Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, said to be approaching billionaire status, recently expressed his satisfaction with being single.
In an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 49-year-old rap icon discussed his choice to adopt celibacy and his decision to stay unmarried.
“Listen, when you calm down you can focus,” said 50 Cent of his current sex-free status. “I’ve been good to me.”
Colbert wondered why 50 Cent is able to accumulate wealth without having a significant other to enjoy it with.
50 Cent replied: “[Money is] when things start getting complicated, things start getting confusing ’cause people come in for different reasons.”
“If you go on a date but you have no interest in anything, I can see you now. I said, ‘God damn, girl, you fine, but you ain’t got nothing going on,” he continued.
The Grammy-winning artist explained that romantic desire “absolutely” clouds judgment for “most men,” before defending his decision to remain unmarried.
“I am safe. I’m not a happy hostage. I’m here. I’m free,” said 50 Cent with a laugh. “I made some mistakes, just not that one.”
Without a romantic partner, the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ actor discussed spending his days in the gym — and revealed he “can get to about 105 pounds on dumbbells.”
The talk show host then predicted 50 Cent’s usual evening activities, “just going home, watching Wheel of Fortune on TiVo, having a warm milk and going to bed, putting on your night shirt and cap.”
The rapper replied, “You make it sound like the worst thing ever.” Colbert admitted his joke was motivated by a desire to see 50 Cent find love.
“I want someone I can love in my life too, just not right now,” responded the “Candy Shop” artist. “I’m fine.”