hire the Caterer Holiday Entertaining on a Budget

Holiday Party Planning: Multicultural Recipes with a Twist

Black Enterprise staff and editors offer their favorite recipes to celebrate the season with coworkers

Budget cuts can make a more cost-effective option–like the potluck party–that much more attractive. To…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: December 16, 2010 Tags: Cooking, food, holiday entertaining, holiday party, holiday party planning, How To, recipes

The Twitterverse is constantly buzzing with an outlined play-by-play on the latest in news, entertainment and trending topics—to name a few on the long list of online conversation starters. Twitter users are, in total, sending an average of 55 million tweets a day, according to a Twitter study released last April. Of course, with all that chatter it's easy to block out a lot of it, but within all the noise there's still a large percentage that catches your attention in one way or another. In an effort to make sure you're not missing out on the valuable commentary and comments online, BlackEnterprise.com will now curate the tweets throughout the week staffers think were worth taking note of, whether an expert, celebrity or or even you masterminded the tweet. With all that went down on Capitol Hill this week, this BE Tweets of the Week package is all about the GOP, Dems, and good ol' politics. --Janel Martinez

BE Tweets of the Week: #BEPolitics

Six political tweets BE couldn't ignore�and neither should you

BlackEnterprise.com will curate the tweets staffers thought were worth taking note of, whether an expert,…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: December 10, 2010 Tags: BE Tweets of the Week, Dave Chappelle, Debbie Hines, Donna Brazile, Politics, Ryan Mack, Tavis Smiley, Twitter

Hip-hop artist M.C. Hammer is infamous for his financial fall from grace in the '90s, and his troubles followed him into a new decade. In 2009, he owed more than $671,000 in state and federal taxes.

10 Black Celebrities Who Have Had Their Share of Tax Woes

The IRS halts for no man--or star. See how some famous folks have (mis)handled their finances

Here are 10 black celebrities who felt the wrath of the IRS

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: December 10, 2010 Tags: celebrity, debt, Dionne Warwick, IRS, MC Hammer, Money Management, Nas, Sinbad, tax debt, Taxes, Toni Braxton

The SEC’s “Your Money” podcast helps to get you started with saving and investing. You'll learn how to determine whether a “hot stock tip” is a good investment, the most common investment frauds, how to invest in a 529 plan while reducing or avoid some fees and expenses, and tons of other helpful tips to help individual investors achieve their saving and retirement goals. What's your favorite money podcast? Tell us in the comments section below. For more money advice, see... 7 money lessons from the Bible 16 money experts who want to make you rich

5 Podcasts to Boost Your Financial Brainpower

Looking for a quick, easy and efficient way to get financial tips? Tune in to our top 5 picks

Podcasts can be a great (and efficient!) learning tool, especially for busy people on the…

By LaToya M. Smith

Posted: December 9, 2010 Tags: finance, Money, personal financing, Slideshows

Go the non-profit route with ModestNeeds.com Founded in 2002 by Dr. Keith P. Taylor, Modest Needs offers three types of grants: back-to-work grants, independent living grants and self-sufficiency grants. The site offers 'flouting maximum grants' of up to $1000 or 7.5% of your documented, annual household income per family unit. “They provide bridge grants, basically to kind of get you through times like these,” says Kenneth L. Johnson, president of East Coast Executives (ECE). For more on unemployment benefits, read: Time’s Up: Extended Unemployment Benefits Expire So You’ve Been Fired…Now What

5 Ways To Maintain After Losing Unemployment Benefits

Here�s what you can do to stay afloat post-long-term unemployment benefits

Here are five ways to deal with the ending of extended unemployment benefits.

By Janel Martinez

Posted: December 9, 2010 Tags: How To, job loss, layoffs, Unemployment, unemployment benefits

How are you planning to meet your children’s college expenses? If you’re a student, what strategies are you using? Feel free to comment below.

5 Dos and Don’ts of College Financing

Now more than ever higher education comes at a high cost. Here are a few tips to lighten the long term financial load.

College financing has changed since most of today’s parents went to school. The average college…

By Robin White Goode

Posted: December 7, 2010 Tags: college, financial aid, financing-old, loans, student loan

For further reading: 5 Financial Lies that Could Land You in Hot Water The 7 Deadly Sins of Money Management 16 Money Experts Who Want to Make You Rich

7 Money Lessons from the Bible

Who knew the good book contained wisdom for your life and your finances?

The Bible is not only a source of inspiration, comfort, and a guide for living,…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: December 6, 2010 Tags: co-signer, co-signing a loan, debt, financial planner, financial planning, fraud, money lessons from the Bible, Money Management, money tips from the Bible, multigenerational wealth, Taxes, the Bible

Web video is becoming an important feature for all websites. In fact, studies show that video will exceed 91% of global consumer traffic by 2014. Once you decide to include video on your website, you have to determine which company is best suited to host your video content. To help make your decision process a little easier, here are 10 things you should consider before purchasing a hosting contract and uploading your videos to a third party vendor. —Marcia Wade Talbert

10 Web Commandments Before Choosing a Video Host

There's more to going viral with video than you think. Here are a few factors to consider.

Choosing an online video platform depends on your business needs. Follow these 10 tips to…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: December 6, 2010 Tags: Antoine Dodson, online video, video marketing, Web Video

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs was fired by Andre Harrell as a 21-year-old exec at Uptown Records early in his career. Today, Combs has gone on to build a more than $300-million-dollar empire, with an expanding list of ventures under Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group: Sean John Clothing and Sean by Sean; a movie production company; his own Ciroc vodka; his own fragrance; reality TV shows; a solo music career, as well as his collaboration with artists Dirty Money; and an acting career, including a role in the Oscar-winning Monster's Ball.

So You’ve Been Fired… Now What?: 7 Celebrities Who Survived the Axe

These famous figures show there is light at the end of the termination tunnel

</a>Some may think getting the axe from a job is the end of the world.…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: December 2, 2010 Tags: Barack Obama, Career Advancement, celebrity, Desirée Rogers, entertainment, firing, job termination, Jobs, Juan Williams, layoffs, Michael Vick, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Tavis Smiley, termination, Wendy Williams