A Connecticut bankruptcy judge is not finding 50 Cent’s Instagram money ways funny on Wednesday.
The “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” star has been posting photos of himself with loads of cash on social media (Instagram) since filing for bankruptcy protection last year.
50 Cents insists the posts are jokes, and the money in them is prop cash. But the judge was far from amused with his last “prop” —posting a photo of himself in the federal courthouse with wads of bills in his waistband.
The picture in contention was apparently taken during a court appearance last month.
“That’s not funny,” Judge Ann Nevins told the “Power” star, whose real name is Curtis Jackson.
“While you’re in this courthouse, there is nothing funny going on. This is very serious stuff. I would appreciate it very much if we could keep it that way,” she said in a firm but friendly voice.
“You should all have been advised that there are no electronic devices in this courtroom and that has been extended to conference rooms.”
However, judge Ann indicated that she wouldn’t order him to stop with the posts, although it has already cost him to be visited by treasury agents who questioned whether the cash was counterfeit.
“I’m not telling anybody how they can exercise their rights to free speech, but I want to keep things very serious here,” Nevins said.
The judge is still weighing a request by the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee for Connecticut to take a closer look at Fifty Cent’s finances in the wake of the postings.
The judge did have some kind words for the star, saying he “has made significant strides in reorganizing his financial life.” At last month’s hearing, it was revealed that he’s close to a deal with his creditors that could free him from bankruptcy.
Asked about the judge’s funny money comments after court, Fitty said, “That’s not me anymore,” before breaking into a big grin.
