On Sunday night, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson took to Instagram to squash a concerning rumor that had been making the rounds, claiming he was in critical condition after a shooting in Los Angeles. In true 50 Cent fashion, he doesn’t just deny the story—he tosses it aside with a cheeky grin in the form of a post that reads, “Don’t worry I’m gonna make it, because this is fake news!” Honestly, can you imagine taking the time to craft a clever response to an outrageous rumor about your health? It’s both absurd and hilarious!
As fans flooded the comments section with reactions that ranged from relief to amusement, one user quipped about his penchant for drama, while others referenced his harrowing past of surviving nine—yes, nine—gunshot wounds. This latest escapade isn’t happening in a vacuum; 50 has been stirring the pot on social media like a chef in a reality cooking show rivalry, fueling feuds with notable names in hip-hop. So, what does it say about the man when fake news becomes a vehicle for both humor and a reminder of his resilience? Let’s dive into the wild world of 50 Cent, where every post might be part truth, part satire, and entirely entertaining!
50 Cent has debunked a viral rumor that he had been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Los Angeles. He confirmed that he’s alive and well in a post on Instagram on Sunday night. “Don’t worry I’m gonna make it, because this is fake news!” 50 captioned a screenshot of the story.
Fans shared plenty of laughs in the comments section. “50 ain’t got no chill…. To post ya own fake news is diabolical…” one user wrote. Another wrote: “Great cause you already got shot more than enough times.” Others brought up his song, “Many Men,” on which he reflects on surviving nine gunshot wounds in 2000.
The rumors about 50 Cent surviving a shooting came as he’s been feuding with several other celebrities on social media. For starters, he has been joining in on Cam’ron’s beef with his Dipset partner, Jim Jones. After Jones and Juelz Santana walked out with Gervonta Davis for his fight against Lamont Roach, earlier this month, 50 wrote on Instagram: “You gotta stay in good company man. One [ninja emoji] teeth falling out, the other [ninja emoji] got a full grey beard, trying to show [ninja emoji]’s a chrome heart scarf. LOL.” Cam’ron had blamed Davis’ disappointing result on having Jones and Santana in his corner during an episode of It Is What It Is.
On top of that beef, 50 Cent has also been trading shots with Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory. Their relationship soured after Big Meech teamed up with Rick Ross for a “Welcome Home” concert following his release from prison. 50 ended up labeling him a “rat” on social media back in February and has been publishing numerous posts about him in the weeks since. He is criticizing his son, Lil Meech, who stars in his series, BMF. The beef has caused the future of that show to appear unclear.