How many times did 50 Cent really get shot? Rapper revisits 2000’s tragedy with ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ cover edit post Trump’s rally shooting

As former President Donald Trump was attacked on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, netizens were left shocked. While Trump was on stage, an unknown man fired shots, injuring his ear. He was quickly rushed off the stage and was later reported to be “safe.”

Many condemned the incident, including 50 Cent, who posted about it on Instagram, recalling his own experience of being shot in 2000. His first post featured a picture of Trump being escorted out by security officials. Sharing the picture, 50 Cent wrote:

"I know the vibes. we are all in trouble now!"

He then uploaded the cover image of his debut album, Get Rich or Die Trying, with Trump’s face replacing his own, remembering when he was shot nine times in 2000. The caption read:

"Trump gets shot and now I’m trending."

50 Cent uploaded a picture (Image via X/@50Cent)

As the former US President was attacked at his rally, many netizens began drawing parallels to 50 Cent's experience. As per Billboard, the incident with 50 Cent took place in 2000, just before the release of his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’.

The hitman was later identified as Darryl “Hommo” Baum, who fled the scene just after shooting the singer.

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50 Cent was shot nine times: Details explored as netizens recall the incident in wake of Trump's assassination attempt

The shocking incident involving 50 Cent took place in May 2000, when he was shot nine times with a handgun. The incident took place in front of the rapper’s grandmother’s house in South Jamaica, Queens. As per Rock The Bells, the rapper was standing outside the house, when the shooter drove by and started firing.

50 Cent was hit multiple times in his hand, arm, hip, legs, chest, and face, leaving him severely injured and requiring multiple surgeries to save his life. In a 2013 interview with Howard Stern, 50 Cent addressed the shooting, stating:

"He was paid to do it … It’s my past … It’s karma. He was paid because someone felt like I would potentially do something to them if they kept going in the direction that they were going in. Getting shot in the face was not as painful as having to visit the dentist repeatedly for a root canal."

On the other hand, the shooting at Trump’s rally left the suspected shooter dead. The Secret Service stated that the attacker was positioned at an elevated position outside the rally venue.

As the former president was escorted out safely, netizens condemned the incident and started pouring in their comments. At the moment, it is not known or revealed as to why the shooter fired shots during the rally.