Nigerian Afrobeats artist Davido has reminisced about meeting American rapper 50 Cent for the first time, sharing that the G-Unit leader declined his request for a photograph.
He described being a teenager during a family celebration for his older brother’s birthday in Las Vegas when he crossed paths with 50 Cent, who outright rejected the opportunity for a photo.
In a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Davido mentioned that he brought up the encounter years later after he had established himself as a music sensation.
He said: “The first time I ever saw 50 Cent, I was a kid in Vegas. I was like ‘can I have a picture’, he said, ‘No.’
“My brother was turning 21, my dad took everybody to Vegas but I was 14 so I can’t do nothing. They were doing the whole thing. I was just sitting in the lobby. I used to love Lloyd Banks, he was my favourite. So, I saw him and I went to him and took a picture with him.
Then I saw 50 Cent, I went to him and said in Nigerian accent, ‘Wow! 50 Cent, I love you. Can I have a picture?’ He said, ‘No’ and just walked off.
“I told him about the incident years later when we met as colleagues and he said, ‘You are here now, right?’ [Laughs].”
Several years back, 50 Cent surprised the audience at his concert in New York’s MSG by inviting Davido to perform.
This year, the two are poised to co-headline a concert in London, sharing the stage with Mary J. Blige.
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