In a recent interview, 50 Cent dropped some interesting gems about what reportedly went down behind the scenes of the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show. And apparently, it was all surrounding the decisions Jay Z’s Roc Nation was making in an alleged attempt to do 50 dirty.

50 Cent’s near-exclusion from the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show– which he ultimately appeared in alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar– almost really happened. According to 50, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation tried to stiff-arm him out of the lineup, but it was his ally, Eminem, who ultimately stepped up for him in a major way.

The Drama Unfolds:

In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, 50 Cent revealed that Roc Nation, which is helmed by Jay-Z, attempted to give him the cold shoulder for the Halftime Show performances. The star-studded lineup seemingly did not include 50 Cent as a part of the initial plan. However, things took a surprising turn when Eminem, a long-time collaborator and friend of 50, refused to perform without him:

50 Cent recounted, “Eminem wouldn’t do it (The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show) without me.”

Realizing the potential loss of having a rap legend like Eminem on stage, Roc Nation had no choice but to bring 50 Cent on board:

“Roc Nation. Yeah, they didn’t want me there. Eminem wouldn’t do it without me. That’s how I ended up on the show because he was not coming if I didn’t do it. When that happens, you go, “Damn, so you just lost Eminem because you didn’t bring 50? Damn. All right. Bring 50 then.” But if it was up to them, they would not have me there. I’m the surprise. I’m not on the bill at all. But they couldn’t get Em to do it without me.”

Even though 50 didn’t say Jay Z’s name directly, everybody knows Jay’s name is synonymous with the company he owns–Roc Nation and it’s Super Bowl Halftime Show lineups ever since the brand took over production of the SB shows in 2019, just sayin.’ But there’s more…

The Rivalry Reignites:

For years there have been whispers about a possible tension between Jay Z and 50 Cent. And after hearing his side of the story about his alleged Super Bowl appearance that almost didn’t happen, that likely explains why he’s been throwing a few verbal jabs Jay Z’s way lately, much like he did in one of his more recent Instagram posts seen below…

 

 

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50 Questions Beyoncé’s Controversial Wins:

In addition to the sage with Jay-Z, 50 Cent didn’t shy away from weighing in on the Grammy Awards…and Jay’s wife, Beyoncé. Taking a swipe at the musical accolades, he boldly stated that the trophies have “ZERO VALUE.” But that wasn’t all—he also raised suspicions about Bey’s multiple wins, suggesting an inside job. “I don’t know who’s voting in that s***,” he mused, adding, “It’s crazy. Whoever they are, they’re off at Beyoncé’s house because she has 30 of them.”

Neither Jay Z, nor Beyoncé have spoken out about 50’s allegations, but we’ll keep you all posted if they do.

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As we previously reported, Sheila E. was appalled at the idea knowing how the Purple One felt about his image being used this way. She made it crystal clear that Prince would not approve.

“Prince told me don’t ever let anyone do a hologram of me,” Sheila E. wrote in a tweet on Saturday. “Not cool if this happens!”

The legendary percussionist kept her promise to her iconic and reached out to Timberlake. She appealed to his of respect for the fans and shared Prince’s wishes with him. Apparently it worked, because if J.T. was actually going forward with the digitized version, he has now a change of heart. The use of Prince’s hologram ain’t happening. See what Sheila E. has now revealed below..

https://twitter.com/SheilaEdrummer/status/960004762845396993

“Family, I spoke w/Justin 2nite and he shared heartfelt words of respect for Prince & the Purple fans,” Sheila E. tweeted. “I look 4wrd 2 seeing what I’m sure is going 2 be a spectacular halftime show. There is no hologram.”

It is understandable that J.T. would want to celebrate Prince, with Minneapolis being the host city for this year’s final pro football match up. After all, he is in Prince country. But reflecting on some shadier moments between Timberlake and Prince, over his 2006 hit single “Sexy Back,” it’s iteresting that Timberlake would wanna perform on stage with a digitized version of him.

While performing at a post-Emmy Awards party, Prince supposedly said, “For whoever is claiming they are bringing sexy back, sexy never left.” J.T. seemed to clap back on a 2007 Timbaland song called “Give It To Me.”

Prince told me don’t ever let anyone do a hologram of me. Not cool if this happens! https://t.co/khtCjXr2mY

— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) February 3, 2018

“We missed you on the charts last week/ Damn, that’s right you wasn’t there/ Now if sexy never left, then why is everybody on my shi-i-it?/ Don’t hate on me just because you didn’t come up with it,” Timberlake sang. Check it out:

Timberlake still got to spend some time enjoying Prince’s legacy. He held his album release party at Prince’s estate Paisley Park last night. Prince fans weren’t feeling this move either, but at least they won’t have to witness a blatant disrespect of Prince’s wishes. Anyway, here’s a sneak peek at what to expect during his performance:

https://twitter.com/pepsi/status/959426190699216897

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