50 Cent recently addressed rumors about his hospitalization following a shooting incident in Hollywood through an Instagram post. The rapper quickly denied the claims, calling the report “fake news” and reassuring his fans that he was fine. The rumors, originating from a viral TMZ post, claimed 50 Cent was in critical condition after the incident.
Here’s what we know about 50 Cent’s response to the false claims and his reaction to the spread of misinformation.
50 Cent addresses getting hospitalized rumors
50 Cent denied reports that claimed he was hospitalized following a shooting incident in Hollywood.
The rumors, circulating on social media and attributed to TMZ, suggested the rapper was in critical condition. 50 Cent took to his Instagram to address the situation, posting a screenshot of the alleged report and captioning it, “Don’t worry I’m gonna make it, because this is fake news!”
The alleged TMZ post read, “Breaking news rapper 50 Cent was hospitalized and is in critical conditions due to a shooting in Hollywood according to TMZ.” However, 50 Cent quickly debunked the false claim, reassuring his followers with his statement. The news quickly sparked concern and disbelief from fans, while others criticized the spread of rumors.
50 Cent’s history with violence began in 2000 when someone shot him nine times outside his grandmother’s house in Queens, New York (via BBC). Despite suffering severe injuries, including broken legs and facial wounds, he survived the attack. The shooting became a defining moment in his life, solidifying his tough-guy image and adding authenticity to his music.
Recently, 50 Cent’s feud with Joe Budden intensified after he shared AI-generated images of Budden sleepwalking naked (via Complex). Budden threatened legal action, but Cent dismissed it, suggesting they have a face-to-face conversation. This follows Budden’s criticism of Cent’s online behavior, as the rapper continues to focus on his Power TV franchise.
