In a revealing interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show, rapper 50 Cent disclosed that he declined a $3 million offer to perform at former President Donald Trump’s contentious rally at Madison Square Garden scheduled for Sunday.
The announcement came during a segment where host DJ Envy inquired whether Trump had indeed sought 50 Cent’s endorsement.
50 Cent confirmed the report, elaborating, “I received a call, but they wanted me [for] Sunday.” He noted that he was also approached about performing his hit song “Many Men” at the Republican National Convention earlier this summer. “They offered $3 million,” he mentioned, seemingly referring to the recent rally invitation while acknowledging discussions about both events.
Reluctance to engage in political affairs
Expressing his reservations about entering the political sphere, 50 Cent remarked, “I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics,” prompting laughter from the hosts. DJ Envy humorously reinforced this sentiment, saying, “So no gangbanging and no politics!”
50 Cent further articulated his concerns, stating, “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.” This comment alluded to Kanye West’s controversial remarks over recent years, which have effectively isolated him from performing in the US and Europe.
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West, who has since been holding listening sessions in Japan and China, has faced backlash amid a backdrop of increasing repression from the Chinese government, though they appear to recognise some promotional value in his performances.
As of now, the Trump campaign has not responded to requests for confirmation regarding the reported offer. The upcoming rally has already sparked significant controversy, particularly following comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s remarks about Puerto Rico, which drew widespread condemnation from prominent figures, including Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin, who publicly supported Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in light of the incident.
