50 Cent Defends Taking a Photo With Rep. Lauren Boebert During His Capitol Hill Visit

6 June, 2024

50 Cent is one to look right in the eye of the storm when it comes to controversy. Even at 48 years old, it’s nearly impossible to predict how he’s going to react in certain social situations. With that said, the G-Unit boss made an appearance at Capitol Hill on Wednesday (June 5), where 50 spent the day rubbing elbows with various politicians from both parties — including Lauren Boebert and Nancy Pelosi — while advocating for more Black representation in the luxury spirits business.

“My experience here has been great,” 50 told The Hill. “I went to talk to them about economic opportunities for everybody, and it’s really exciting. The response I got makes me feel like that there’s bright days ahead of us.”

50 is the owner of his Sire Spirits brand, where his lucrative Branson Cognac lives within his spirits empire. He appeared alongside attorney Ben Crump in hopes of seeing more Black entrepreneurs follow in his footsteps in the alcohol industry.

The “Many Men” rapper was a popular guy on campus, as many politicians wanted a piece of the rap mogul. He posted and reposted photos with former Speaker of the House Pelosi, which sparked outrage from some of his fans on social media.

“The pic with Nancy P was the most terrifying,” one person replied.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, left, and his attorney Ben Crump Crump — Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, left, and his attorney Ben Crump Crump pose for a picture at the U.S. Capitol before a news conference about increasing “minority representation in the multibillion dollar luxury spirits industry,” on June 5, 2024.

Other photos throughout the day posted to his X timeline include appearances from House Speaker Mike Johnson, Congressman Troy Carter, Congressman Steve Scalise, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Congressmen Wesley Hunt and Nick LaLota and more.

However, there was one photo that caused more of a stir on social media than the others. That one found 50 posing alongside controversial Rep. Lauren Boebert. “Lauren Boebert, Colorado Republican making the white house look good,” he captioned the photo on X.

Boebert returned the favor giving him a shout-out on social media while quoting lyrics from his debut album classic “21 Questions,” which not many had on their 2024 bingo card. “I’d still love you if you flipped burgers at Burger King @50Cent, I used to do that myself! Thanks for the photo, great to meet you,” she tweeted.

While fans were in an uproar seeing Boebert with 50, he attempted to calm the backlash and joked about her infamously being kicked out of a Beetlejuice musical in Denver last September for “causing a disturbance” amid speculation of her vaping and getting intimate.

“You don’t do your research,” one fan asked, as another questioned his decision-making skills. “He better be careful with this one.”

“Wait, wait, guys i took pictures with everyone and all you seem to care about is Lauren what did she do in a dark theater that hasn’t been done, my God,” 50 responded. “Hey I don’t have chlamydia by the way. LOL.”

The grind doesn’t stop for 50 Cent, as he’ll be in NYC on Thursday (June 6) for the premiere of Power Book II: Ghost, with part one of the final season set to hit Starz on Friday (June 7).