Rapper 50 Cent, in a recent interview, drew an unexpected parallel between former President Donald Trump's response to an assassination attempt and his own reaction to being shot.
According to Fox News, the rapper, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, shared his thoughts during a CBS News interview on September 23, 2024. The discussion, which was primarily about his new book "The Accomplice," took an interesting turn when the topic of the upcoming presidential election arose.
While expressing his desire to stay out of politics, Jackson couldn't help but comment on the recent events surrounding Trump. He noted that after Trump's first assassination attempt, the streaming numbers for his 2003 hit song "Many Men" jumped by 250%. This surge occurred after Trump walked out to the song during a livestream following the attempt on his life.
Jackson elaborated on why he believes people, including himself, identify with Trump's response to the assassination attempt. He drew a comparison to his own experience of being shot earlier in his life.
The rapper explained that Trump's reaction, particularly the image of him raising his fist, resonated with many. Jackson stated:
He says fight. All right. And that's exactly what I did after I got shot. I just went into fight mode.
This statement highlights the unexpected connection Jackson found between his personal experience and Trump's public reaction to a life-threatening situation.
Jackson's comments about Trump are not entirely new. The rapper has occasionally shown support for the former president, although his stance has been inconsistent.
In June of the same year, Jackson suggested that Black men were "identifying with Trump" due to shared experiences with legal challenges, specifically mentioning RICO charges. He also predicted Trump's potential return to the presidency, stating, "I think Trump's gonna be president again, but I'm not gonna say that."
The rapper's most notable endorsement of Trump came in October 2020, when he urged his Instagram followers to vote for Trump. This endorsement was triggered by a report suggesting that New York City residents could face a 62% tax rate under President Biden's administration.
At that time, Jackson expressed his shock at the potential tax implications:
WHAT THE F--K! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM OUT. F--K NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway. I don't care Trump doesn't like black people 62% are you out of ya f--king mind.
However, Jackson later retracted this support, demonstrating the complexity of his political views.
In a recent CBS News interview, Jackson maintained a neutral stance regarding the upcoming election. He emphasized his desire to stay out of political discussions despite his previous comments and endorsements. This position reflects a change from his more outspoken stance during the 2020 election cycle. It suggests that Jackson is now more cautious about publicly aligning himself with any particular political figure or party.
Rapper 50 Cent, also known as Curtis James Jackson III, drew parallels between former President Trump's response to an assassination attempt and his own experience of being shot. He noted that Trump's resilient attitude resonated with many people, including himself. While Jackson has shown support for Trump in the past, particularly due to economic policies, he currently maintains a neutral stance regarding the upcoming election, emphasizing his desire to stay out of political discussions.
