*Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is making it clear that he prefers to keep his distance from both religion and politics, even as he promotes a film rooted in spiritual history.
While appearing at a recent screening for “Moses the Black,” the rapper and producer emphasized that the movie should be approached primarily as entertainment rather than a statement of belief. Speaking directly to the audience, 50 Cent explained why he avoids those topics altogether. “There’s two things they tell you to stay away from. They tell you to stay away from religion and stay away from politics, because no matter what you think, someone passionately disagrees with you.” He added bluntly, “I stay away from those things. That’s how Kanye f***ed up.”
The remarks referenced Kanye West’s public embrace of religious gatherings known as Sunday Services in 2019, followed by his launch of a presidential campaign the next year. 50 Cent also alluded to recent headlines involving Nicki Minaj, saying, “Then Nicki said some s*** …” His comment came amid Minaj’s praise of President Donald Trump over threats of action in Nigeria related to the persecution of Christians.
50 Cent brings up Ye and Nicki Minaj as examples of why he chooses to steer clear of politics and religion.
On Tuesday (Jan. 20), 50 was on hand at the Los Angeles premiere of his new film, Moses The Black, at the SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood, Calif. The rapper-film… pic.twitter.com/uC3dw3l5iN
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Despite touching on a fourth-century saint’s story, “Moses the Black” is being framed as a modern crime drama rather than a sermon. The film follows a Chicago gangster’s personal reckoning, inspired by the historical figure later canonized as St. Moses the Black. Omar Epps stars as Malik, a powerful gang leader confronting his past and future.
The cast also includes Wiz Khalifa as Malik’s volatile associate 2wo-3ree and Quavo as rival gang leader Straw. Chukwudi Iwuji portrays St. Moses the Black, with Yelena Popovic directing. The film features an original soundtrack executive-produced by Wiz Khalifa, with contributions from Quavo and other collaborators.
“Moses the Black” is backed by Fathom Entertainment in collaboration with Simeon Faith, the Nick Mirkopoulos Cinematic Fund, and 50 Cent. The film will screen nationwide from Friday, January 30 through Thursday, February 5, with tickets available throughFathom Entertainment and participating theaters.
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