50 Cent Reacts to Taylor Swift’s Shoutout on The Life of a Showgirl

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You can find 50 Cent in the showgirl’s club.

The rapper known as “Window Shopper” was thrilled to learn he’d been mentioned on Taylor Swift‘s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. He couldn’t help reacting to the news.

“@taylorswift things are really happening right now,” the “In Da Club” rapper wrote in an October 3rd Instagram post showing Taylor’s album cover. “She mentioned me. She doesn’t mention you. LOL. THIS IS ONLY FOR IMPORTANT PEOPLE! @50centaction wait, I’m the only one she mentioned on the entire album.”

Regarding where 50 Cent, known for Get Rich or Die Trying, appears on The Life of a Showgirl, which came out on October 3rd? He’s featured on the sixth track, “Ruin the Friendship,” as he reminisces about a memory from his high school days.

Oh my god, the song just *gets* me. It’s like, she’s describing prom night, and I can totally picture it – having fun, but everything’s bittersweet. She says a wilted corsage is hanging from her wrist, which is just… perfect. Then she talks about looking over his shoulder and seeing him, and she sings, ‘You looking at me…’ and it wasn’t a come-on, it wasn’t meant to be anything more. But then, as the 50 Cent song is playing – can you *believe* the detail?! – she admits, ‘Should’ve kissed you anyway.’ Seriously, I’m obsessed with that line! It’s just… everything.

Even though the “Candy Shop” rapper was the only one specifically named by Taylor, she also didn’t avoid leaving hints connected to other famous people.

And naturally, her fiancé Travis Kelce was included, as she created her most explicit song yet, drawing inspiration from their relationship.

In the song “Wood,” she sings that “the curse on me was broken by your magic wand,” and also makes a nod to the podcast Jason Kelce and Travis host, called “New Heights of manhood.”

Fans, known as Swifties, have analyzed other songs on the album, including “Cancelled,” in which she mentions enjoying the company of friends “dressed in Gucci and involved in controversy.” While Taylor hasn’t revealed who she’s referring to, many believe the lyrics point to close friends Blake Lively or Brittany Mahomes, both of whom have been connected to public scandals.

Regarding the song “Actually Romantic,” many fans think it’s a reaction to Charli XCX‘s 2024 song “Sympathy is a Knife.” That song details the insecurities Charli felt while being part of the same friend group as Taylor during her 2023 relationship with The 1975‘s Matty Healy, who is the bandmate of Charli’s husband, George Daniel.

Taylor sings, “I overheard you calling me ‘Boring Barbie’ when the alcohol gave you courage. You celebrated with my former partner and then told me you were happy he ended things abruptly / You composed a song admitting it bothers you to even look at me.”

The singer of “Blank Space” doesn’t need to mention anyone specifically to make her message clear, as she recently praised the raw and powerful songs on Showgirl.

“It also has a bit of an edge, and I’m really happy about that,” Taylor explained in an interview with BBC 1 Radio on October 3rd. “It represents the complete story of life’s ups and downs. For me, there’s always some kind of drama that someone brings into my life. And honestly, that’s really enjoyable to write about.”

 

For more fun decoding Taylor’s The Life of a Showgirl Easter eggs, keep reading…

The first song on Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl alludes to Ophelia, a character in William Shakespeare‘s Hamlet, and her unfortunate story.

The lyrics suggest Taylor could have been overwhelmed by sadness if her significant other hadn’t rescued her. Essentially, she was saved from deep despair by true love.

“I heard you calling / On the megaphone,” Taylor sings. “You wanna see me all alone.”

The song’s words seem to reference Travis Kelce jokingly teasing Taylor on his New Heights podcast. He mentioned she didn’t meet up with him after her Eras Tour shows, and that’s actually how their relationship started.

“I swore loyalty to me, myself and I,” the lyrics continue. “Right before you lit my sky up.”

Prior to meeting Travis, Taylor had recently ended things with Matty Healy. She had described herself as one of the “independent girlies” back in July 2023.

But after Travis went to her concert in Kansas City that same month, sparks began to fly.

Recently, Taylor’s fiancé has joined her tradition of hiding clues, playfully referencing lyrics from “The Fate of Ophelia” on Instagram back in July. He shared photos with Taylor, captioning them “Had some adventures this offseason,” and adding, “Kept it [100].”

So, how does this relate to Taylor’s song? The lyrics say, “You dug me out of my grave and saved my heart from the fate of Ophelia / Keep it one hundred.”

In the second song on the album, Taylor pays tribute to the iconic performer Elizabeth Taylor, referencing places she loved, like the Plaza Athénée in Paris and Musso & Frank’s in Los Angeles.

In the song, Taylor also compares herself to the Cleopatra actress. Similar to Taylor now, Elizabeth frequently appeared in the news because of everything-from her relationships to her stunning clothes.

But, as Taylor notes in her song, “Oftentimes it doesn’t feel so glamorous to be me.”

In the cheerful song “Opalite,” which Travis had previously shared was his favorite from the Showgirl album, Taylor Swift alludes to the story of their relationship.

Having experienced plenty of difficult relationships in the past, Taylor now seems to have found peace and tranquility with Travis – her current relationship feels calm and serene, like the gentle glow of opalite.

