50 Cent has never been known for keeping his opinions quiet, and his reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating Achilles injury was no different.
After the Indiana Pacers star went down during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, 50 took to social media with a reaction that was equal parts disbelief and frustration. He jokingly wondered who had put “juju” on his man, pointing to the string of Achilles injuries suffered by NBA players during the playoffs.
Haliburton had entered the game already dealing with a calf issue, but the injury came suddenly and ended his night almost immediately. The moment was brutal for Indiana, especially with the Pacers fighting for an NBA championship.
50 Cent had been openly supporting Indiana during its remarkable playoff run, so his reaction felt personal. He wasn’t offering medical analysis or pretending to have answers. He was simply watching a young star’s championship dream disappear in front of him—and reacting exactly as only 50 Cent could.