In a shocking and unexpected move, 50 Cent has used former US President Donald Trump’s image on the iconic cover of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. This comes in the wake of an assassination attempt on Trump, who was attacked during a campaign event on Saturday. The album cover now features Trump’s face behind what appears to be bullet-shattered glass, replacing 50 Cent’s own image on the original cover.
The 49-year-old hip hop artist’s bold move also pays homage to his song “Many Men,” which references a similar life-threatening incident he experienced in 2000 when he was shot nine times in Queens, New York. The song was performed by 50 Cent during his Boston concert on Saturday night, where he showcased the edited album cover. He further amplified the impact by posting the image on social media platform X, writing, “Trump gets shot and now I’m trending.”
Trump gets shot and now I’m trending 🤷🏽♂️ • https://t.co/V3LJsr0f6A pic.twitter.com/UKQZb6gles
— 50cent (@50cent) July 14, 2024
Reports from Page Six detail that the viral post gained over 16 million views, highlighting the widespread reaction to the surprising album cover. The lyrics of “Many Men,” which 50 Cent performed, echo the sentiments of survival and defiance: “Many men wish death upon me / Blood in my eye, dawg, and I can’t see / I’m tryin’ to be what I’m destined to be.”
This provocative choice ties back to 50 Cent’s breakout success with his debut album in 2003, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which topped the Billboard 200 album list and received a Grammy nomination for best rap album. The juxtaposition of his near-fatal experience with Trump’s recent incident draws a poignant parallel.
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which occurred on Saturday, July 13, during an election event in Butler County, Pennsylvania, marks the first major attempt on a former or current US President or presidential candidate in 43 years. The Secret Service acted swiftly, escorting Donald Trump offstage to his limousine, with visible blood splattering across his face and around his right ear. He was quickly taken to a local hospital and later declared “safe” by the Secret Service.
Assassination Attempt Of Donald Trump
The shooting resulted in the death of one spectator and left two others critically wounded. The FBI has classified the incident as an “assassination attempt” and a domestic terrorism incident. The alleged assailant, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Pennsylvania, is currently in custody as investigations continue.
This blending of political drama and pop culture through 50 Cent’s audacious album cover choice not only stirs public intrigue but also underscores the complex and often dangerous intersections of fame, politics, and personal history.
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