Chris Samuel
Recently, 50 Cent took the chance to redeem himself after facing backlash for not properly sending condolences to Migos rapper Takeoff. Fifty did his part and showed tribute to the late rapper while performing in Finland.
Rapper and mogul 50 Cent had fans upset after he promoted his new show Hip-Hop Homicides and included Takeoff without sending condolences to the late artist’s love ones.
Fifty made up for it by showing love to Takeoff while performing in Finland.
The TV mogul shared a post on Instagram with pictures of Takeoff lit up on stage in Finland.
“I paid tribute to Takeoff last night in Finland; it was lit,” 50 said in his caption.
50 Cent is the executive producer of the new docuseries Hip-Hop Homicides, which will premiere tonight, November 3, on WEtv at 9 p.m.
50 Cent Faces Backlash After Adding Takeoff To “Hip-Hop Homicides” Docuseries
In wake of Takeoff’s passing, 50 Cent took to Instagram to promote Hip-Hop Homicides. The TV mogul immediately faced backlash from fans who believe it was wrong timing.
In the caption, he highlighted the death of former Migos rapper, Takeoff will be added to the list of rappers that will be discussed in his new show.
“This show might be one of the most important shows, now PNB Rock, and Takeoff this sh*it is getting crazy out here,” 50 Cent wrote.
Fans in the comment section angrily criticized 50 Cent for promoting his new show instead of sending condolences to Takeoff’s loved ones.
50 Cent also reposted Quality Control CEO Pierre “P” Thomas’ statement on Takeoff’s death on his Instagram story, captioning, “R.I.P. Takeoff.”
50 Cent To Produce Investigation Show “Hip-Hop Homicides” + Drops Trailer
The rapper-turned-mogul had taken to Instagram in September to share a trailer of the series.
The trailer shows well-known rappers that were fatally shot, most of them in their prime.
The show will center on interviews and inside details about the murders of rappers. This is in addition to conspiracy theories and possible motives behind the shootings.
It will be anchored by Van Lathan, a journalist, with contributions by 50 Cent, eyewitnesses, French Montana, Juvenile, and Asian Doll, who was King Von’s girlfriend at the time.
Florida rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot and killed in 2018, is one of several artists to be featured. Others are Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke and Chicago rapper King Von, who were killed in 2020.
Hip-Hop Homicides will premiere on November 3 at 9 p.m. on WE TV.
Did PNB Rock’s Death Have A Motive?
The death of PnB Rock shocked the hip-hop community.
Speculation on how he died has sparked controversy across the internet.
Just days before his death, the rapper repeatedly said he suspects he was being followed in Los Angeles.
This has led to the question: could the killer’s motive be deeper than robbery?
