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50 Cent had a surprise guest backstage at his Las Vegas residency.
Amanda Bynes met the rapper, 49, at a meet-and-greet during the first weekend of his Las Vegas residency at the PH Live theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
According to videos shared by fans online, Bynes, 38, posed with 50 Cent (whose real name is Curtis Jackson) for a picture and thanked him as she walked away, while he smiled.
Complex reported the All That alum told the “In da Club” emcee about a screenplay she’s been working on and said she’s “been a fan of 50 Cent for years” and came to see his performance.
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The “Candy Shop” rapper kicked off his limited residency after Christmas as a way to wrap up 2024 and ring in the new year.
“I always bring the energy, and Las Vegas is the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for my fans,” he said in a statement in October. “We’re talking big production, surprises, and the ultimate New Year’s Eve party for my Vegas residency.”
50 Cent performed shows on Dec. 27, 28 and 30. He’ll also hit the stage on Dec. 31, plus Jan. 3 and 4.
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Following the Las Vegas run, 50 Cent will travel to Europe in 2025 for shows in cities including London, Paris and Glasgow.
50 Cent told PEOPLE in October about his plans for the six-night residency and how not having to dismantle the set after each show would impact the performances.
“I’ve been trying to put this together the whole time,” he said at the time. “The things that I couldn’t do before in my productions, I revisited all those different things. I said, ‘We should try this. Just do this all extra stuff.’ I got a team of guys helping me with the show.”
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He also spoke about still getting butterflies whenever he performs live.
“When I get ready to perform, I get butterflies for the first minute,” said 50 Cent. “It’s like nervous energy. I think if and when that stops, you shouldn’t do it anymore, because you no longer care about the outcome of a show.”