Overview
- Speaking at the West Hollywood premiere for Moses the Black, 50 Cent said he steers clear of religion and politics and pointed to Kanye West and Nicki Minaj as cautionary examples.
- He told the audience the film should be viewed as entertainment rather than a religious work, drawing laughter when he referenced both artists by name.
- A clip of the remarks circulated on X, where users called out perceived inconsistencies with 50 Cent’s past political commentary and debated his motivation.
- Coverage tied his examples to Kanye West’s documented political advocacy and 2022 antisemitic remarks that led Adidas, Balenciaga, and Universal Music Group to cut ties.
- Reports also noted Nicki Minaj’s recent politically charged posts about Don Lemon and comments on Nigeria, as well as her appearance at a Turning Point USA event.