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Rapper and businessman 50 Cent gave a public reaction after finding out that a Louisiana high school had adopted his famous name for its homecoming festivities. Jackson, who is the real name of the musician, made a post to share his laughter and disbelief at the unauthorized tribute and at the same time, he was in Shreveport taking in the good atmosphere the event was giving off.
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The message from the musician who has won three Grammy awards was, ‘Yo who stole my name 👀Harmony, yo this flagrant 😆LOL Shreveport is the new wave it was lit 🔥 last night No violence 💣BOOM💨’. The message accompanied by the video of Huntington High School’s homecoming also had @50centaction tagged, which is his official action brand. The school’s event seemed like it was taking over the rapper’s branding in a way that he truly noticed and even was entertained by as he posted his reaction.
The reception online was very quick and almost completely positive. One individual commented on the move’s daringness and said, ‘The Hoodfather 50 Cent said “Flag on the play!” 😂🔥’. The comment exemplified perfectly the good-naturedness of the interaction wherein the naming was likened to a playful foul in a contest that the rapper was clearly enjoying and had won.
Someone else pointed out that there was something very particular about the mimicry that made it even more straightforward; ‘They used the same font too 😅🔥’. Besides the textual representation, the visual aspect was also applied emphasizing how extensively the high school had absorbed the 50 Cent vibe at their celebration which made a local event turn into a viral one with the musician’s endorsement.
The original videographer was a user named thebradywilliams, who was thrilled to see their work shared by the superstar and exclaimed, ‘He posted my videos ✊🏾✊🏾’. The jubilant replies to this comment expressed a community that was happy to have its local event brought to the worldwide audience, one person even said, ‘🔥🔥🔥 Yes, he did!!!! We told you we were sending them to 50. Thanks for shooting the footage!’.
Many of the comments expressed tremendous local pride, especially for Shreveport and Huntington High School. A very proud person commented, ‘Huntington High School Homecoming gon bring the City out everytime‼️’, while another one stated, ‘Huntington is really showing out on all other Shreveport high schools’ homecomings events…it gets better every year 🔥’. The event was a local unity and celebration point surely.
A very thoughtful comment presented a different angle to the issue of imitation, saying, ‘”Well. You are the original blueprint. ” Hopefully, the copies will duplicate the original format and provide a safe and enjoyable experience..🔥🔥❤️’. This sentiment placed 50 Cent not as a victim of theft but rather a powerful trendsetter whose legacy inspires others, while at the same time, hoping that the event mirrored his recent insistence on positive, violence-free gatherings.
The words “No violence” that 50 Cent referred to in his initial post were repeated and acknowledged by the community. One person, in particular, highlighted this and stated, ‘No Violence! Young people setting the tone! ❤️🔥🙌🙌🙌#allroadsleadtoshreveport’. The community’s concern for a safe environment echoed very strongly and the local event became affiliated with the musician’s own public messaging.
Some people found the whole situation amusing and made direct mentions of 50 Cent’s famous sayings. ‘Well you did say all roads lead to Shreveport lmaooo’ one person teased, making a very close connection between the school’s marketing slogan and the rapper’s branding through his iconic catchphrase. Another follower simply announced, ‘ALL ROADS LEAD TO #SHREVEPORT 🚦’, thus, sealing the city’s bond with the hip-hop legend.
A more pragmatic follower suggested the business move saying, ‘@50cent you better go get that trademark for it’. This furthered the idea of the business awareness that the skillful businessman always possesses and reminded people of the brand recognition that comes with his name. He recently launched an exclusive cognac edition, showcasing his continued business ventures.
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The entire thing resulted into a remarkable cultural event that saw a global star up close and personal into a local community celebration. Rather than sending a cease-and-desist notice, 50 Cent chose to pay homage with laughter and support by sharing the video and hence the city’s vibe. His response transformed a possible conflict into a beneficial spotlight for both, uplifting Shreveport’s spirits while ringing his continued relevance and connection with his fans. He had previously declared Los Angeles finished as filming moved south, and immediately he announced Shreveport as the ultimate destination in a new post. He also declared television will never be the same with his new Shreveport project. The whole interaction has proven that even if someone uses your name, sometimes the best reaction is just to laugh and repost.
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