50 Cent might have discovered a brand new residence following the success of his inaugural four-day-long Humor & Concord Weekend Pageant in Shreveport, La. this previous weekend.
50 Cent Hosts Humor & Concord Weekend Pageant in Shreveport, La.
Months after 50 Cent introduced the launch of G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, La., which would be the presumed residence of his G-Unit Movie & Tv firm, the rapper-turned-mogul threw a slew of star-studded occasions.
XXL was in attendance for the festivities, together with a comedy present with an afterparty to observe, an XXL Freshman showcase, a celeb basketball recreation, automotive present and way more. The occasions have been welcomed by the folks within the metropolis, who got here collectively to assist G-Unity Basis’s sole mission to advertise Acutely aware Capitalism, an motion that resulted in an financial enhance, and introduced tens of millions of {dollars} to the town.
To not point out, Shreveport, La., an space with a really excessive crime fee, had no stories of violence all through the weekend, prompting 50 to share on Instagram that he needs to maintain the competition once more.
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Rappers, Comedians, R&B Singers and Extra Come Collectively Humor & Concord Weekend
This previous Thursday (Aug. 7), Fif kicked off Humor & Concord weekend with limitless laughs supplied by comedians Katt Williams, Andrew Schulz and Michael Blackson, amongst others. There was even a shock look from Dave Chappelle, who did a set. The next day on Aug. 8 was the XXL Freshman showcase that includes Skilla Child and ScarLip, and different rising artists. Following the Freshman live performance was the celeb basketball recreation, with crew QC dealing with off in opposition to TDE. Cam’ron supplied hilarious play-by-plays of the gamers.
On the courtroom have been quite a lot of celebs from completely different areas, together with rappers Grasp P, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and DaBaby, rapper-turned-podcaster Gille Da Child, NFL legend Terrell Owens and quite a few actors and actresses from 50’s Energyverse and BMF, to call a couple of.
Final Saturday (Aug. 10), Humor & Concord Weekend Pageant held a automotive present hosted by 50 and Energy 105’s DJ Envy. After the family-friendly daytime occasion, among the greatest names in hip-hop, resembling Moneybagg Yo, 2 Chainz, French Montana, A Boogie and 50 himself, hit the stage for the 50 Cent and Mates live performance. R&B artists Monica, Muni Lengthy and Jeremih have been amongst a number of singers to carry out as nicely. Issues closed out on Sunday (Aug. 11) with an all-white celebration.
There was additionally 50 Match Park, an enormous playground that was accessible all through the whole weekend.
“Whereas this weekend might have served as proof of idea for some, for me, it simply confirmed all the pieces I already knew,” 50 Cent mentioned of his Humor & Concord Weekend Pageant. “The Metropolis of Shreveport has formally earned its spot on the nationwide scene as a spot that’s open for enterprise, funding and tourism. All Roads Result in Shreveport. Thanks to the entire individuals who got here out to assist us for an amazing trigger.”
50 Cent’s extravaganza was nothing in need of a hit.
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See photographs and movies from 50’s Humor & Concord Weekend Pageant beneath.
