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Less scared to overshadow the ventures of his competition, 50 Cent, with confidence, said that any investment in a particular one of his ventures is not a gamble but an assured win. He had said these words in a social media post that was promoting several business ventures along with his sold-out concert, fulfilling that the domains of not only beat but all other sectors still remain very much predetermined by him.
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson left no ambiguities about his track record with a social media message supporting him. He glorified himself with an authoritative caption, saying, “Betting on me is not a gamble; it’s a sure thing,” proceeding to drop indicators about a few forthcoming projects and tagging his production company along with his liquor brands while saying, “All roads lead to SHREVEPORT” and “check the score nothing but hits.”
The comment section immediately began to swell with anything from utmost support to flattering observations. Another fashion-oriented entity praised the rapper’s sartorial style: “Custom suit for 50 aka Ferrari, F50 by yours truly.” They seem to reference the immediately almost-defining tailleur luxe of the Jackson brand.
Taking the grown metaphoric statements literally was one person who said, “Start the G-unit coin… I’ll purchase it,” a declaration almost proposing a cryptocurrency with enough confidence placed in the rapper. Another simply said, “In 50 Cent we trust,” a summary of the trust placed by numerous fans in the golden touch of Jackson.
There were dissenting voices, too-small among the comments. A user accused Jackson of having “sold out to the white man,” while another snarked that he was “a whole Fox News bull,” a jab at some of his often-controversial political commentary.
More curious was a reply from a user who chose to speak on some of the aesthetics of the post rather than its actual message. They wrote, “The Horns Tho,” and proceeded with: “I’ve seen that Black One with those tentacles when I have meditated. It was a lil stunning at first then I got used to it / still deciphering those visions almost a decade and half ago.” A cryptic, spiritual analysis for something several might have otherwise passed over.
The Portuguese-speaking fans jumped onto the conversation, one saying, “Sometimes life gives you a sign,” while another commented, giving a shout-out to the horn-shaped imagery featured in the post, sparking a thread of joking incidental conjecture about conspiracy theories amongst their associates.
Reactions remain varied as the fans begin to make requests for new beat, a lone request being, “Give Use Some New beat,” implying that, while Jackson is fighting in television and business, what most followers even want is him back to his musical roots.
This goes on from fifty-style cocky advertising and marketing that he has made full use of since his meteoric rise to beat stardom to presently being a powerhouse multimedia force. Whether cockily promoting his anthem TV shows through G-Unit Film & Television, his liquor brands, or his new projects, that cocky attitude still defines Jackson: a proud statement of his journey from Queens to global entrepreneur.
His declaration of being a “sure thing” comes as he continues to expand his entertainment empire with new TV projects and business ventures being recently announced to keep him in the limelight. Responding to his post shows the loyalty he commands but also the multiple sides to which statements on such scale immediately provoke.
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From fashion compliments to crypto-suggestions, spiritual interpretations to blunt commands for new tracks, the comment department perfectly illustrates fifty’s multifaceted relationship with his audience. Fifty’s audacious claim that betting on him is not a gamble might read like cushioning but, with fifty’s proven record across many industries, it would be a fair statement. The rapper-turned-mogul continues to lay down his legacy, one great boast at a time, while his upcoming Street Fighter film project generates significant buzz. Additionally, Dave Blunts recently announced an LA show, and Muhammad Wilkerson’s Syracuse University role was celebrated in a major post.
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