50 cent says Bellator paid him $1 million for three words; they didn’t
A Bellator spokesman told HipHopDX that 50’s post “isn’t true.” The spokesperson did confirm that Jackson met with Bellator executives and representatives from parent company Viacom.
American rapper, actor, businessman, and investor 50 Cent has recently been closing his social network messages with “get the strap.” As a concealed weapon’s holster is strapped on, the phrase “to be strapped” evolved. That, in turn, led to a handgun being referred to as a strap.
A quick trademark search reveals that 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson III, has applied for use of the term on apparel.
Strap can also be used to refer to a title belt; the dual use of the word lends a cachet, of sorts. However, there was surprise when 50 Cent said he had sold the phrase to Bellator for $1 million.
“l did a deal today l sold (get the strap) for a million dollars to Viacom’s Bellator,” he wrote on his social network. “So you will see lt on some cooler clothing shortly. See how l make something out of nothing. LOL.”
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One immediate reaction was if you pay $1,000,000 for three words that aren’t “Just Do It” or “Ready to Rumble” then fighters should get paid more. A number of media outlets reported the social network message as fact.
However, it’s fake news.
A Bellator spokesman told HipHopDX that 50’s statement isn’t true. The spokesperson did confirm that Jackson met with Bellator executives and representatives from parent company Viacom.
