How 50 Cent Thought He Was Being Punk’d When Meeting Eminem
50 Cent was the latest guest on the popular podcast "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" with Gillie and Wallo, and his appearance on the September 1 episode was nothing short of captivating.
The conversation covered a range of topics, from 50’s illustrious career and business ventures to his staggering legal expenses.
Yet, one of the most entertaining and heartwarming moments came when 50 Cent shared the story of his first encounter with Eminem.
Describing the experience as “wild,” 50 Cent admitted he felt like he was part of an elaborate prank, akin to MTV's *Punk'd*.
"It was wild, It felt like... Remember that show they had? Punk'd on MTV? I thought they had cameras and they was going to come out and say 'You've been punked.'"
50 Cent Hilariously Recalls His First Meeting with Eminem:
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Adding to the surreal nature of the meeting, 50 Cent revealed that he arrived wearing a bulletproof vest.
This choice of attire left Eminem taken aback, especially when he eagerly embraced 50 Cent, who had been his anticipated guest. The sight of the vest made 50 Cent question the situation further.
"He flew me to L.A., right? I came out. I was so bugged out from the experience that I came through the airport with the vest and s**t on. I'm lucky I took the shock plate out the front of the joint. Because when I came through, it didn't. But the lawyer that I had with me that took me to [Eminem]. I get there he's like, 'Yo!' He felt the vest and s**t and was like..."
50 Cent mimicked Eminem’s reaction, illustrating the Detroit rapper’s excitement and disbelief. "'Yo this is going to be the biggest s**t right?'" he said. The overwhelming enthusiasm from Eminem was so intense that it made 50 Cent question the reality of the situation.
"He was so excited that it made me question whether what was happening was right 'cause I just wasn't so used to it. It felt so good that it couldn't be like right. I'm like 'Yo, nah.'"
This amusing yet touching anecdote highlights the deep bond between 50 Cent and Eminem, showcasing how their friendship and collaboration started with a memorable and heartfelt meeting.
It’s a testament to their enduring relationship and the extraordinary journey they’ve shared in the rap and hip-hop world.