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50 Cent has thrown yet another jab at Floyd Mayweather after his former opponent Conor McGregor announced the surprise launch of his candidacy for President of Ireland.
Reacting to the news of the UFC fighter’s entry into politics, 50 couldn’t help but mock Mayweather’s illiteracy, writing on Instagram: “See what happens when you can read champ, the shit just matters.”
McGregor announced his bid for the presidency of his home country shortly after he paid a visit to Donald Trump at the White House for St. Patrick’s Day.
Outlining his controversial anti-immigration stance, the Dublin native claimed that “Ireland is at the cusp of potentially losing its Irishness,” but was strongly rebuked by current president Micheál Martin.
50 Cent just recently mocked Mayweather for his vocal support of Donald Trump.
Appearing on the Fox Business show Making Money with Charles Payne last month, the former boxing champ firmly threw his support behind the controversial Republican.
“When we had Trump before, we didn’t appreciate him. But I think Trump is a great president, one of the — actually he’s the best president. In my eyes, he’s the best president we ever had,” he said.
The 48-year-old added: “Great business, great businessman, and that’s what it’s about. Trump has done an amazing job and a lot of people around America are upset. But no matter who goes in the White House, we’re always upset. I think Trump is the man for the job. He’s the best president in my eyes.”
The comments did not appear to sit right with Mayweather’s longtime frenemy 50, who called him out on Instagram.
“YO you know how, when you’re in school and a kid eats the crayons. Now you see what happens when they grow up. Spell BEST PRESIDENT champ! LOL,” he shot back.
Despite the jab at his former friend, 50 Cent himself has flirted with supporting Trump over the years.
In 2020, he wrote on social media about Joe Biden’s proposed tax policy: “WHAT THE FUCK! (VOTE For TRUMP) IM OUT. FUCK NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway. I don’t care Trump doesn’t like black people 62% are you out of ya fucking mind.”
The media mogul would later switch his support to Biden ahead of that year’s election after receiving much criticism from fans.
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The multi-hyphenate entertainer has scored five new certifications, including a platinum plaque for “Issues/Hold On,” which has sold over one million equivalent units in the U.S. The Kanye West-produced track is lifted from her 2018 album, K.T.S.E., which has been crowned gold for selling over 500,000 equivalent units.
Taylor’s third LP, The Album, has also reached gold status, tallying her second project to become RIAA certified. The King Combs-assisted “How You Want It,” a single from The Album, has been certified platinum.
Last, but not least, Taylor’s “Do Not Disturb” featuring Chris Brown is now gold. The steamy jam appears on her 2014 debut album, VII.
Taylor took to social media to celebrate her new RIAA updates. “Father God I thank you and I praise you in the name of Jesus. Thank You for showing patience with me, your kindness, grace & mercy every day. Your mercies never cease,” she wrote in a caption for her photo of her with her new plaques.
She continued, “Father God, please continue to instruct and teach me as I continue my faith walk. Thank you for keeping my head high to keep my crown from falling. I love you. Thank you for reminding me the wait is not punishment, it was preparation. Thank you to everyone involved with helping me bring these albums and songs to life. I am filled with much gratitude! WE PLATINUM & GOLD YALL.”
In other news, Taylor just released her new single “Long Time.” It’s the first offering from her upcoming album Escape Room, which will be accompanied by a short film. Taylor directed and produced the visual under her production company, The Aunties. It co-stars LaKeith Stanfield and Aaron Pierre, who appear in the video for “Long Time” as well.
Further, Taylor joined Ciara on her “Ecstasy (Remix)” alongside Normani. “When Ci hit me about jumping on this remix, it was an automatic yes,” Taylor said. “To be a part of this moment with two queens I love so much! Not only do I get to call Ciara and Normani my friends I get to call them my sisters! That’s black girl magic. We bringing the sensual, the sisterhood, and the soul. Let’s go!”
Taylor stars in Tyler Perry’s new drama Straw, now streaming on Netflix, alongside Taraji P. Henson and Sherri Shepherd.
