Eminem sends birthday message to 50 Cent

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The US rapper wished his friend and music collaborator a happy 42nd birthday on Instagram.

Eminem has sent a birthday message to 50 Cent – saying his friend made him want to quit rapping.

US rapper Eminem, 44, wished his collaborator a happy 42nd birthday via Instagram.

Sporting a beard, he rapped a verse from the film 8 Mile, which he said made him want to stop rapping.

What do you get the guy that has everything? Happy birthday @50cent.

A post shared by Marshall Mathers (@eminem) on

“Secondly, I want to remind you of a verse you did, that made me want to quit rapping.”

He added: “That made me want to stop rapping, for a long time. Anyways man, happy birthday, love you homey, peace.”

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Rapper 50 Cent (David Jones/PA)

50 Cent shared the video and wrote: “Thank you Eminem. You know you’re still the best in the world to me man, I love you bro.”

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