GET RICH OR DIE TRYING

Identify myths in contemporary media

Myth #2
Possibility of success- holding true to your path.

50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Trying

This example may seem a bit unorthodox, however, it is the first example that came to mind and I believe it precisely fits the definition of myth number two. Recently, I read that the structure of a gang selling crack cocaine parallels that of major corporations such as McDonald’s or Wal-Mart. This being true because a vast majority of the workers at the bottom of the ladder barely squeak by above the poverty level working for minimum wage prices while the corporate giants take in most of the profits. 50 Cent’s movie Get Rich or Die Trying portrays the life of a young black child living a poverty-striken life. He is living in a divided family and all odds seem to be against him. He becomes involved in gang activity at a young age and quickly climbs up the ladder to an executive position where he is then recognized as a stand out rapper and is given a shot at making a living legally. This may be a negative example of the possibility of success, but I believe it gains justice by being an excellent example of how if one is persistent and holds true to one’s path in life they may eventually gain success.