Rapper 50 Cent Pays Bizarre Tribute to Donald Trump After Assassination Attempt
Rapper 50 Cent’s Bizarre Donald Trump Tribute Goes Viral Post Assassination Attempt: He ‘Gets Shot and Now I’m Trending’
In a strange turn of events, rapper 50 Cent paid tribute to former President Donald Trump at a concert following an apparent assassination attempt planned against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. The iconic rapper performed his track “Many Men,” which speaks of his own near-death experience, at his Boston gig on Saturday after Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump was shot during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, with the incident leaving his right ear grazed. The alleged shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, reportedly targeted the former president. Despite the harrowing incident, Trump is said to be “fine” following the attack.
After news of the assassination attempt spread, 50 Cent took to social media, sharing a bizarre edited version of his album cover with Trump’s face superimposed on his body. The rapper also posted a picture of Trump from the rally, edited to the sound of his track “Many Men (Wish Death).”
The song, which reflects 50 Cent’s own near-death experiences, drew parallels between the rapper’s past and Trump’s recent ordeal. Fans of 50 Cent jokingly suggested that Trump should walk out to “Many Men” at his next rally, with some even requesting the rapper to authorize the use of the song for Trump’s campaign.
Videos of 50 Cent’s performance of “Many Men” with the altered album art displayed behind him went viral, further fueling the bizarre tribute to Trump. The unexpected homage from the rapper sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with users playfully suggesting remixes and references to Trump’s near-death experience.
The unusual tribute from 50 Cent to Trump following the assassination attempt has captured the attention of many, showcasing the unexpected ways in which music and politics can intersect in the world of entertainment.