Eminem Wasn't Sure If He Could Afford A Rolex Despite His Success — How The Rap Legend's Thrifty Habits Helped Him Build A $250M Empire Spanning Real Estate And NFTs

Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem, once openly admitted to being cautious with money, a habit that might have played a key role in building his $250 million empire.

What Happened: In a 2011 interview with Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, Eminem revealed his surprisingly thrifty mindset despite his immense success.

When Cooper asked if he enjoyed spending money, the rapper replied, "Not particularly." Cooper then shared a story about Eminem calling his manager to ask if he could afford a Rolex watch.

Recalling the moment, Eminem said, "Yeah, I think it was a Rolex. And I asked him, could I afford it? They make fun of me for it, but I'm for real. This whole money thing was brand new to me."

While Cooper teased him for being a hip-hop artist who ...

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