50 Cent rejected Donald Trump’s $3million offer to perform at controversial rally

Donald Trump offered $3million to 50 Cent to perform at his controversial rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

The rapper and actor, real name Curtis James Jackson III, confirmed rumours were true that the former President had offered a staggering sum to endorse him. Trump is hoping to secure victory over Kamala Harris on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  Celebrities have been endorsing their candidate in recent weeks, with 50 Cent now weighing in.

During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, the rapper was asked if the rumours surrounding Trump were true. 50 Cent replied yes and added: “I got a a call, but they wanted me [for] Sunday.” Host DJ Envy then said it was reported 50 Cent was asked to perform his hit Many Men at the Republican National Convention over the summer.

50 Cent shared: “They offered $3 million.” It is understood he was referring to Sunday’s rally, but confirmed he was asked to perform at both. “I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics,” 50 Cent said. “You understand? I do not like no part about them.”

He elaborated: “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 something about both of those things — and now he can only go to Japan.”

The rapper referred to controversial statements made by Kanye West in recent years that have effectively banished him from performing in the US and Europe. During the rally at Madison Square Garden this weekend, some Republicans were horrified when a warm-up speaker made a vile, racist comment.

Comedian Tony Hinchliffe made a shocking slur as he referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage”. It came after Latino pop star, Bad Bunny, who was born on the island, endorsed Harris for president. Addressing the crowd, Hinchcliffe, known as Kill Tony, said: “There’s a lot going on. I don’t know if you know this but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico.”

A Trump adviser distanced The Apprentice star from the comment, which was also denounced by Trump’s Democratic rival, Harris. US congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar said she was “disgusted” by the “racist comment”. She said on X that it did not “reflect the GOP values”, referring to the Republican Party, and noted thousands of Puerto Ricans served in the military.

Meanwhile, US Senator Rick Scott said: “The joke bombed for a reason. It’s not funny and it’s not true.” He added that “Puerto Ricans are amazing people and amazing Americans”. Puerto Rico is a US island territory in the Caribbean. Its residents are unable to vote in US presidential elections, but there is a large percentage across America who can.

The night’s other speakers incited controversy with their own remarks. David Rem, a childhood friend of Trump, called Harris “the devil” and “the antichrist”. Meanwhile, Trump’s former lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, falsely claimed the Democratic candidate was “on the side of the terrorists” in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.