50 Cent explains why he turned down Donald Trump’s $3 million offer to perform at MSG rally

50 Cent claimed he was asked to perform at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

“I got a call but they wanted me [for] Sunday,” the rapper, 49, said during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday.

The hosts, including DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, brought up the reports that 50 Cent was also asked to perform his song “Many Men” at the Republican National Convention in July. The 2003 song became an anthem for Trump, 78, and his supporters after the first assassination attempt on the former president.

50 Cent on “The Breakfast Club.” YouTube / Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM

50 Cent on “The Breakfast Club.” YouTube / Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM

“They offered me $3 million,” 50 Cent said to the hosts.

“At the RNC or this past Sunday?” asked Charlamagne, 46.

“This past Sunday,” 50 Cent clarified about the $3 million offer.

Donald Trump at his rally in Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27. Stephen Yang

The “In Da Club” rapper also confirmed he was offered money for the RNC performance that he similarly turned down.

“I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to them about that kinda stuff. I’m afraid about politics,” he told the hosts. “You understand? I do not like no part about them.”

“So no gang-banging and no politics!” he added.

50 Cent on “The Breakfast Club.” YouTube / Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM

50 Cent went on, “It’s because when you do get involved in it, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you. That’s the formula for the confusion that sent Kanye to Japan. He said something about both of those things — and now he can only go to Japan.”

The Post has reached out to Trump’s campaign team for comment.

Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on October 27. Stephen Yang

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, Trump held a rally inside Madison Square Garden on Sunday night that attracted thousands of his supporters. The event turned controversial after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, 40, made a joke about Puerto Rico.

“There’s a lot going on. There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico,” he said about the U.S. territory.

The Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. Stephen Yang

Donald Trump at his campaign rally at MSG in New York City. AFP via Getty Images

Trump supporters inside Madison Square Garden on October 27. Stephen Yang

Hinchcliffe’s joke was deemed racist and several famous Latinos including Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin showed their support for Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris, in response.

Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz, who was doing a live Twitch gaming session with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during the rally, was outraged about the comment, as well.

“You have some a—hole calling Puerto Rico ‘floating garbage,’ know that that’s what they think about you. It’s what they think about anyone who makes less money than them,” said Walz, 60.

Tony Hinchcliffe at the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. REUTERS

While many celebrities are supporting Harris, 60, for president, 50 Cent has not declared his allegiance to either candidate in the election.

50 Cent at the 2024 Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia. Getty Images

Back in March, 50 Cent predicted on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump will be elected president again.

The rapper previously told his followers to “vote for Trump” instead of Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election — though he later backtracked his endorsement.

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