50 Cent’s Attempt at Yoga Leaves Fans in Stitches, Russell Simmons Steps In To Offer Support

Whether 50 Cent is getting at one of his enemies, posting about “Power” or just providing commentary on everyday life, his followers usually respond in a major way.

That’s just what they did on Sunday after the rapper shared a comedic post about attempting yoga. And based on the caption, 50 thought it was much easier than it actually looked.

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The 43-year-old also said he watched longtime yoga buff Russell Simmons do a few moves on social media and couldn’t even come close to what he saw.

“Man I can’t do this sh–,” wrote 50 next to a photo of himself sitting down with a perplexed look on his face. “I just saw @unclerush on live my legs won’t even touch the floor.”

Simmons responded at some point and provided 50 with some encouragement.

“Love u you are a true yogi You smile when things get tough u laugh at danger you only pick on bullies God blessed u with a unique role Keep inspiring” wrote the Def Jam co-founder.

From there, the rapper’s fans said how amusing they found his post and called him funny and entertaining.

“πŸ˜‚@50 you a fool. but I love itπŸ’‹πŸ’‹” one person commented.

“But you look cute trying πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚”

Some comments about Simmons were mixed in, with a few Instagram users criticizing him for even weighing in on 50’s post. Because in 2017 Simmons was accused of sexual assault and rape by several women, and he’s kept a low profile ever since.

But besides those who blasted the 61-year-old, there were others who stayed focused on 50 and gave him some yoga tips.

“You can do it!!! Just take some deep breaths and your body will relax 😊 Namaste πŸ™πŸΎ 50 πŸ‘‘,” someone else chimed in.

“it gets easier but yah gotta do it every day,” another person wrote.

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