50 Cent has turned down Donald Trump's offer to perform at the $3 million Madison Square Garden Rally

50 Cent turned down an offer of $3 million to perform Former President Donald Trump’s controversial rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on sunday he revealed in a interview about “The Breakfast Clubradio program Tuesday morning.

During part of the interview, 50 is asked directly by host DJ Envy whether it is true that Trump offered him money to support him.

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50 says yes and then clarifies, “I got a call, but they wanted me (for) Sunday.”

In a quick exchange, Envy then repeats a report that 50 was asked to perform his hit “Many Men” at the Republican National Convention over the summer, and then 50 says, “They offered $3 million,” presumably referring to the rally of Sunday, but confirms that he was asked about both.

Then he says, “I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that stuff. I’m afraid of politics,” he says, laughing. ‘Do you understand? I don’t like any part of it.”

Envy refers to an earlier conversation about gang activities: “So no gangbangs and no politics!” he laughs.

50 continues, “It’s because if you do get involved, no matter how you feel, there’s someone there passionate doesn’t agree with you. That is the formula for the confusion that Kanye has sent to Japan,” he says. “He said something about both things – and now all he can do is go to Japan.”

50 refers to the toxic political statements West has made in recent years that have effectively banned him from performances in the United States and Europe. While he hosted public listening sessions in the US earlier this year for ‘Vultures’, his album with Ty Dolla $ign, interest in it has waned and he has since been in Japan and holding listening sessions in China – a confusing situation. as the Chinese government has become increasingly repressive in recent years, but apparently sees some political or publicity value in allowing West to perform.

A representative for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment or confirmation.

Sunday’s rally had no shortage of controversial comments on race, gender and countless other topics, but the most controversial was comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s comment about Puerto Rico. “There is literally a floating waste island in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico,” he said on stage before Trump spoke.

Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin were among the notable industry figures strengthened Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris Sunday after the comments were published.

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