50 Cent recently mocked Beyoncé over the reportedly low ticket sales for her “Cowboy Carter” tour. According to TMZ, thousands of seats remained unsold for her opening night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles just hours before the show started. Seizing on this news, 50 Cent posted on Instagram a screenshot of the report with the caption, “Sh*t getting real out here. Hey the tickets ain’t selling?”.

The “Cowboy Carter” tour is a stadium-only tour and, based on the opening night, Beyoncé focused almost exclusively on songs from her latest album, which blends country, western, Americana, blues, folk, and R&B styles. Despite the slow ticket sales, Beyoncé had previously hyped the tour with teaser clips on Instagram, and many fans expressed excitement about the show and the new musical direction.

Ticket prices for the tour experienced surprising drops shortly before the shows. Tickets that initially sold for up to $800 during presales were later available for as low as $57.50 on resale platforms. Thousands of seats remained available through official ticket sellers like Ticketmaster. This price drop frustrated many fans who had paid high presale prices, only to see cheaper seats become available later. Ticketmaster’s policies prevented many from upgrading to these lower-priced seats, adding to fan dissatisfaction.

Fans who paid premium prices, such as Jada Rivera and Kira Chase, expressed disappointment after spending over $1,200 on presale tickets plus additional money for upgrades, only to find cheaper seats in the same sections available later. Other fans also voiced frustration about the pressure to buy tickets early due to messaging about limited availability.

Industry experts noted that aggressive pricing strategies and the unpredictable nature of ticket sales contributed to the backlash. Despite these challenges, many fans remained enthusiastic about seeing Beyoncé live, valuing the experience over the cost.

In addition to mocking Beyoncé’s ticket sales, 50 Cent has also taken jabs at her husband, JAY-Z. He claimed that JAY-Z did not want him to perform at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. 50 Cent alleged that JAY-Z tried to block his participation, though the NFL supposedly had no issue with 50 Cent becoming a partner with NFL teams. Moreover, 50 Cent appeared to take pleasure in JAY-Z’s recent legal troubles involving a rape lawsuit, which was later dropped due to inconsistencies in the accuser’s testimony. JAY-Z has not publicly responded to 50 Cent’s taunts and has denied any wrongdoing.

Despite the ticket sale issues, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album has been a critical success, topping the Billboard 200 chart and earning her multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Country Duo/Group Performance, Best Country Album, and Album of the Year2.

In summary, 50 Cent publicly mocked Beyoncé’s reportedly slow ticket sales for her “Cowboy Carter” tour, highlighting thousands of unsold seats and significant ticket price drops. Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some frustrated by pricing and availability issues, while others remain excited for the live shows. Meanwhile, 50 Cent continues his longstanding feud with JAY-Z, adding fuel to the public drama surrounding the tour.