50 Cent says he turned down a $3 million offer to perform at Donald Trump's latest rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He explained his decision not to endorse the former president during an appearance on The Breakfast Club on Tuesday morning. The interview comes with just seven days until the 2024 election.
“I got a call, but they wanted me [for] Sunday," 50 revealed, before eventually adding, "They offered $3 million." Despite listening to the offer, 50 says the talks didn't go very far. “I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics. You understand? I do not like no part about them," he said.
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From there, he explained his decision-making while bringing up Kanye West as an example. “It’s because when you do get involved in it, no matter how you feel, some one passionately disagrees with you. That’s the formula for the confusion that sent Kanye to Japan,” he said. “He said something about both of those things — and now he can only go to Japan." The controversial rapper has been hosting Vultures listening events overseas for months.
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Check out 50's full comments on why he didn't perform at Sunday's rally at Madison Square Garden below. Without 50 Cent, the event still went on with some celebrity appearances. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s made headlines for several controversial jokes, including one in which he remarked: "There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico." Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent and the upcoming election on HotNewHipHop.
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