50 Cent recently disclosed that he declined a $3 million offer to join Donald Trump at his controversial New York rally. The rapper, who has previously expressed admiration for the former president, discussed the opportunity during an interview on The Breakfast Club. He confirmed that he had received a call and was also invited to perform his song Many Men (Wish Death) at this year’s Republican national convention for a similar sum.
“I didn’t even consider it…” said the artist, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. “I didn’t engage in those kinds of discussions. I’m wary of politics.”
He added: “It’s because once you get involved in it, no matter your stance, someone vehemently disagrees with you.”
Many Men (Wish Death), a track from 2003 accompanied by a video about the rapper’s 2000 shooting, became a rallying cry for Trump and his supporters following an assassination attempt in July. The song climbed to the top 10 on iTunes and saw a surge in popularity on other streaming platforms. 50 Cent even shared an altered version of the album cover featuring Trump’s face.
“He says ‘fight’,” 50 Cent remarked about Trump last month. “Alright. And that’s exactly what I did after I was shot. I immediately went into fight mode. People relate to it in that way.”
Earlier this year, he also posted on social media: “I believe Trump will be president again, but I won’t state it.”
In addition to his music career, the rapper is working on a Netflix docuseries that delves into the numerous abuse allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“We are resolute in our dedication to giving a voice to the voiceless and presenting genuine and multifaceted viewpoints,” he stated in a joint release with director Alexandria Stapleton.
Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden saw support from celebrities like Hulk Hogan and Dr. Phil. However, the event sparked controversy after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made racist jokes, including derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico. This led to figures such as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Bad Bunny expressing their endorsement for Kamala Harris as she vies to become the first female US president.