50 Cent is once again laughing straight to the bank as TMZ reported that the award-winning rapper has sealed a $15 million deal for his first-ever Las Vegas Residency.
Sources told the celebrity and entertainment news outlet that the Straight To The Bank rapper’s residency will see him doing six shows scheduled to take place at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
The residency, dubbed 50 Cent: In Da Club, is reportedly touted to be among the biggest hip-hop residencies. The rapper, born Curtis James Jackson III, is scheduled to start his performances in December. He is also expected to hit the stage on New Year’s Eve.
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“I always bring the energy, and Las Vegas is the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for my fans,” the 49-year-old said in a statement, XXL reported. “We’re talking big production, surprises, and the ultimate New Year’s Eve party for my Vegas residency.”
The In Da Club rapper also took to X on Tuesday to announce his residency and performance dates. “My first Vegas residency is going to be an experience, you don’t wanna miss this!” he wrote. “I’ll be doing 6 Exclusive shows December 27 – January 4 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets on sale Saturday.”
The announcement of 50 Cent’s residency comes months after he wrapped up his The Final Lap Tour. The rapper is said to have done over 100 shows in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia during the tour. The Final Lap Tour was also reported to be the third highest-grossing hip-hop tour ever after it raked in $103.6 million.
Outside music, 50 Cent also recently made the news after he filed a $5 million lawsuit against a jeweler for allegedly selling imitations of his popular chain using his name and likeness, Face2Face Africa reported. The 49-year-old rapper maintains that he had never purchased jewelry from TraxNYC or permitted it to profit from his celebrity status.
According to paperwork obtained by TMZ HipHop, 50 Cent is suing Maksud Agadjani and TraxNYC Corp. for trademark infringement and violation of his right to publicity. According to him, Trax’s TikTok posts about him deceive customers into believing he is associated with the knockoff items.
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