From Fanboy to the Main Stage: Davido Shares Throwback Moment with 50 Cent
Imagine meeting your idol… and getting turned down for a photo.
That’s exactly what happened to a young Davido back in the day. In a recent sit-down on The Breakfast Club, the Afrobeats sensation shared a story that proves just how far he’s come.
He was only 14, tagging along with family during his brother’s birthday celebration in Las Vegas. While everyone else was out living it up, Davido — still a teenager — was chilling in the hotel lobby. That’s when he spotted Lloyd Banks, one of his early faves. He managed to snag a quick photo and was buzzing with excitement.
Then came 50 Cent.
“Man, I saw him and ran up like, ‘Wow! 50 Cent, I love you. Can I get a picture?’” Davido recalled with a grin. “He just said ‘No’ and walked off.”
Ouch.
Years later, the tables turned. When Davido had become a global music force himself, he ran into 50 again — and reminded him of that awkward Vegas moment. 50’s response? Classic: “You’re here now, right?”
Fast forward to today, and it’s a whole different vibe. Not only did 50 bring Davido out as a surprise guest at Madison Square Garden, but the two are also set to share the spotlight at a massive show in London this year — with none other than Mary J. Blige joining the lineup.
From getting curved as a teenage fan to headlining with your former hero? That’s the full-circle story dreams are made of.
