By Jesusemen Oratokhai
American rapper Curtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent, has shared his current favorite song. In a viral clip from a recent interview, the hip-hop icon revealed that “Me & U” by Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, is his top pick right now.
“My current song on repeat is ‘Me & U’ by Tems,” 50 Cent stated.
“Me & U” is the lead single from Tems’ critically acclaimed debut studio album, Born in the Wild.
The track stirred controversy when it won the Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at the 2024 BET Awards. Critics argued that a secular artist’s song should not have won in a category that traditionally honors gospel legends like Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans, and Maverick City Music.