Taylor, Max Martin and Shellback are listed as the writers of Showgirl. However, the late George Michael is also credited on “Father Figure” because the song uses a sample from his 1987 song with the same title.

Taylor Swift’s team showed their support, with George’s team posting on Instagram on Oct. 2, “Thank you @taylorswift for including George in such a special moment.”

We’re now at track five on Showgirl, and historically, this is where Taylor Swift places her most emotionally devastating songs on an album.

Oh my gosh, in “Eldest Daughter,” Taylor – you guys, she’s the daughter of Andrea Swift and Scott Swift, who later had Austin Swift – she *totally* gets real about life, you know? All the good stuff and the hard stuff, but it’s all about how she *always* stays true to the people she loves. It’s just… so her, honestly.

As the song states, “Cause I’m not someone who’s mean or unkind / And this isn’t ruthless / And I promise I’ll always be there for you,” followed by, “I’ll never exclude you / There are so many disloyal people / Those who try to manipulate others / But I’ll always keep my promise.”

The sixth track on Showgirl recounts a story of wishing things had been different in a relationship that never really began. The lyrics evoke a feeling of longing, with lines like, “Have fun, it’s prom / Wilted corsage dangles from my wrist / Over his shoulder I catch a glimpse / And see…You looking at me / And it was not an invitation / But as the 50 Cent song played / Should’ve kissed you anyway.”

Taylor Swift mentions her close friend Abigail Anderson in these sad lines about dealing with loss: “When I left school, I lost touch with you / Abigail called me with the bad news / Goodbye, and we’ll never know why.”

“Actually Romantic” isn’t actually a song *about* a love story, exactly. Instead, it’s a reaction to someone-who isn’t named in the lyrics-and who, apparently, has spent a considerable amount of time discussing Taylor.

Taylor sings, “I high-fived my ex, and then you told me you were happy he cut off contact with me.” She continues, “You even wrote a song about how seeing me bothers you / Some people might take that the wrong way / But honestly, it’s kind of sweet.”

Although Taylor doesn’t often share the inspiration behind her songs, many fans online think this one was influenced by Charli XCX. Charli opened for Taylor during the Reputation Tour and is also friends with Taylor’s former boyfriend, Matty, and his partner, Gabbriette Bechtel.

When Charli-whose husband is George Daniel, a member of the band The 1975-released her album brat in June 2024, people wondered if her song “Sympathy is a Knife” was a diss track aimed at Taylor Swift. However, two months later, Taylor appeared to end the speculation by publicly complimenting Charli’s work.

Taylor shared with New York magazine on August 26th that she’s been incredibly impressed with Charli’s musical talent ever since hearing ‘Stay Away’ back in 2011. She described Charli’s songwriting as both dreamlike and original, noting that she consistently takes songs in unexpected directions. Taylor added that she appreciates seeing such dedication and effort rewarded. “Her writing is surreal and inventive, always. She just takes a song to places you wouldn’t expect it to go, and she’s been doing it consistently for over a decade. I love to see hard work like that pay off.”

TopMob News has reached out to reps for comment on the speculation and has not heard back.

On the very top of Taylor’s wish list? A forever with Travis. That includes starting a family.

“I just want you,” she sings. “Have a couple kids / Got the whole block looking like you.”

Taylor says that hoping for love by wishing on a star “never did me any good.” However, now that she’s with Travis, she feels so secure that she doesn’t even need to knock on wood for good luck. She’s that confident in their relationship.

Girls, I don’t need to catch the bouquet,” she sings in the lyrics, “to know tough times are coming.”

She proved to be correct. Taylor and Travis shared the news of their engagement in August 2025, following a two-year relationship.

The song also references New Heights, with Taylor explaining that it played a role in how their relationship began.

On track 10, Taylor is mentoring someone who has faced public backlash – a situation she herself understands. She’s helping them recover after being canceled, drawing on her own past experiences with similar criticism.

“Join me,” she said, offering advice. “People will flee when they see us.” She then added, “It’s a good thing my friends cancelled-I prefer them mysterious, dressed in Gucci and surrounded by a little drama.”

“Honey” truly lives up to its name! On the 11th song of the album, Taylor shares how Travis has completely changed the meaning of certain words for her. Previously, terms like “honey” and “sweetheart” might have brought up unpleasant memories, but now, she associates them with Travis.

Taylor softly sings, “Let me chase away your sadness / Whenever you call me ‘honey’.” She continues, “Think of warm summer days, pink sunsets / You’re welcome to call me ‘honey’ if you’d like / Because I’m the person you desire.”

In fact, Travis did call Taylor “sweetie” during her debut appearance on New Heights in August.

For her final act, Taylor teamed up with friend Sabrina Carpenter.

The song connects with “Elizabeth Taylor,” offering a look at the life of a showgirl from behind the curtain. Though it appears dazzling, there’s always a cost, and the experienced performer needs to make the newcomer understand that.

The song’s words create a vivid image: “She confessed, ‘I would give anything-even my soul-to experience a truly wonderful life, one that’s completely my own’ / But that’s not the reality for showgirls / They’re simply discarded and forgotten.”

Finally, after discovering what it’s like to be a showgirl, the performers come together for a last bow, saying, “That’s our show / We love you so much, goodnight!”

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2025-10-03 21:48