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Rapper 50 Cent recently revealed that he declined a $3 million offer to appear at Donald Trump’s rally at New York City’s Madison Square Garden due to his aversion to politics. Speaking on The Breakfast Club podcast, he confirmed that Trump’s campaign had approached him to attend the rally and even perform his hit song "Many Men" at the event. "I got a call, but they wanted me for Sunday," he stated, emphasizing, "I’m afraid of politics."
This isn't the first time 50 Cent has been offered money for a political appearance. The rapper disclosed that he received a similar proposal from Trump’s team to perform at the Republican National Convention in July, though he did not specify the amount. Despite the financial lure, he reiterated his discomfort with politics. "I do not like no part of politics," he said. “When you get involved in it, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you."
Jackson’s stance on steering clear of political involvement extends to his distaste for discussing religion, another divisive topic. He referenced Kanye West’s controversies surrounding political and religious statements, remarking, “That’s the formula for the confusion that sent Kanye to Japan… now he can only go to Japan,” referring to West’s self-imposed exile after a series of polarizing statements. Jackson implied that aligning with politics could lead to similar backlash and criticism.
The rapper’s history with Trump is complex. While he endorsed Trump in 2020, he later retracted his support after public criticism from his former girlfriend, Chelsea Handler. Jackson famously posted, “F**k Donald Trump, I never liked him," indicating his shift away from Trump.
Sunday’s Madison Square Garden rally stirred further controversy as prominent Trump allies made offensive remarks targeting racial and cultural groups. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe sparked outrage when he described Puerto Rico as "a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean," a comment that drew immediate backlash from the public and Puerto Rican celebrities. Figures like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in response, aligning against the derogatory statements made at the rally.
Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has not responded to inquiries about 50 Cent’s statements or the comments made during the rally
