Rotimi, best known for his role as Dre on Power, has had an equally compelling music career. The artist, who has many talents, revealed insights into his unexpected collaboration with 50 Cent’s G-Unit and a viral $300,000 debt scandal that turned out to be a strategic media move during a recent interview with VladTV.

A Fortuitous Encounter with G-Unit

Rotimi’s career took a surprising turn while shooting the second season of Power. During a studio session, he remembered a chance encounter with G-Unit’s music executive, Tony G. Rotimi, who was pursuing a music career in parallel with his acting and had already been making waves with his music but wasn’t expecting what was coming next. Tony G introduced Rotimi to 50 Cent, but the meeting didn’t start well because Rotimi was late. Despite being tardy at first, his talent made up for it.

Rotimi’s performance of ‘Lotto’ for 50 Cent left a lasting impression. 50 Cent, known for his business acumen and ear for talent, was convinced that Rotimi had star potential. This moment resulted in the beginning of Rotimi’s music career under the G-Unit banner.

The Viral $300,000 Debt Stunt

A few years after signing with G-Unit, Rotimi was caught in an unexpected media storm. 50 Cent publicly accused him of owing $300,000, which quickly went viral. Although it initially appeared to be a serious accusation, Rotimi soon realized it was a clever move orchestrated by 50 Cent himself.

The timing of the stunt was not coincidental. It happened at the same time as Rotimi was releasing his EP, which was already on the R&B charts. 50 Cent’s public allegations drew massive attention, turning the alleged debt into a marketing goldmine. This was 50 Cent’s way of highlighting Rotimi’s musical success. By strategically mentioning Rotimi’s album success amid the accusations of debt, 50 Cent ensured that the public was talking about the music, even if they initially clicked on the story about the scandal.

A Strategic Departure and Support from 50 Cent

Rotimi’s career path began to shift as he delved deeper into his Afrobeats sound. As an artist from Nigeria, Afrobeats, a genre gaining global traction, seemed like the right direction for him. Even though he had been signed to G-Unit, Rotimi realized that independence was necessary for his future career, which 50 Cent fully supported.

50 Cent helped Rotimi turn the $300,000 situation into a positive outcome instead of allowing it to become negative publicity. With 50’s support, Rotimi was able to transition out of his G-Unit deal and continue on his independent path. What could have been a contentious debt crisis instead became a launch pad for Rotimi’s next chapter in music.

From G-Unit to Afrobeats Stardom

Rotimi is currently establishing his own style in music, combining his R&B roots with the energetic beats of Afro beats. Rotimi’s journey is proof of his versatility and resilience, as he has a solid acting career and a growing music portfolio. Tony G and I had a chance encounter during a studio session, but it turned out to be a successful career that spanned viral stunts and industry shifts, all while staying true to his artistic vision.

And through it all, 50 Cent’s role as both a mentor and a savvy businessman remains clear. Helping Rotimi turn what could have been a setback into a breakthrough moment.