50 Cent & NYC Candidate: Post Deletion Explained
- Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson may be adding another acting credit to his name. Reports indicate he is in talks to portray Balrog in the upcoming reboot of Street...
- The news follows a now-deleted social media post where 50 Cent criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's tax plan.
- Mamdani referenced 50 cent during an interview, saying, "I no if 50 Cent is listening, he's not going to be happy about this...this is about $20,000 a year."
50 Cent is making headlines! Reports suggest the rapper is in talks to play Balrog in the “Street Fighter” reboot and, in a surprising turn, deleted a social media post. We dissect 50 Cent’s reaction to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s proposed tax plan, which prompted the controversial post. The rapper offered Mamdani a hefty sum to leave new York,sparking confusion. News Directory 3 covers the details of the deletion and explores the possible reasons behind it. This article untangles the full story,connecting 50 Cent’s potential “Street Fighter” role with his unexpected political commentary. Discover what’s next …
50 Cent Eyes ‘Street Fighter’ Role, Feuds Over Tax Plan
Updated June 28, 2025
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson may be adding another acting credit to his name. Reports indicate he is in talks to portray Balrog in the upcoming reboot of Street Fighter. Jackson hinted at the news on Instagram, stating, “No Days off, Let’s work all roads lead to Shreveport.” The cast is rumored to include Roman Reigns, Andrew Koji, Noah Centino, and Jason Momoa, though the studio has not confirmed this.
The news follows a now-deleted social media post where 50 Cent criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s tax plan. The plan proposes a 2% tax increase on those earning $1 million or more annually.
Mamdani referenced 50 cent during an interview, saying, ”I no if 50 Cent is listening, he’s not going to be happy about this…this is about $20,000 a year.”
50 Cent responded with a as-deleted Instagram post, offering Mamdani $258,750 and a ”first-class one-way ticket away from NY,” adding he would tell President Trump about the plan. The reason for the post’s deletion remains unclear.
50 Cent name-drops NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani and offers him cash to leave:
“I’m not feeling this plan.I will give him $258,750 and a first class one-way ticket away from NY” pic.twitter.com/4ziIxCXMRd
– HOT SPOT (@HotSpotHotSpot) June 27, 2025
jackson’s previous acting roles include a leading role in 2024’s Boneyard alongside Mel Gibson, as well as appearances in Righteous Kill, Escape Plan, Southpaw, and his autobiographical film, Get Rich or die Tryin’. He also expanded his media presence by making his TV channel, 50 Cent Action, available in the United Kingdom.
What’s next
Fans await official confirmation of 50 Cent’s potential role in the Street Fighter reboot. The film is anticipated to begin production later this year in Shreveport.