50 Cent in Staten Island

By Chyanne Gilliam

50 Cent is one of the biggest celebrities that has ever come to Staten Island. On September 14th, 2007, 50 Cent visited Staten Island for his five-borough tour. Over 200 people went to the concert at “Club Illusions” in Great Kills. Some fans that weren’t able to get tickets stood outside waiting for the arrival of “50” to try and catch a glimpse of him. They held posters of 50 Cent’s new record, “Curtis” on it. 50 Cent played new and old songs that night. He played new tracks like “AYO Technology,” and “I Get Money.” During his performance, he threw out fake $50 bills with his face on it to the crowd. He also brought out his “G-Unit” members Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, and his personal DJ. After the show, fans were reported in the Staten Island Advance saying, “No, I’m not kidding. He was right here, at Illusions, tattoos over his whole body and everything.”