50 Cent Accuses Jay-Z Of Trying To Keep Him Away From The Super Bowl In Candid Interview
50 Cent has accused Jay-Z of trying to prevent him from performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2022.
The rapper participated in one of the most talked-about halftime performances in SB history, taking to the big stage alongside some of the most iconic names in hip-hop, including Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
However, he’s told The Hollywood Reporter that Roc Nation didn’t want him there, and the only reason he was there is because Eminem threatened to pull out.
“Eminem wouldn’t do it without me,” he said.
“That’s how I ended up on the show because he was not coming if I didn’t do it. When that happens, you go, ‘Damn, so you just lost Eminem because you didn’t bring 50? Damn. All right. Bring 50 then.’ But if it was up to them, they would not have me there. I’m the surprise. I’m not on the bill at all. But they couldn’t get Em to do it without me.”
50 doesn’t mention Jay-Z’s name here, but Roc Nation belongs to the rap mogul, so it’s not that difficult to see what he’s implying.
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50 Cent Had Some Criticism For Beyonce Too
The “In Da Club” rapper also had something to say about Jay’s wife, Beyonce Knowles, claiming her Grammys have “zero value” and she has influence over the voters.
“I don’t know who’s voting in that s***. It’s crazy. Whoever they are, they’re off at Beyoncé’s house because she has 30 of them,” he declared.
50 Cent and Jay-Z have been rivals ever since the former mentioned him in his infamous “How To Rob” record that imagined various hip-hop artists getting their property snatched.
They did collaborate on Fif’s “I Get Money (Remix),” with Diddy also involved, but 50 said it was strictly business.
TMZ reports having reached out to Roc Nation and Beyonce’s camp. They hadn’t received word back at the time of writing.
