50 Cent and Eminem are one of the most recognizable and dynamic hiphop artists. The two are said to have a special bond and have supported one another in their careers. In an interview, the rapper, 50 Cent, compared his mentor, Eminem, to the tennis legend, Serena Williams.

Just as Dr. Dre did with Slim Shady, Eminem was the one, who spotted 50 Cent’s untapped talent. 50 Cent got inspired by Serena Williams ‘ success. Similar to Serena, who won the US Open in 1999 to become the first African-American tennis player to win a Grand Slam title in 40 years, Eminem defied racial stereotypes to dominate the music industry.

Serena Williams inspires artists from all fields

American tennis legend, Serena Williams’ impact on women’s tennis is unprecedented. Since she was three, Serena and her elder sister Venus, practised for several hours everyday under the guidance of their father. Over the course of her career, she won 23 major singles titles, the most in the open era, among both male and female tennis players. Thus, the former world no. 1 motivates, not just fellow tennis players but also professionals in other fields, to push themselves to become better.

Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, who gained celebrity status with his songs, ‘In Da Club’ and ‘Candy Shop,’ once compared Eminem’s and Serena’s careers. In an exclusive interview, he said, “I think Em’ is like Serena Williams. There’s no particular gender or race which is supposed to be involved in things, it’s universal.”

He further added, “Music is universal. Em is one of the best writers I’ve ever come across. Not many people are as talented.”

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Eminem, in the opinion of 50 Cent, has not received enough credit for his contribution to the hip-hop industry. According to him, Eminem made hip-hop more approachable, which increased the genre’s appeal. He also clarified his relationship with the star rapper. He said, “We speak to each other every other day. I credit everything that’s going with me to Em – he gave me a shot.”

Serena rocks the crowd with her music

Without a doubt, Serena Williams wants to enjoy herself as much as she can after her evolution away from tennis. This was evident during her recent appearance at the US Grand Prix. Serena attended a celebrity-studded party after the F1 race, and donned a surprising role.

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The American tennis legend, recently, shared a brief video of her performing as a DJ, at the Formula 1 after-party. Her fans were pleasantly surprised to see their favorite star grooving to the music. Despite her recent involvements in such activities, Serena shocked her fans, when she revealed that wasn’t retired.

With Serena gradually transitioning to a fun-filled lifestyle, do you see her making an unexpected comeback to professional tennis again?