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If you’re on a mission to build wealth, you’ll want to go to Atlanta, Ga, in August 2024. 50 Cent will headline the fourth annual Invest Fest from August 23 to August 25 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
According to the website, Invest Fest is the “first of its kind, in-person experience to combine investing, entrepreneurship, pop culture, and entertainment in a festival setting.” Attendees are invited to learn, network, and grow at the three-day event.
Invest Fest is produced by the creators of Earn Your Leisure, a media platform focusing on content creators who discuss business, finance, and entrepreneurship from the perspective of those who have been undervalued and overlooked. Cofounders Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal have held Invest Fest in Atlanta since 2022.
Millings told TMZ that 50 represents “the powerful blend of culture and business.”
“We believe [50’s] insights and experiences will inspire and empower our audience to pursue their own paths to financial freedom,” Bilal added.
The three-day conference is expected to draw more attendees this year.
The AJC reports that over the long weekend in 2023, Invest Fest attracted about 50,000 attendees. In 2024, organizers expect about 60,000 people to come out this year.
During a press conference to announce festival dates, Bilal said, “There’s a reason why people go to church; there’s a reason why people go on pilgrimages, right?”
“Being around thousands of people is more productive for you as far as on an inspirational, motivational standpoint than just being in your room by yourself.”
The weekend will be full of celebrity appearances. Among those slated to attend are singer Monica, Steve Harvey, Wyclef Jean, actress Lauren London, and Daymond John.
Atlanta has been the best city to host the financial literacy festival.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens believes that Atlanta is the best place to host a financial education conference for people trying to make more money. “You can’t do any of that if you’re not financially literate,” Dickens said at a press conference in March 2024, announcing the dates for the event.
Most known for being a rapper, 50 Cent also owns a clothing company, a film and TV studio and production company, and cognac and champagne brands. He will be hosting his own festival, Humor & Harmony Weekend, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
With the announcement that 50 Cent will headline Invest Fest, many are even more interested in the event. If you’d like to attend, tickets are still available. General admission tickets start at $250 plus fees. You can purchase them at InvestFest.com.