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Part 7: Rotimi on Not Spending Any of His "Power" Checks, Saved Millions & Put 20% into Stocks
Part 5: Rotimi: I was Terrified to Tell 50 I Was an Artist, I Saw Him Toss Out an Artist's Mixtape
Part 1: Rotimi on Being in Music Group "NBH" w/ Jay-Z's Nephews, Performing for Jay-Z on Weekends
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Rotimi shared insights into his music career journey, detailing his unexpected signing with 50 Cent’s G-Unit and the $300,000 debt debacle that went viral. While filming the second season of "Power," Rotimi had a fortuitous meeting with G-Unit’s music executive Tony G at a studio session. Despite being late to an initial meeting, Rotimi impressed 50 Cent with his song "Lotto," leading to his signing with G-Unit. Several years later, 50 Cent publicly accused Rotimi of owing him $300,000, which was strategically timed to coincide with the release of Rotimi’s EP. This media stunt, orchestrated by 50 Cent, cleverly mentioned the success of Rotimi's album, which was topping R&B charts. As Rotimi pursued a budding Afrobeats career, 50 Cent supported his departure from G-Unit, transforming the owed money into a publicity win for Rotimi’s independent path.
