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50 Cent Turns Down $3M to Headline Trump’s New York Rally

Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson recently disclosed that he turned down a $3 million offer to join former President Donald Trump at a New York rally. During an interview on *The Breakfast Club*, 50 Cent explained he was hesitant to engage in political events, even though he has previously shown some admiration for Trump.

The rapper confirmed that he was approached to perform his hit track *Many Men (Wish Death)* at the Republican National Convention for a similar sum. The 2003 song, inspired by his near-fatal shooting, has unexpectedly become popular among Trump supporters following an assassination attempt on the former president this July. The song has since surged into the top 10 on streaming platforms, with 50 Cent even posting a modified album cover featuring Trump’s face.

“I didn’t even go far,” 50 Cent said about the offer, explaining, “I’m afraid about politics.” The rapper expressed concerns about the divisiveness of political endorsements, saying, “No matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you.”

While he has commented on Trump’s appeal to certain audiences, comparing Trump’s resilience to his own “fight mode” after his shooting, 50 Cent has avoided a direct endorsement. On social media, he speculated, “I think Trump’s gonna be president again, but I’m not going to say that.”

In the meantime, Jackson is also working on a Netflix docuseries investigating abuse allegations against fellow music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Jackson highlighted his intention to “give a voice to the voiceless” through the project.

Trump’s recent rally at Madison Square Garden drew other celebrities, including Hulk Hogan and Dr. Phil. However, the event faced backlash when comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made derogatory comments about Puerto Rico, leading public figures like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin to voice support for Kamala Harris and her historic presidential bid.

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