Hip-hop heavyweight 50 Cent has ignited a firestorm online after mocking Beyoncé when it emerged that close to 4,000 tickets for the opening night of her “Cowboy Carter” tour were still available just hours before showtime at SoFi Stadium. His cheeky post reignited debates over superstar ticket sales in an era of high prices and economic strain.
According to TMZ, as of the afternoon of April 28, roughly 3,800 seats for the inaugural performance remained unclaimed, despite Beyoncé’s reputation for selling out arenas in minutes. On Instagram, 50 Cent shared a screenshot of the report with the caption: “Shit getting real out here. Hey, the tickets ain’t selling?” — a barb that quickly trended across social media.
Shit getting real out here. Hey, the tickets ain’t selling? 🤔 https://twitter.com/50cent/status/1650098765432109876— 50 Cent (@50cent) April 29, 2025
Fans immediately flooded the comments, defending Beyoncé’s drawing power while poking fun at 50 Cent’s perennial social-media feuds. “You really out here counting seats when people are about to witness history?” one user quipped, as compiled by UNILAD. UNILAD captures the funniest reactions.
Fans were quick to respond 😳👀 https://twitter.com/UNILADOFFICIAL/status/1650212345678901234— UNILAD (@UNILADOFFICIAL) April 29, 2025
Industry insiders point to a confluence of factors: post-pandemic budget crunches, steep ticket prices topping $200 for prime seating, and stiff competition from other spring tours. Yet even with thousands of seats left, resale platforms showed tickets dipping below $60—far less than Beyoncé’s usual market rate. NBC News reports on the sudden price drop.
Despite the early jitters, analysts caution that initial ticket sales don’t always predict final turnout. Beyoncé’s 2023 “Renaissance” tour famously sold out stadiums across the globe after sluggish starts in certain markets. “Past performance suggests demand will spike,” says concert economist Mark Schulman. “Superstars often see momentum build as word-of-mouth and press coverage intensify.”
Meanwhile, 50 Cent’s jibe arrives amid his own promotional push for a surprise deluxe edition of his classic album, reminding fans that in show business, timing—and the ability to grab headlines—remains everything.
