50 Cent explains why he declined Trump’s million-dollar offer to perform at Madison Square Garden
Rapper 50 Cent revealed that he was approached with a $3 million offer to perform at Donald Trump’s controversial rally at Madison Square Garden last Sunday, but he promptly rejected the opportunity.
“Politics make me nervous,” 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, shared during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” with co-hosts including Charlamagne tha God, on Tuesday morning.
“You see, I want nothing to do with politics,” he elaborated.
The artist noted that Trump’s campaign also invited him to sing his popular track, “Many Men,” at the Republican National Convention held in July. He mentioned that the Republicans had another offer for him then, without specifying the amount.
“The issue is, once you get involved in politics, there will always be someone who feels strongly against your views,” 50 Cent explained during his radio conversation on Tuesday.
The Trump campaign has not yet responded to requests for confirmation.
While some rappers have openly supported Trump, largely because of his actions in pardoning a few of them and their associates, others have taken different stances.
Musicians Sheff G, whose real name is Michael Williams, and Sleepy Hallow, real name Tegan Chambers, recently appeared with the former president at a campaign rally in the Bronx. Williams is facing attempted murder charges from the district attorney in Brooklyn, while Chambers is involved in conspiracy charges linked to a gang case.
On the other hand, a number of artists from the rap and pop genres have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, including celebrities like Beyoncé and Eminem, who have made recent appearances at her events.
Earlier this year, 50 Cent made a brief foray into the political arena with a surprise visit to Capitol Hill to advocate for better representation of minorities in the luxury spirits sector.
During this visit, he was photographed with leaders from both political parties, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.