A surprising lineup of music stars is reportedly heading to one of Washington, D.C.’s most exclusive conservative hotspots. According to reports, 50 Cent will headline a Fourth of July celebration at Executive Branch, the private members-only club co-owned by Donald Trump Jr., as part of festivities surrounding America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The performance marks a notable development for the rapper, who previously distanced himself from participating in political events despite receiving lucrative offers.
50 Cent Leads Star-Studded Performance Lineup
The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson, is expected to take the stage Friday at Executive Branch ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Insiders told The Daily Beast that 50 Cent won’t be the only big-name performer appearing at the event.
Music producer Timbaland and rapper Ja Rule are also reportedly scheduled to perform during the celebration, creating a lineup few would have predicted given the venue’s strong ties to the MAGA movement.
The event is being held as part of festivities tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, which is expected to draw a mix of political figures, business leaders, and celebrity guests.
Donald Trump Jr.’s Club Has Become A Conservative Power Hub
Executive Branch, located in Washington’s Georgetown neighborhood, has quickly become a gathering place for influential conservative figures since opening its doors. Trump Jr. co-owns the private club alongside 1789 Capital executives Christopher Buskirk and Omeed Malik.
The venue, which previously operated as a billiards bar, has emerged as a high-profile destination for Republican politicians, media personalities, and wealthy donors looking to network outside of traditional political circles. According to reports, guests expected to attend the event include Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Bettina Trump, along with several prominent Republican figures.
50 Cent Previously Turned Down A Massive Trump Offer
The reported performance comes after 50 Cent revealed he previously rejected an opportunity to appear at one of President Donald Trump‘s campaign events. In 2024, the rapper disclosed that he turned down a $3 million offer to perform at Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden.
At the time, 50 Cent explained that he preferred to stay away from political endorsements altogether. “I’m afraid about politics,” he said. “It’s because when you do get involved in it, no matter how you feel, someone passionately disagrees with you.”
Former Rivals Could Share The Same Stage
One of the more unexpected details surrounding the event is the inclusion of Ja Rule in the reported lineup. The two rappers famously feuded throughout the early 2000s in one of hip-hop’s most bitter and public rivalries. What began as tensions between 50 Cent and Ja Rule eventually escalated into a years-long war involving diss tracks, interviews, and public insults, with both artists regularly taking shots at each other in music and the media.
The feud intensified after 50 Cent’s rise to mainstream stardom, as he repeatedly accused Ja Rule of copying other artists’ styles and challenged his credibility in the rap world. Ja Rule fired back with his own diss tracks, helping fuel a rivalry that dominated hip-hop headlines for years and became one of the defining rap feuds of the era.
Although both artists have found success beyond music and the intensity of the conflict has largely faded, 50 Cent has occasionally revived the rivalry on social media, poking fun at his former adversary decades after their initial clashes.
Trump’s America 250 Celebration Has Already Faced Multiple Performer Withdrawals
The reported Executive Branch performance comes as another Trump-linked celebration has been plagued by high-profile cancellations.
Earlier this year, organizers announced a major concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of The Great American State Fair, a multi-day event designed to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. However, several artists who were initially announced for the festival later withdrew after raising concerns about the event’s political ties.
Among the performers who ultimately backed out were Morris Day and The Time, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, The Commodores, Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, and Milli Vanilli’s Fabrice Morvan. Some artists claimed they initially believed the celebration would be a bipartisan patriotic event rather than one closely associated with President Donald Trump and his administration.
“Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of,” Michaels said in an Instagram statement announcing his withdrawal. “Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.”