Rapper 50 Cent, known for his hit “In da Club,” recently ignited controversy by posting photos with Donald Trump shortly after the former president won the election on November 6. The images, which he shared on social media, drew swift criticism from fans who questioned his association with Trump. “I don’t care how the fight goes, I’m leaving with the winner s—. I still don’t know what’s going on, congratulations!” the rapper wrote alongside the photos.
Despite having previously declined a $3 million offer to perform at a Trump rally, as he mentioned on The Breakfast Club, fans expressed their disappointment in his apparent endorsement. “Deletes every 50 Cent song in my playlist,” one follower commented. Another added, “Why did you have to post this? You said you were staying out of politics. I am so disappointed.”
Fans and Followers React to 50 Cent’s Comments on Politics
Fans were taken aback by 50 Cent’s shift, especially since he previously expressed a desire to avoid politics. In response to questions about whether he was compensated for his presence at the Republican National Convention, he remarked that he “stay[s] away from religion and politics” because these topics inevitably provoke disagreement. He added, “That’s the formula for the confusion that sent Kanye [West] to Japan.”
In contrast to 50 Cent’s noncommittal stance, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who performed at the Trump rally, made controversial remarks that further stirred tension. His comments about Puerto Rico, referring to it as a “floating island of garbage” and making other derogatory remarks, quickly drew criticism from Democratic politicians, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tim Walz. “I need people to understand that when you have some a-hole calling Puerto Rico floating garbage, that’s what they think about you,” Ocasio-Cortez said, emphasizing her disgust.
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