50 Cent admits he's 'afraid about politics' as he declines $3M offer to perform at Trump's MSG rally
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rapper Curtis Jackson, famously known as 50 Cent, said that he declined a $3 million offer to perform at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally in New York City.
Jackson mentioned that the offer was extended just days before the event and that Trump's campaign had also earlier reached out to him with a separate request.
50 Cent confirms Donald Trump offered him $3 million for performance
During an interview on 'The Breakfast Club', 50 Cent opened up on the proposal.
The rapper revealed that Donald Trump’s team also reached out to him earlier, asking him to perform at the Republican National Convention for a similar sum.
During a conversation with DJ Envy, Jackson confirmed, "I got a call, but they wanted me for Sunday," referencing the recent rally.
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He also noted, "They offered $3 million," making it clear the amount was tied to both the rally and the earlier convention proposal, TMZ noted.
DJ Envy directly asked him if the purpose of the payment was to secure his endorsement, to which Jackson responded with an explanation of his hesitation to get involved in politics.
"I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics," he said.
"You understand? I do not like no part about them," he added.
50 Cent says he doesn't want to end in Japan like Kanye West
50 Cent elaborated on why he steers clear of politics, stating, "It’s because when you do get involved in it, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you."
He illustrated his point by referencing Kanye West, adding, "That’s the formula for the confusion that sent Kanye to Japan."
"He said something about both of those things — and now he can only go to Japan," 50 Cent added.
50 Cent lauded for refusing to perform at Donald Trump's MSG rally
Donald Trump’s rally at MSG drew widespread backlash after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe reportedly made disparaging comments about Puerto Rico, referring to it as a "floating island of garbage" and targeting several racial and ethnic groups.
Trump’s campaign adviser Danielle Alvarez distanced the campaign from these remarks, telling Fox News, "This joke does not reflect the views of President Trump or the campaign."
Fans on social media praised 50 Cent’s decision to decline the offer. "All money ain’t good money. He did right," wrote one Instagram user.
Another commented, "50 is priceless! And very very intelligent!" Others highlighted Jackson’s integrity, with one user saying, "Clearly… Everybody is not for sale!"
Another remarked, "You can’t be black and openly support Trump."
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