In an interview with Canadian music network MuchMusic, 50 addressed Kanye's incident, saying "We know Beyonce is great. You know that, like, there's nobody confused in that actual area. But Taylor Swift is great, and is new at that point. And you can't replace it and an apology can't replace what it feels like for the very first time, receiving that award. Now, in her head, 'My first award was Kanye West'. It's damaging, but, I wish he would come and take one of my awards, so I could black his eye! In front of everybody."
50 infamously took to the stage when he lost the Best New Artist Grammy Award to rock band Evanescance in 2004. Of course, 50 was a lot more diplomatic in his show of disappointment; he merely walked across the stage and smiled for the camera.
Would Kanye have cut in and snatched the mic, had the winner been a different artist? "You pick and choose who you feel safe doing that with," 50 argued, then demured. "He shouldn't worry about me, Pink was gonna get to him."









Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Carolat 9-16-2009
I personally think the whole thing was a set up, staged by Jay-Z's camp and the executives @ MTV for publicity. This is definitely a way to keep folks tuned in every year and assures high ratings for next year's show. Jay-Z is a shrewd mongol and his camp is very loyal to him. He even reamed out his wife for her stance, which is worse than what Kenye did. I have forgiven Kenye and moved on as everybody should, he was wrong, he was drunk, he was loyal. Smells like a publicity stunt that was well executed. That's showbiz for ya!!
towncloseat 9-16-2009
Jay-Z is a shrewd MONGOL??? He's Mongolian? I never knew that... I think you mean MOGUL???
rac50nycat 9-17-2009
I'll donate ten cents!
Carolat 9-16-2009
I personally think the whole thing was a set up, staged by Jay-Z's camp and the executives @ MTV for publicity. This is definitely a way to keep folks tuned in every year and assures high ratings for next year's show. Jay-Z is a shrewd mongol and his camp is very loyal to him. He even reamed out his wife for her stance, which is worse than what Kenye did. I have forgiven Kenye and moved on as everybody should he was wrong, he was drunk, he was loyal. Smells like a publicity stunt that was well executed. That's showbiz for ya!!
PETEROXMYWORLDat 9-16-2009
I think you also fail to remember that this isn't the first time he has done this at the VMA's or the Euro VMA's! There is no room in any industry for temper tantrums like these. He needs to grow up and get over himself. There is a reason MTV has also banned him from participating in future award shows.
drfaustat 9-16-2009
ggggg g- unit.
Patrick Coxat 9-16-2009
West is a punk who should be regulated for what he did to Swift. He was probably stoned, he has forever ruined his reputation. I hope his career crashes and burn, what a "puta" that fool is!
Overlord OPYat 9-17-2009
He wasn't stoned, he was drunk, he had been drinkin henessee (sp?) all up the red carpet and during the show.
zesta7at 9-16-2009
50 is keeping it real. Seriously, Kanye always want to have the spotlight. He's such a big bully with no respect. You should be ashamed of yourself Kanye.
Didnt anyone teach you manners, respect, humility or civility?
nun4utooat 9-16-2009
its all HOLLYWOOD BS ...............
jujiboojiat 9-16-2009
its spekked KATY perry. wow. thats just sad.
angelvegavisionat 9-16-2009
lol fail on the correction with typo of your own
bob7rob7at 9-16-2009
50 cent is just trying to get his tired name back in the press. Don't fall for his treck!
Tonyaat 9-16-2009
50 is right though. He put it out there plain and simple...Kanye picked someone soft and non-threatening to do that to. That's what bullies do. This will make Miss swift, in Kanye's own words "Stronger"!!!...and that, my friends, is the last thing he will want to mess with.
Can you imagine him doing that to someone who would have struck back at him, took the mike back, resisted or actually clipped his a$$?? He'd not only have been floored, he'd have been on the floor.
dorian191at 9-16-2009
you are sooooo right and i would of laughed my ass off waching it