50 Cent has revealed that he turned down a $3m provide to affix Donald Trump at his controversial New York rally.
The rapper, who has beforehand proven admiration for the previous president, spoke concerning the alternative throughout an interview on The Breakfast Membership. He confirmed that he “obtained a name” and had additionally been requested to carry out his tune Many Males (Want Demise) throughout this 12 months’s Republican nationwide conference for the same sum.
“I didn’t even go far …” mentioned the lyricist whose actual title is Curtis Jackson. “I didn’t speak to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics.”
He added: “It’s as a result of once you do get entangled in it, regardless of how you’re feeling, some one passionately disagrees with you.”
Many Males (Want Demise), a 2003 tune accompanied by a video concerning the rapper’s 2000 taking pictures, grew to become an anthem for Trump and his followers after the tried assassination try in July. It entered the highest 10 on iTunes and surged in reputation on different streaming platforms. 50 Cent additionally shared an edited model of the album cowl with Trump’s face.
“He says ‘battle’,” 50 Cent mentioned about Trump final month. “All proper. And that’s precisely what I did after I obtained shot. I simply went into battle mode. Folks determine with it that method.”
He additionally wrote on social media earlier this 12 months: “I feel Trump’s gonna be president once more, however I’m not going to say that.”
The rapper can be getting ready a Netflix docuseries on the various allegations of abuse geared toward Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“We stay steadfast in our dedication to offer a voice to the unvoiced and to current genuine and nuanced views,” he mentioned in a assertion with the director Alexandria Stapleton.
Trump’s Madison Sq. Backyard rally featured celeb help from Hulk Hogan and Dr Phil. The occasion led to a backlash after racist jokes from the comic Tony Hinchcliffe. Hinchcliffe’s feedback, referring to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of rubbish”, resulted in celebrities corresponding to Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Unhealthy Bunny sharing their help for Kamala Harris as she seeks to change into the primary lady elected US president.
