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50 Cent shares why he turned down Trump’s $1 million invitation to Madison Square Garden

50 Cent shares why he turned down Trump’s  million invitation to Madison Square Garden

Rapper 50 Cent said he was offered $3 million to perform Donald Trump’s controversial meeting at Madison Square Garden Sunday − and quickly declined the invitation.

“I’m Afraid of Politics,” 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, told “The Breakfast Club” co-hosts, including Charlamagne tha God Tuesday morning.

“Do you understand? I don’t like (politics),” he continued.

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The rapper said Trump’s campaign also invited him to perform his hit “Many Men” at the Republican National Convention in July. He said Republicans then also offered a paid gig, but he did not specify an amount.

June 15, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Rapper 50 Cent during the pre-game of the match between the BC Lions and the Calgary Stampeders at BC Place. Mandatory credit: Simon Fearn-USA TODAY SportsJune 15, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Rapper 50 Cent during the pre-game of the match between the BC Lions and the Calgary Stampeders at BC Place. Mandatory credit: Simon Fearn-USA TODAY Sports

June 15, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Rapper 50 Cent during the pre-game of the match between the BC Lions and the Calgary Stampeders at BC Place. Mandatory credit: Simon Fearn-USA TODAY Sports

“It’s because if you do get involved, no matter how you feel, someone will passionately disagree with you,” 50 Cent said in his radio interview on Tuesday about his distaste for politics.

The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a confirmation request.

Some rappers have embraced Trumppartly because he pardoned some of them or their associates.

Musicians Sheff G, real name Michael Williams, and Sleepy Hallow, real name Tegan Chambers, joined the former president for a Bronx campaign rally in May. Williams faces attempted murder charges filed by the Brooklyn district attorney, while Chambers faces conspiracy charges in the same gang case.

Meanwhile, many other rappers and pop stars have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harrisincluding Beyonce and Eminem who each recently appeared at her gatherings.

50 Cent briefly appeared on the political scene earlier this year when he… surprise appearance on Capitol Hill. The rapper and entrepreneur was there to meet with lawmakers and push for minority representation in the luxury spirits industry.

While we were there, 50 Cent posed for photos of leaders of both partiesincluding House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

Contributors: Ben Adler, Jeremy Yurow

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rapper 50 Cent turned down offers to perform at the Trump rally, RNC