Tyrese Haliburton Reveals 50 Cent Performed for Free at His Wedding While Others Demanded $750K
Tyrese Haliburton and his new wife, Jade Jones, celebrated their marriage with hip-hop star 50 Cent performing with them.
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Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones (Image credits - Daily Mail)
Tyrese Haliburton has been through some ups and downs over the past year. After rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last year, he was forced to miss the entire 2025-26 campaign.
While it was a huge setback in his professional career, his personal life was much better. Haliburton has been dating Jade Jones since their college days at Iowa State University.
After getting engaged last year, the couple took an important life step this summer when they officially tied the knot. Haliburton wanted live music at his wedding but quickly discovered it comes with a staggering price tag.
During a recent appearance on Boardroom Talks, he revealed that artists quoted as high as $750,000 for a 30-minute performance. He was ready to drop the idea of live music until 50 Cent came to his rescue.
It was special. We’ve been able to have a cool relationship for a while. He was supposed to come to my wedding, he was helping me look for performers to perform at the wedding. We went to a bunch of different people. Prices is kinda crazy. 30 minutes. 750 bands. I was shocked. So I was like ‘I ain’t gonna do nothing’. He was like ‘Nah, I’m gonna do it brother’.
Tyrese Haliburton on Boardroom
Speedy was in SHOCK when Tyrese Haliburton revealed a couple of artists tried to charge him $750K for a 30 MINUTE performance at his wedding, then LEFT HIM ON READ when he offered to cover the private jet and accommodation instead 😭💀
— Killa 🌺 (@KillaKreww) September 21, 2026
He also revealed 50 Cent didn’t charge him… pic.twitter.com/fXfGSGwJqL
The couple tied the knot at an Indianapolis courthouse in July before their formal wedding ceremony. The wedding ceremony was held in the following month and saw several A-listers in attendance. The photos of the wedding were loved by many, and even LeBron James congratulated the couple on their big day.
Several clips of 50 Cent performing at the wedding went viral across social media. The two share a good relationship with each other as the artist’s alcohol is a sponsor for the Indiana Pacers. The rapper came to Haliburton’s rescue and even performed at the wedding for free.
Fans react to 50 Cent performing at Tyrese Haliburton’s wedding for free
Haliburton expected a substantial cost for a live performance at his wedding, but the figure of $750k for just 30 minutes definitely caught him off guard. The Pacers guard did not tell anyone about 50 Cent’s performance as he wanted to leave it as a surprise for the wedding guests.
After he revealed that 50 Cent performed at his wedding for free, fans were quick to react to his comments.
Respect matters more than money, that 50 Cent gesture stands out.
— Arielle Kruse (@AriiKruse1) September 22, 2026
$750K for 30 minutes is WILD 😭💀 Meanwhile, 50 Cent said “just cover the flight and hotel” — that’s a whole different level of class. 🔥
— LKG (@LkgRmfc) September 22, 2026
50 the OG pic.twitter.com/Mo9JLbMeYW
— NBAZelle (@zelluszee) September 21, 2026
50 a real one but I’m not performing for a free ride and place to stay 😂
— Jarel (@jayT_216) September 21, 2026
This tells you a lot about 50 cent say what yall want about the man but he's fair and knows that's a great relationship is more valuable then the money….oh and I'm sure he was the biggest star out of everybody he asked and he did out of love 🫡💯
— Trav (@TravKeepItReal) September 21, 2026
People like Taylor swift get 7-9 million for a “private show” and that was 10 years ago.. cardi b charges 2-6 million. He got some VERY good deals. He so rich he out of touch with the cost of things.
— Nace (@TwinTadoe) September 22, 2026
50 cent really said 'just get me there' while these other artists said 750K and LEFT HIM ON READ like sir you are not beyoncé
— Ember (@emberdoesasmr) September 22, 2026
Nothing exposes the difference between access and an actual relationship like a wedding invoice. 😭
— MaxB (@MegaMaxing) September 22, 2026
One artist wanted $750,000 for THIRTY minutes. That is $25,000 a minute, then left Haliburton on read when he offered the private jet and accommodation instead.
50 Cent charged…
Fans heaped praise on 50 Cent for the gesture, as it reflected a relationship that went beyond a business transaction. Haliburton was forever grateful to him and even called him family for what he did.
Tyrese Haliburton reveals a rapper left him on read and did not respond to his proposal
Tyrese Haliburton is one of the top earners in the NBA. He signed a five-year, $244.6 million contract with the Pacers in 2024. Hence, it is not surprising that a couple of rappers charged him $750k for 30-minute performances.
The 26-year-old tried to work out an alternative arrangement by offering to cover private-jet travel and accommodations. However, he was disappointed when one of the rappers left him on read and didn’t respond.
During the interview, he revealed that the experience left him so frustrated that he no longer wanted to listen to the artist’s music.
I hit him. I said ‘I can’t do that. But if you want, I can pay for the PJ, accommodations. You good. I’ll take care of it completely.’ He left me on read. After that I said ‘It’s over with, I’ll never rock with him. I can’t bump him out of respect.’
Tyrese Haliburton on Boardroom
Haliburton did not disclose the name of the artist. However, it came together in the end, and the newly married couple were able to throw a wonderful ceremony for their guests as 50 Cent stole the show.
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