At this point, he adopted the alias 50 Cent, symbolizing change. He explained that the name was inspired by Kelvin Martin, a notorious Brooklyn robber from the 1980s who was also known as 50 Cent.

50 Cent was seen turning around in his seat to speak to Budden, who sat just behind him with his girlfriend. ... with users pointing out the irony of the moment given their turbulent pasts.