For years, the choice of Qatar to host the FIFA World Cup was criticized. However, the host country of the most watched sporting event on the planet was determined to put on quite a show, so it contacted some of the most recognized artists. However, some rejected the invitation, like Eminem.
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Eminem rejected a million-dollar offer to appear at the Qatar 2022 World Cup
In a new interview with the program Big Boy’s Neighborhood, 50 Cent said that he and Eminem were offered a total of $9 million to appear at the World Cup in Qatar 2022; however, Slim Shady did not want to do it.
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“Because of the Super Bowl, I got an inquiry about the World Cup and they had a budget of $9 million,” said 50 Cent, recalling his appearance at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show with Eminem, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Anderson .Paak. “I would have taken one and then the other eight would have been for him,” she added (via People).
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“They said, ‘He’s not going to do it,’” 50 Cent recalled of the conversation he had with Eminem’s team.
Although it’s not clear why the ‘Love the Way You Lie’ rapper declined the offer, his response put it as being related to systematic discrimination against women and the LGBTQ+ community in the country, as well as the reported deaths of several migrant workers who helped build the stadiums where the games were held.
Rod Stewart and Shakira also refused to appear in Qatarr
In an interview with the Sunday Times, Stewart revealed that he was offered more than $1 million to perform there. “I turned it down. It’s not okay to go. And the Iranians should also be out for supplying weapons,” she said.
On the other hand, after a series of rumors that Dua Lipa would perform at this year’s World Cup in Qatar, the singer clarified that she was never in negotiations to appear. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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