2007

Popular Culture References for Robert Greene's Books:

- Matt Albie (played by Matthew Perry) references The 48 Laws of Power in the episode "Monday" of the NBC TV series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

- Rapper Beanie Sigel raps in "Nothing Like It" that the "48 laws" got him "moving niggas like puppets with no strings attached".

- Rapper Kanye West references The 48 Laws of Power in a freestyle over Beanie Sigel's "The Truth" Instrumental.

- British rock band Septembre references the third law of power with the title of their 2004 EP, Rule 3: Conceal Your Intentions.

- Hip-hop producer DJ Premier has a line from the book tattooed on his right forearm.

- Rapper Freeway on a freestyle quotes "strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter"

- Rapper MC Paul Barman has performed a song quoting the titles of the first twenty-four laws.

- American basketball player Chris Bosh mentioned in his first blog that he is reading The 48 Laws of Power.

Fans of Robert Greene

Bill Maher
Doug Chaney
Tucker Max
Brian Grazer
Stephon Marbury
Lamar Odom
Chris Bosh
50 Cent
Jay-Z
Busta Rhymes
Kanye West

50 Cent is teaming with Pocket Books for a new volume called "The 50th Law." The book will be a collaborative project by 50 and strategy guru Robert Greene, whose "The 48 Laws of Power" is a popular pick in the hip-hop world. "50 Cent and Robert Greene will focus on how 'The 48 Laws of Power' have helped a new generation of successful power brokers achieve today's version of the American Dream," Pocket Books Executive Vice President and Publisher Louise Burke said. The book will also highlight 50's background and his ability to reconcile his street appeal with corporate savvy. " 'The 50th Law' will capture and create a visible parallel between street life and corporate America standard and structure," 50 said in a statement. The hardcover book, to be published through MTV/ Pocket Books, is due in February 2008. ...