Hurricane Chris Slams 50 Cent for Not Booking Local Talent at Shreveport Event

Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris is taking shots at 50 Cent over what he sees as a major disrespect to his hometown. On Sunday, August 18th, the Shreveport native went on Instagram to air out his grievances against the hip-hop mogul, claiming that 50 Cent hosted an event in Shreveport without booking a single Louisiana artist. In a lengthy video and caption, Chris didn’t hold back, accusing 50 Cent’s team of being out of touch with the community and using the city for their own gain.

In his IG post, Hurricane Chris—whose real name is Christopher Dooley Jr.—called out 50 Cent directly, saying that the people around him are from New York and have no understanding of what Shreveport needs. Chris believes these people are keeping local talent out of the picture while 50 Cent and his crew reap the benefits of the city’s resources. He didn’t hesitate to challenge 50 to let him show the real struggles of the community.

Chris wrote, “The people around @50cent are from New York even the ones who live in Shreveport. They are attempting to gatekeep a person who could’ve really made a difference. I challenge you to let me show you our community and the things that the rotten people around you have hidden. We are the fourth worst-educated state in America, murder happens daily, and our youth is lost. None of the people around you know what the city needs, not even the fake non-profits, but that’s another story. We love you, but you have been led wrong by people with no community outreach except downtown. Your pint man can’t name the neighborhoods in my city. I know you’re smart, bro. Everybody’s using you. You mess with cats like @tonyyayo and OG @unclemurda—you gotta be 100.”

This statement set social media buzzing as fans, locals, and hip-hop heads started weighing in on whether Chris had a point or was simply bitter about being left out.

In the video, Hurricane Chris went even deeper into his frustrations. He pointed out how 50 Cent hosted a significant event in Shreveport, yet didn’t book any legendary Louisiana artists. Chris expressed that he’s upset because Shreveport has artists who deserve to be represented on that stage.

Chris didn’t hold back his anger, saying, “You threw a concert in Louisiana and didn’t book no Louisiana legends. You ain’t put no bank in no Louisiana artist’s pocket, but you paid the police a half a million dollars. What type of [expletive] is that? You say you’re with my city, but you’re taking advantage of it. You know it’s cheaper here than where you’re from, and y’all think we’re slow and crazy. Y’all come here and don’t care about us.”

Chris’s rant continued with a focus on how the funds could’ve been used to benefit the community instead of lining the pockets of the police. He voiced his frustration about the struggles the youth face in Shreveport, from violence to a lack of opportunities, and how 50 Cent’s event completely missed addressing those issues.

“We got youngins out here starving, killing each other. That money could’ve gone to anything to help the youth. We don’t need more money in the police; we need money invested into the community. We need people who know the community and who are willing to get their feet dirty to make a difference with their influence,” Chris added.

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Fredo Bang’s Response

Fredo Bang, another Louisiana artist, quickly responded to Hurricane Chris’s claims. Fredo, who hails from Baton Rouge and has a significant following, took issue with Chris’s assertion that 50 Cent didn’t include any Louisiana artists. In a blunt reaction, Fredo Bang addressed the controversy directly, saying, “Who the fuck I am then?”

Fredo’s response suggests that he feels he was included in the event or that his presence should validate the claim that local artists were, in fact, represented. This statement has added another layer to the ongoing debate, as it brings to light the complexities of who gets a platform and why.

50 Cent Responds

50 Cent, never one to shy away from drama, responded to Hurricane Chris in his signature style. Instead of addressing Chris’s concerns directly, 50 Cent shared a snippet from the 1992 movie Juice, featuring a classic scene with DJ Gee-Q auditioning at the Ruff House. The post was accompanied by a playful jab at Hurricane Chris.


The hip-hop mogul captioned the clip with, “Hurricane Flex 😆 boy ya shit is wack, the fvck you think you @FredoBang 🤨 ya shit gets no play in my ride. LOL.”

The Bigger Picture: Community Neglect

The core of Hurricane Chris’s complaint is about more than just being left out of an event. His frustrations represent a deeper issue that many communities face when outsiders come in with big promises but leave the people behind. Shreveport, like many parts of Louisiana, struggles with poverty, a lack of education, and violence. Chris believes that if 50 Cent’s event had included people who truly understand the area’s challenges, there could have been real change.

To add salt to the wound, Chris pointed out how 50 Cent’s team mostly consisted of people from out of town who don’t have any ties to Shreveport’s struggles. He suggested that 50 Cent was being used by those around him to make a profit without genuinely contributing to the local community.

Who Is Hurricane Chris?

For those unfamiliar, Hurricane Chris was once one of the biggest names in Southern hip-hop. He gained fame in 2007 with his debut single “A Bay Bay,” which became a nationwide hit and peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album 51/50 Ratchet dropped that same year and solidified his place in the rap game. However, his momentum slowed down after his follow-up album, Unleashed, failed to make the same impact.

Despite his decline in mainstream popularity, Chris remains a respected figure in Louisiana. His deep roots in Shreveport have made him an unofficial spokesperson for the city’s struggles. Even while facing legal troubles, including a 2020 arrest, Chris has maintained a presence in the music scene and in his community.

The Debate: Is Chris Justified?

Some think that Hurricane Chris’s outburst is more about personal bitterness than real concern. After all, Chris hasn’t been as relevant in the mainstream rap scene in recent years, and some see this as an attempt to regain attention.

It’s hard to say where this situation will go next. If 50 Cent does respond, it could open up a larger conversation about how celebrities engage with communities they aren’t originally from. It might also force a discussion on how hip-hop can play a role in solving real issues like poverty and violence in cities like Shreveport.

Hurricane Chris has made it clear that he won’t stay silent when he feels his city is being disrespected. Whether or not his message gets the attention it deserves, only time will tell.