50 Cent recalls hilarious first meeting with Eminem: 'I thought i was being Punk’d'

50 Cent recently appeared as a guest on 'Million Dollaz Worth Of Game' with Gillie and Wallo, where he opened up about various aspects of his career, business ventures, and the staggering amount of money he’s spent on legal fees over the years. 

However, one of the most memorable and heartwarming moments of the interview came when 50 Cent recounted the first time he met Eminem, a story that perfectly captures the strong bond they've shared as musical collaborators, business partners, and friends for decades.

"It was wild," 50 Cent shared around the 51-minute mark of the episode. 

"It felt like... Remember that show they had? 'Punk'd' on MTV? I thought they had cameras and they was going to come out and say 'You've been punked.'" 

He then revealed that he wore a bulletproof vest when he first met Eminem, a detail that left the Detroit rapper surprised when he excitedly hugged 50 Cent, having eagerly anticipated their meeting. 

This reaction only made 50 Cent more skeptical about what was happening.

"He flew me to L.A., right?" 50 Cent continued. "I came out. I was so bugged out from the experience that I came through the airport with the vest and s**t on. I'm lucky I took the shock plate out the front of the joint. Because when I came through, it didn't. But the lawyer that I had with me that took me to [Eminem]. I get there he's like, 'Yo!' He felt the vest and s**t and was like..." 50 then imitated Eminem’s reaction.

"'Yo this is going to be the biggest s**t right?'" 50 Cent recalled Eminem asking. "He was so excited that it made me question whether what was happening was right 'cause I just wasn't so used to it. It felt so good that it couldn't be like right. I'm like 'Yo, nah.'" 

Despite the initial skepticism, the meeting marked the beginning of a partnership that has produced timeless hits, millions of dollars, and significant contributions to each other's legacies. Today, both artists likely look back and laugh at that unforgettable first encounter.