Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music 50 Cent turned down a $3 million offer to perform at former President Donald Trump’s controversial rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, he revealed in an interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday morning.
During a segment of the interview, 50 is asked directly by host DJ Envy whether it’s true that Trump offered him money to endorse him.
50 says yes, then clarifies, “I got a a call, but they wanted me [for] Sunday.” In a quick exchanges, Envy then repeats a report that 50 was asked to perform his hit “Many Men” at the Republican National Convention over the summer, then 50 says “They offered $3 million,” presumably referring to Sunday’s rally, but confirming that he was asked about both.
He then says, “I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics,” he says to laughter. “You understand?
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