50 Cent Considering Legal Action Against NYPD Commander Who Allegedly Told Officers to Shoot Him

Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage 50 Centis considering taking legal action against a New York City precinct commander who allegedly urged his officers to shoot the rapper ahead of a sporting event last spring. According to a report fromNew York Daily News, the “In da Club” rapper, 43, was scheduled to attend an NYPD-sanctioned boxing match in June 2018 when deputy inspector Emmanuel Gonzalez allegedly made the threatening remarks. A source told theDaily Newsthat Gonzalez — who reportedly had sparred with the star previously — said during a roll call at the 72nd Precinct in Brooklyn that his officers should “shoot [50 Cent] on sight” should the rapper make an appearance at the match.

50 Cent Explains Why He Thinks Helen Mirren Will Be 'Sexy Forever': 'It's Her Confidence'

50 Centstill has a crush onHelen Mirren. In the rapper’sMen’s HealthSeptember cover story, 50 Cent — whose real name is Curtis Jackson — discussed his long-standing celebrity crush on Mirren, 78. “Her husband was just right there with her, he’s going ‘oh, that’s just what she does,' " 50 Cent, 48, recalled of meeting Mirren and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, on the red carpet. “He notices what you notice, that she’s sexy.

50 Cent Honored with His Own Day in Connecticut: 'The Energy Was So Good'

50 Cent performs in NYC on Aug. 10, 2023.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images 50 Centhad a lot to celebrate on Friday.The “21 Questions” rapper, 48, received a special honor on the same day that music fans everywhere were marking the milestone50th anniversary of hip-hop. In a ceremony in Hartford, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont presented 50 Cent — whose real name is Curtis Jackson — with a certificate declaring Aug. 11 as “50 Cent Day” in the Constitution State.

50 Cent Jokes He Doesn't Want Big Family Like Nick Cannon: 'I'm Not Going to Have Kids Like That'

50 Cent and Nick Cannon.Photo:Joseph Okpako/WireImage; John Nacion/Getty Images Joseph Okpako/WireImage; John Nacion/Getty Images 50 Centis speaking his mind aboutNick Cannon’s children. The topic came up during an interview with journalistBrian J. Robertsheld last month at Houston’s Toyota Center.The rapper, dressed in a blue suit, discussed his “unnecessary” lavish lifestyle habits and admitted that he regretted buying his Farmington, Connecticut mansion back in 2003. He recalled looking around the 50+ room, 50,000 square foot estate, wondering why he purchased it, as he only occupies one bedroom.

50 Cent on Maintaining His Fitness: 'Strong Is Not All Muscle — It's About Being Mentally and Physically Strong'

50 Cent and Method Man are two of the hip-hop legends featured in the Sept. issue of Men’s Health.Photo:Shayan Asgharnia for Men’s Health50 Cent’s fitness inspiration came from an unlikely place: the attempt on his life.“I’m … working out to get myself stronger, ’cause who’s to say you’re not gonna get hit again?” said the rapper, recalling his thinking inMen’s Health’s newHip-Hop Is Lifeissue.After being shot nine times in 2000 — and then returning with a famously defined physique — 50 Cent, (born Curtis Jackson) seemed almost superhuman.