Curtis Jackson, famously known as 50 Cent, recently addressed widespread erroneous speculation about his involvement in a supposed shooting incident in Hollywood which he labeled as ‘groundless reports.’ He retorted in his unique style, with a capture of the trending TikTok video cited as the origin of the purported shooting news, quipping, ‘Fear not, I’m going to survive this, since it’s all groundless reports.’
One user expressed surprise at the choice of rumor saying, ‘Don’t people realize gunshots don’t threaten him.’ The user went on to suggest the rumor could have been more creatively crafted. Yet another individual added a dose of humor to the situation by remarking, ’50 never takes a break…. To spread your own unfounded report is wicked in a cunning way.’
Numerous people sought to link the debunked shooting allegations with a past incident in 50 Cent’s life where he was the subject of an actual gun assault. The incident in question was a near-fatal event which occurred two decades ago, before his meteoric rise to stardom in the music industry. Curtis was the target of an attack that involved nine bullets being fired at him at close quarters right outside his grandmother’s residence in Queens.
This near-death experience and the newfound opportunity to live are well-entrenched in 50 Cent’s narrative in the rap universe. They are also intimately tied to his music, particularly with the G-Unit, his unflinching references to the shooting continue to be embedded in tracks such as ‘Many Men’ and ‘9 Shots.’
Despite the eccentric assertions doing rounds on the internet, it appears that 50 Cent is maintaining a sunny disposition. The celebrated artist takes stride in humor and stoicism amid the whirlwind of false information, demonstrating a resilience that parallels his life story and rap career.