50 Cent Shows ‘GRODT’ Trump Meme at Concert After Shooting Incident

Rapper 50 Cent never shies away from a chance to make a joke, even if it touches on sensitive subjects. Recently, the 49-year-old artist displayed a meme featuring Donald Trump with a Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ theme during his concert, shortly after a shooting incident at Trump’s latest rally.

On Saturday, July 13th, 50 Cent performed in Boston, coinciding with the shocking news of an attack on Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. As he was about to perform his iconic track “Many Men (Wish Death),” he showcased how aware he was of the current events by projecting the meme on a large screen.

The meme featured Trump’s head photoshopped onto 50 Cent’s body from the Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ album cover, and it was prominently displayed to the audience. He also took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to acknowledge the situation, posting the meme and captioning it, “Trump gets shot and now I’m trending” with a shrug emoji. On Instagram, he shared the same image with Trump’s fist raised and blood trickling from his ear, adding, “I know the vibes. We are all in trouble now.”

Donald Trump was indeed shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania this past Saturday. As footage reveals, Trump was delivering a speech when gunshots rang out. He collapsed, and the Secret Service quickly intervened, continuing to protect him amidst the chaos. Despite being shot, Trump adamantly held his fist up as he was being escorted away, eliciting a roar of support from the crowd.

The FBI has since identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old registered Republican. Crooks was neutralized by the Secret Service moments after targeting Trump, according to NBC News.

In response to the incident, President Joe Biden released a statement addressing the situation involving his 2024 presidential election opponent. “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” Biden said. “I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”

The incident has left many in shock and has sparked a wave of reactions across social media and political spectrums. The urgent calls for unity in the face of political violence underscore the gravity of the situation and the importance of safeguarding democratic processes.

50 Cent’s decision to bring current events into his performance highlights the intertwined nature of pop culture and politics, especially during such turbulent times. His controversial humor continues to spark conversations, both critical and supportive, about the boundaries of public discourse in moments of crisis.

The shooting at Trump’s rally and its aftermath will remain a pivotal topic in the ongoing discussions about political violence and security, influencing both public sentiment and future campaign activities as the 2024 elections approach.