50 Cent Pays Tribute to Beloved Grandfather
Rapper 50 Cent has been mourning the loss of his grandfather, and the world is taking notice. The Queens-born emcee has been sharing heartfelt posts on social media, reminiscing about the good times they shared and paying tribute to his "old man."
In a series of posts, 50 Cent has been opening up about his grandfather’s life and the impact he had on him. He shared a story about the last time his grandfather was in the hospital, describing the moment as "tuff" and saying that his grandfather "sacrificed for all of us." He also shared a video from his 2002 documentary "Get Rich or Die Tryin’," in which he talks about who he favors and who he has the closest relationship with, answering that it would be his grandfather.
Fans and friends of 50 Cent have been offering their condolences and strength in the comment section, with many praising the rapper for sharing such a personal and vulnerable moment. Celebrities including DaBaby, Tony Yayo, LaToya Tonodeo, Da Brat, Hi-Tek, Michael Rainey Jr., Aubrey O’Day, Lil Mama, and Cory Gunz have also shown their support and sent their condolences.
While 50 Cent didn’t reveal how his grandfather died or how old he was at the time of his death, a closer inspection of his Instagram page shows that he celebrated his grandfather’s 85th birthday in 2017, meaning he would have turned 92 this year.
VIBE sends its deepest condolences to 50 Cent’s family and all those impacted by this loss.