In a shocking revelation, rapper 50 Cent has opened up about his past, specifically the chilling incident in May 2000 when he was shot nine times outside his grandmother’s house in Queens. This near-fatal event has long been shrouded in mystery and speculation regarding who was behind the attack, but now, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is shedding light on the involvement of his former bodyguard and the intricate web of connections that may have led to his near-death experience.
During a recent interview, 50 Cent discussed the events surrounding the shooting, revealing that he was targeted by someone who felt threatened by his potential actions. “He was paid to do it,” he stated, implying that the motivations were tied to deeper industry conflicts. The day he was shot, his ex-bodyguard, Daryl “Homo” Bomb, was with the BMF crew in Mexico, and upon hearing the news, he became entangled in the narrative of betrayal and danger that followed.
The aftermath of the shooting saw 50 Cent hospitalized for 13 days, during which he began piecing together who had ordered the attack. The name that repeatedly surfaced was that of Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, a notorious figure in the drug world. As speculation mounted, former bodyguard Jean Deal added more layers to the story, suggesting that there were powerful industry players orchestrating events from behind the scenes. He claimed that tensions were already brewing in the music industry, particularly with the rival label Murder Inc., which had connections to Supreme.
50 Cent’s controversial track “Ghetto Koran,” which mentioned drug lords including Supreme, was released just before the shooting, leading many to believe it played a crucial role in making him a target. The song’s explicit content drew the ire of those in the underground scene, intensifying the already volatile situation. In the wake of the shooting, 50 Cent was dropped by his record label, Columbia Records, which deemed him too much of a liability given the violence surrounding his name.
Despite the challenges, including being shunned by the industry, 50 Cent reinvented himself and found refuge in Canada, where he began releasing mixtapes that kept his name alive. His resilience paid off with the eventual release of the critically acclaimed album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” which catapulted him to superstardom. However, the threats against his life did not cease. Just eight months after his album’s success, he narrowly escaped another assassination attempt while leaving a hotel in New Jersey.
The revelations regarding the shooting and the involvement of his ex-bodyguard have reignited discussions about the dangerous intersection of the music industry and street life. Jean Deal’s claims hint at a larger conspiracy that may have involved more than just personal vendettas, raising questions about who was truly pulling the strings in this complex saga. Even years later, 50 Cent remains unyielding in his stance, recently mocking the late Irv Gotti on social media, signaling that old rivalries die hard.
As 50 Cent continues to navigate the landscape of the music industry, his story serves as a stark reminder of the often perilous nature of fame and the lengths to which some individuals will go to silence a perceived threat. With the new claims surfacing, fans and observers alike are left wondering just how deep the connections run and how many more secrets from that tumultuous era remain buried.