Hold up — did Taylor Swift just name-drop 50 Cent on her brand-new album? Yep, and the internet is officially buzzing!
On her fresh release The Life of a Showgirl, it’s Track Six, “Ruin the Friendship,” that’s stealing all the headlines. In a heartfelt lyric about teenage romance regrets, Taylor casually drops this line:
“But as the 50 Cent song played / Should’ve kissed you anyway…”
Cue instant chaos. Memes calling him “Swifty Cent” exploded on social media, and fans are now begging for a collab between the hip-hop king and the pop superstar. Who wouldn’t want to see that?
50 Cent wasn’t shy about his excitement either. Posting on Instagram shortly after the album dropped, he laughed off the shout-out and even joked about becoming a “Swiftie,” adding, “This is for big timers only.”
🔥 @taylorswift13 shit is popping right now, 😏she shout me out, 🤫she don’t shout you out. LOL 😆 THIS IS FOR BIG TIMERS ONLY! wait I’m the only shout out on the whole album. 🔥 https://t.co/WtNREs3AKy pic.twitter.com/GJ282pVT8m
— 50cent (@50cent) October 3, 2025
While Taylor’s no stranger to celebrity name-drops — from Janet Jackson to Charlie Puth — this one feels special. Rumor has it, “Ruin the Friendship” references her late high school friend Jeffrey Lang, adding a nostalgic and emotional layer to the 50 Cent mention. Imagine prom night, a 50 Cent track playing in the background, and young love slipping away.
Now the big question: what’s 50 Cent’s next move? Known for turning every pop moment into a cash grab, he could drop exclusive merch, tease a remix, or go full viral with social media antics. Either way, the spotlight just got a lot brighter on him.
