'X Factor': Honey G Defended From Racism Claims By 50 Cent

50 Cent has leapt to the defence of ‘X Factor’ contestant Honey G, after she was accused of being racist. 

Some viewers claimed she has appropriated aspects of black culture on the ITV talent show, even comparing her outfits and performance style to “black face”. 

Fellow rapper 50 Cent has now claimed such critics have no idea “what racism really is”, as he praised her for “bringing some happiness into the world”. 

Speaking to the Daily Star, he said: “She is entertaining, and I guarantee there is not going to be a hip-hop artist in the world who is going to be offended by her.

“For anybody who thinks a white person performing music of black origin is racist, you know they don’t know what racism really is. 

“Come and speak to real victims of racism who have seen their kids shot up. These people complaining ain’t got a clue. A middle-aged white woman rapping along to Dre and Tupac ain’t even close to being racist.”

He added: “I would like to see her go far, at least she is bringing some happiness into the world. My message to her is haters always gonna hate, rise above it.” 

Honey G herself previously refuted racism accusations, claiming she has been heavily influenced by black culture. 

“Any claims about me being racist are completely false and ridiculous,” she told the Daily Star.

“I’ve been heavily influenced by rap and hip-hop culture and involved in it for a number of years.”

50 Cent is the latest rapper to come out as a Honey G fan, as Snoop Dogg previously revealed he would drop everything to duet with her, if she is to make the ‘X Factor’ final. 

‘The X Factor’ continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV.