AceShowbiz - 50 Cent recently shared insights about a deeply personal aspect of his life during an interview promoting his new film, Street Fighter. In the movie, he portrays the legendary boxer Balrog, but the conversation also touched on a vulnerable part of his past: learning about his late mother’s sexuality.

In the discussion with Variety published on October 17, 50 Cent reflected on how he first realized that his mother, Sabrina, was a lesbian. While his 2005 feature verse on The Game’s hit song "Hate It or Love It" already hinted at his feelings about this revelation, he elaborated on the experience from a childhood perspective.

He explained that as a child, when he saw his mom with other women, he simply viewed them as friends because that was the most straightforward interpretation for a young boy. It wasn’t until his grandmother explained the true nature of those relationships that he fully understood what was happening. Rather than feeling ashamed, he embraced his upbringing and the complexity of those early emotions.

50 Cent also spoke about the confusion he felt growing up with this knowledge in a world that wasn’t always accepting. He used vulnerability as a tool to express that confusion, which he had also conveyed in his earlier music. This candidness highlights how his personal experiences shaped his artistic expression.

Tragically, 50 Cent lost his mother when he was just 8 years old. He recalled attending her funeral and the difficulty in comprehending her death at such a young age. His grandparents tried to comfort him by saying she was going to a better place, but the reality was hard for him to grasp. He described the loss as the disappearance of everything good in his life at that moment.

Sabrina was only 15 years old when she gave birth to 50 Cent, adding further context to the challenges they both faced. The rapper’s openness about his mother’s life and their relationship offers a rare glimpse into the personal struggles behind his public persona.

This reflection on family, identity, and loss comes amid the promotion of Street Fighter, an action-adventure film that will introduce audiences to new dimensions of 50 Cent’s talents as an actor beyond his music career.

As fans anticipate the release of the film, 50 Cent’s willingness to discuss intimate and complex topics serves as a reminder of the humanity behind the celebrity, showing that personal history continues to influence his journey both on and off screen.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.