‘You Guys Are the Same’: Fans Rave Over 50 Cent’s Pic with His Son Sire Jackson

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his seven-year-old son Sire Jackson spent some quality time together on the morning of Monday, June 1. The 44-year-old rapper posted a photo on Instagram that showed him giving his son a shoulder ride. The father-son duo seemed to be enjoying their time together, causing fans to swoon over their relationship.

50 Cent sported a black shirt that was embellished with a photo of rapper Pop Smoke. The 20 year old was killed in his home in Hollywood Hills on Feb. 19. With a serious expression, the former G-Unit artist struck his pose by throwing up a gun-like hand gesture. His son Sire donned a red shirt and leaned his chin against his father’s head in the shot.

50 Cent giving Sire Jackson a shoulder ride (Photo): 50cent/Instagram

The “In Da Club” artist hinted in his caption that he and his son shared similar personalities. “Big 50, Little 50 you know the Vibes.🤨SireSpirits get the app,” he wrote.

Over 200,000 people gravitated toward the image and insinuated that the young star was a spitting image of his father.

“Like father like son.”

“He is a cutie pie looks like u handsome🤩🤩🤩.”

“Damn look alike😂.”

“So who’s the real 50 🧐.”

“The next generation👊🏽.”

“Awwwwwww great way to start a morning. He is adorable… u need a daughter @50cent

“A Lil 🐐 in the Making! @50cent.”

“You guys are the same 😊 so cute.”

50 Cent’s former girlfriend Daphne Joy is the mother to Sire. While 50 Cent and his young son appear to have an unbreakable bond, the television executive’s relationship with his 23-year-old son Marquise Jackson is anything but sweet. The New York native revealed to XXL magazine reporter Van Lathan in an Instagram Live chat that dates back to May 5 that Marquise didn’t want to have a relationship with him. “I’ve gone places where he was at [and] he left,” 50 Cent said.

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