50 Cent speaks candidly about why he doesn’t publicly address topics in politics or religion, using examples of controversy surrounding Nicki Minaj and Kanye West, while promoting the new film, Moses the Black.
During a recent screening of the upcoming film, the mogul offered pointed insight into why he avoids public commentary on religion and politics, even while producing a project rooted in religious history.
In a clip that spread across social media on January 21, the G-Unit founder framed the film as an artistic endeavor, not a sermon. Calling Moses the Black “an amazing project,” 50 Cent explained that his goal was entertainment, not ideology.
“It’s important for me not to make it about religion, make it about entertainment,” he said, drawing a firm line between storytelling and belief systems.
That line, he noted, comes from long-standing advice within the industry. “There two things they tell you stay away from,” he said. “They tell you to stay away from religion and stay away from politics.”
For 50, the warning is rooted in experience rather than caution. “Because no matter what you think, somebody passionately disagrees with you,” he added.
50 Cent Uses Kanye West & Nicki Minaj As Examples Why He Avoids Politics & Religion Discussions
The Power executive made clear that his silence on those subjects is intentional. “And I stay away from those things,” he said.
The statement frames restraint as survival in an era where public opinion moves fast and harshly. To drive the point home, he pointed to recent cultural examples.
Laughing, 50 said, “That’s how Kanye fucked up,” referencing Kanye West’s public unravelings tied to political rhetoric and religious declarations. He followed with another name.
“Then, Nicki said some shit,” he joked, nodding to moments when Nicki Minaj’s commentary sparked backlash and overshadowed her music.
Despite the humor, his message landed sharply. “It feels crazy, but it is very accurate,” 50 concluded.
His comments weren’t meant as personal attacks. Instead, they read as cautionary tales about how quickly narrative control can slip away.
Within the context of Moses the Black, the message is strategic. 50 Cent wants viewers focused on story, performance, and vision.
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