50 Cent has revealed that he declined a $3 million invitation to participate in Donald Trump’s rally in New York.
The rapper, who has expressed previous admiration for the former president, said this during an interview on The Breakfast Club. He verified that he “received a call” and was also invited to perform his track Many Men (Wish Death) at this year’s Republican National Convention for a similar amount.
“I didn’t even go far …” said the lyricist, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. “I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics.”
He added: “It’s because when you do get involved in it, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you.”
“Many Men (Wish Death),” a song released in 2003 featuring a video about the rapper’s shooting in 2000, became an anthem for Trump and his supporters following the assassination attempt in July.
It climbed into the top 10 on iTunes and gained traction on various streaming platforms. 50 Cent also posted a modified version of the album cover featuring Trump’s face.
“He says ‘fight’,” 50 Cent said about Trump last month. “All right. And that’s exactly what I did after I got shot. I just went into fight mode. People identify with it that way.”
Earlier this year, he also wrote on social media: “I think Trump’s gonna be president again, but I’m not going to say that.”
Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden included appearances from celebrities like Hulk Hogan and Dr. Phil. The event drew criticism after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made racist jokes.
Hinchcliffe’s remarks, in which he called Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage,” led to celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Bad Bunny expressing their support for Kamala Harris as she aims to become the first female US president.
