50 Cent has received an outpouring of support from star athletes following the announcement of his first-ever Las Vegas residency. Among the most notable messages came from Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who took to social media in the early hours of the morning to congratulate the rapper.
In a video shared by Haliburton at 4 a.m., the NBA star, shirtless and surrounded by his girlfriend Jade Jones and her two friends, expressed his admiration for 50 Cent. “What’s up brother? Wanted to congratulate you on your Vegas residency,” Haliburton said in the video, which 50 Cent later reposted on his Instagram Story. “You’ve always shown love, so I want to show love back. Appreciate you. Congratulations. That’s a big, big honor.”
Despite the late hour—having just returned from a night out at the club—Haliburton made sure to take a moment to send his well-wishes. “It’s four in the morning. I just got back from the club, but I got to make sure I show love to my guy. Congratulations brother. Keep going,” he added, before Jones and her friends chimed in with a collective “Congrats!”
Haliburton’s celebration comes as the Pacers prepare to kick off the 2024-25 NBA season with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The two-time NBA All-Star wasn’t the only professional athlete to offer his congratulations, as New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner also took to Instagram to praise 50 Cent for his Las Vegas residency.
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In his Instagram Story, Gardner hailed the rapper’s new venture as a “power move,” emphasizing how 50 Cent continues to inspire others. “You’re showing people that stuff like that’s possible. So keep doing your thing, man. Keep motivating, keep inspiring. All love,” Gardner said.
Gardner’s message came shortly after he and 50 Cent were spotted together on the sidelines before the Jets’ Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills on October 14. The two posed for photos ahead of the game, which the Bills narrowly won, 23-20.
The day after that football game, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, announced his highly anticipated Las Vegas residency titled “In Da Club.” The residency will feature six shows at PH Live at Planet Hollywood, spanning the week of New Year’s Eve. The dates for the residency are December 27, December 28, December 30, December 31, January 3, and January 4, promising an exciting lineup for fans of the hip-hop icon.
50 Cent’s Vegas residency adds another significant milestone to his already illustrious career, and the support from athletes like Haliburton and Gardner underscores his wide-reaching influence, both in music and beyond.
As one of the most recognizable figures in entertainment, 50 Cent has continued to expand his brand, from music and television production to now headlining in Las Vegas—a venue that has historically been reserved for some of the world’s biggest stars.
The excitement surrounding his upcoming residency has already started to build, with fans eager to see what 50 Cent will bring to the Las Vegas stage. And with high-profile figures from both the NBA and NFL cheering him on, it’s clear that his success transcends far beyond just music.
As his “In Da Club” shows approach, fans and celebrities alike will be eagerly awaiting what is sure to be an unforgettable performance series.
