50 Cent expresses disbelief over skyrocketing ice cream prices amid inflation woes

"I remember when they were 50 Cent," a fan quipped in response to the inflated ice cream prices lamented by 50 Cent.

Inflation's grip on consumer prices has reached even the realm of ice cream trucks, leaving rapper 50 Cent astonished during a recent outing in his neighborhood. 

Known for hits like "In Da Club," 50 Cent took to social media to vent his surprise at the steep prices of ice cream treats.

"I jumped out and went to an ice cream truck today and saw this WTF ! what happened to $1.25 this can’t be right," he wrote, alongside a photo of the truck's menu displaying prices ranging from $4 to $5 for items like character-themed treats and strawberry shortcakes.

Fans joined the conversation, reminiscing about the days when ice cream treats were more affordable. 

"I remember when they was 50 Cent," joked one follower, while another suggested buying in bulk from the store instead.

The rapper's encounter with the pricey desserts sparked a mix of nostalgia and disbelief online. Some comments veered into political territory, attributing the high prices to economic shifts under President Joe Biden's administration.

It remains unclear whether 50 Cent eventually indulged in an ice cream purchase or opted out in protest. 

In a reflective moment, he shared memories from 2022 of the excitement and disappointment of hearing the ice cream truck jingle in his Queens neighborhood, noting the frustration of not having enough money to buy anything.