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50 Cent’s Old Comment Resurfaces: Social Media Reignites Debate on Transphobia and Masculinity

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 50 Cent’s Old Comment Resurfaces: Social Media Reignites Debate on Transphobia and Masculinity



An old comment by rapper 50 Cent — in which he insinuated that men who date transgender women are “gay” — has once again ignited controversy on social media, sparking renewed debate about homophobia and transphobia in hip-hop culture and celebrity discourse.
The remark originally appeared in 2019 during an ongoing feud with fellow rapper Young Buck, a former member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit collective. At the time, 50 Cent posted a now-deleted Instagram message implying that Young Buck’s rumored relationship with a transgender woman made him “gay,” using a derogatory slur. �
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Old Beef, New Fire: What Was Said
The controversy stems from a period when 50 Cent shared audio and captions online mocking Young Buck’s involvement with a transgender woman. In one caption, he wrote: “If you’re in a relationship with a tranny your gay…that’s a boy, Boy!!!” before later removing the post. �
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At the time, the rapper faced widespread criticism from fans and LGBTQ+ advocates, many condemning the comment as transphobic and harmful. Observers pointed out that dismissing transgender women as “boys” reinforces harmful stereotypes and invalidates their gender identity — a point echoed by critics both then and now. �


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Why It’s Trending Again
The resurfacing of the comment on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit has pushed the conversation back into public view. Users are reacting not just to the specific historical remark, but to what it symbolized: persistent tensions between mainstream hip-hop culture and acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities.
While some fans argue that the original post was intended as “trolling” or part of a long-standing feud, others say it reflects a deeper problem with how gender and sexuality are discussed in celebrity spaces — especially when derogatory language is used for humor or provocation.
Comments resurfacing online have ranged from outright defense of 50 Cent’s right to jest, to strong pushback calling on popular figures to be more responsible in their language, particularly about marginalized communities.
Hip-Hop’s Long, Complicated History with LGBTQ+ Issues
The debate around the resurfaced remarks has also unfolded against a backdrop of other controversies involving hip-hop figures and LGBTQ+ issues. Past incidents — such as DaBaby’s widely critiqued homophobic comments at Rolling Loud festivals and comedians like Dave Chappelle drawing ire for jokes about trans people — have helped fuel broader discussions about representation and respect in culture. �


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