During his recent guest appearance on “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game” with Gillie and Wallo, 50 Cent talked candidly about his business endeavors, career, and the astounding sum of money he has spent on legal bills over the years.
But among the interview’s most touching and unforgettable moments was when 50 Cent related how he first met Eminem—a story that aptly encapsulates the close friendship, business partnership, and musical collaboration that the two have enjoyed for many years.
“Recall that show they had? That’s what it felt like. “Punk’d” on MTV? I assumed that since they were filming, they would declare, “You’ve been punked.”
Subsequently, he disclosed that he had on a ballistic vest when he initially encountered Eminem, a revelation that caught the Detroit rapper off guard as he embraced 50 Cent with great anticipation.
50 Cent became even more dubious about what was going on as a result of this response.
“He flew me to L.A., right?” 50 Cent went on. “I made my debut. I left the airport wearing the vest and s**t on because I was so freaked out by the whole thing. I’m fortunate that I removed the shock plate from the joint’s front. Because it didn’t when I arrived. However, the attorney I was with brought me to [Eminem]. When I get there, he says, “Yo!” He was like, “It feels like s**t and the vest.” Next, 50 mimicked Eminem’s response.
“‘Yo this is going to be the biggest s**t right?'” I remembered 50 Cent begging Eminem. He was so happy that I started to wonder if I was seeing things correctly because I wasn’t used to it. It seemed
Though there was initial doubt, the meeting signaled the start of a collaboration that has resulted in classic songs, millions of dollars, and important contributions to each other’s legacies. I’m sure that both artists laugh now at that memorable first meeting.
