The Most Luxurious Purchases of the Rich & Famous

Akon

Musician Akon bought a diamond mine in South Africa, the price of which has never been revealed, but we can all use our imagintations on that one. This was no cheap investment for him, but most likely, a profitable one. 

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger went the real estate route when it came to spending her money. She and some other investors spent $20 million on the purchase of the entire town of Braselton, Georgia. In the mid-90s however, the town was sold off when Basinger declared bankruptcy.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.