In a surprising twist, actor and comedian DeRay Davis suggested that rapper 50 Cent take the helm as host for this year’s Emmy Awards, sparking intrigue and anticipation.
DeRay Davis, known for his role in ‘Blindspotting,’ caught fans off-guard by expressing his wish for 50 Cent to host the Emmys. He praised the rapper’s humor and potential for the gig, saying, “He’s funny … and deserving. Why not?”
50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, seemed pleasantly surprised by Davis’s suggestion. Taking to Instagram, he responded, “@deraydavis this is so cool, you saying this made my day. 2025 is gonna be the year. Turn down for what!”
While Jackson doesn’t have formal hosting experience, he’s no stranger to the spotlight. He recently completed a concert residency in Las Vegas. However, this stint received mixed reviews. A notable critique came from Las Vegas blogger Star Fish, who wasn’t impressed.
Star Fish described her experience on Instagram, pointing out issues such as poorly balanced sound and overbearing hypemen. She noted, “The stage design and graphics felt like they were organized 15 minutes before the show with a Chat GPT prompt for ’90’s hip hop images.’”
Despite the criticism, 50 Cent defended his performance style, pointing out the differences in his act compared to other performers like Usher and Chris Brown. During his final show, he cheekily said, “What you thought, I was gonna be out here rollerblading like Usher?”
His response to the critique was sharp, dismissing complaints about the audio quality and emphasizing his unique performance style. “Don’t say the music was bad. Fuck all that, man,” he remarked.
The idea of hosting the Emmys might just be in sync with Jackson’s evolving career. He continues to defy expectations and remain a figure of interest in both the music and entertainment worlds.
While there’s no official decision yet on whether 50 Cent will host the Emmys, the prospect has certainly added an exciting twist to this year’s awards season. It seems 2025 might hold some unexpected surprises in store.
