As reported by Variety, 50 Cent recently turned down a substantial $3 million offer to perform at a rally for former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York. He revealed this during an interview with The Breakfast Club radio show on October 29th.
During the interview, host DJ Envy inquired of 50 about reports claiming Trump had extended an invitation for him to perform. In a straightforward manner, 50 confirmed, “I got a call, but they wanted me [for] Sunday.” The conversation quickly shifted, with Envy mentioning prior reports that 50 was also approached to perform his well-known track “Many Men” at the upcoming Republican National Convention over the summer. 50 elaborated, “They offered $3 million,” presumably in reference to the offer for Sunday’s rally, while also acknowledging his earlier inquiry.
“I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics,” he humorously remarked, eliciting laughter from the hosts. “You understand? I do not like no part about them.”
Envy, drawing connections to discussions about gang affiliations, quipped, “So no gangbanging and no politics!” to which 50 responded thoughtfully, “It’s because when you do get involved in it, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you. That’s the formula for the confusion that sent Kanye to Japan.”
His comments referenced the tumultuous political discourse that artist Ye has engaged in, leading to notable consequences for his career. Ye’s provocative statements have effectively confined him to performing abroad, particularly in Japan. Earlier this year, he did hold public listening sessions for his album Vultures with Ty Dolla $ign in the U.S., but the enthusiasm for such events has seemingly tapered off .
In contrast to 50’s musical peers, Eminem, Usher, and Beyoncé, who have all taken to the political stage in support of presidential candidate Kamala Harris, 50 is rightfully keeping his political perspectives a matter of personal privacy.
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