Eminem in 2021; 50 Cent in 2023.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Prince Williams/WireImage
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Prince Williams/WireImage
50 Centwasn’t the only “rap god” at his Detroit concert.
Eminem and 50 Cent in 2003.KMazur/WireImage
KMazur/WireImage
The Detroit native reportedly appeared as Fiddy finished up his verse in their 2003 collaboration “Patiently Waiting,” running out on stage to join him on the track. The two hip-hop stars then performed the “Lose Yourself” artist’s 2009 song “Crack a Bottle,” which 50 Cent (whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III) is featured on. Fanscapturedfootageof the fierce, energized two-song set.
As seen in a video that the “21 Questions” artistposted on Instagram, Eminem (whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III) gave the fellow hip-hop legend a shout-out after they wrapped up their second song together. “Detroit, make some noise for one of the best friends I’ve ever known: 50 Cent!” said the hometown artist said. “Make some noise for hip-hop’s 50th birthday, y’all — it’s still hip-hop’s 50th birthday. Detroit, I love y’all!”
In the caption of the clip, 50 Cent also sang praises of his special guest. He wrote, “👀Bro when I do anything with EM people just go crazy they know he really my boy. I love him till death!”
The Grammy winner latershared an Instagramcarousel of the show on Monday, posting photos of the two on stage, as well as a video of the crowd erupting in cheers as Eminem came out on stage. “The Final lap 🌎 tour unbelievable moments 🤦♂️Detroit,” the “Candy Shop” rapper wrote in the caption.
PerThe Detroit Free Press, the Detroit legend’s 27-year-olddaughterHailie Jade Scott, whom he shares with ex wifeKim Scottand is the subject of several of his songs, was in the crowd.
50 Cent and Eminem.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
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“It’s gonna be big. I’m working. I ain’t got no duds. I’m batting 100,” the rapper added. “I think it should be there for his legacy because it’s important to me that they understand it.”
50 Cent announced The Final Lap Tour in May to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed, career-defining debut albumGet Rich or Die Tryin'.The tour kicked off back in July and wrapped up its North American leg in Detroit. In late September, he’ll bring the show abroad with fall dates across Europe and the U.K.
source: people.com
