DJ Whoo Kid Crowns 50 Cent King of New York – Says Jay-Z Struggled to Sell Tickets Worldwide
DJ Whoo Kid isn’t holding back in his latest interview. The legendary DJ and close G-Unit collaborator firmly declares 50 Cent as the true King of New York, arguing that even Jay-Z couldn’t match 50’s global pull during his peak run.
Whoo Kid recalls touring Europe with both artists, noting that Jay-Z (sometimes linked with Diddy) simply wasn’t selling like G-Unit. “We were in arenas… he just wouldn’t sell,” he explains. He contrasts that era with today’s more calculated tours, emphasizing how unstoppable 50 felt at his height.
The conversation turns nostalgic as Whoo Kid shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories — being the “comic relief” on the tour bus, Banks’ tough-guy persona melting into laughter, and even Nas switching from serious to silly. He also touches on the infamous G-Unit chain robbery in Chicago and how social media would have changed everything if it existed during their run.
Whoo Kid reflects on his unique position — DJing for everyone from Mobb Deep to M.O.P. while staying true to his mixtape roots. His loyalty to 50 Cent shines through, painting a picture of an era when G-Unit felt untouchable.
This latest installment of the Diverse Mentality interview adds more fuel to the never-ending 50 Cent vs. Jay-Z debate, delivered straight from someone who lived it.
