50 Cent Jokes Michael Rainey Jr. Looks Like ‘Get Out’ Scene

Late on Tuesday, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson took to Instagram with a hilarious shout-out to friend and actor Michael Rainey Jr., quipping that his startled expression looked straight out of Jordan Peele’s hit horror film Get Out. The post, which featured a series of snapshots of the two riding in a car, quickly racked up likes and comments from fans amused by the playful reference.

Playful Social Media Banter

In his caption, 50 Cent wrote, “😆Got my boy looking like that movie GET OUT ! @michaelraineyjr blink so we know your safe. LOL @50centaction @bransoncognac.” The first image shows Rainey’s wide-eyed gaze in the rearview mirror, capturing the exact moment 50 Cent deemed “Get Out worthy.” In the follow-up frames, the actor tries to stifle a grin, underscoring the easygoing camaraderie between the two.

‘get Out’ Reference Sparks Laughter

Get Out, the 2017 thriller that marked Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, follows a young Black man who uncovers a chilling secret when he meets his white girlfriend’s family. Daniel Kaluuya’s iconic performance—especially his terrified glances—is what 50 Cent had in mind when tagging Rainey. The rapper’s nod to the film struck a chord with followers, many of whom replied with laughing-crying emojis and shouted out their favorite horror moments.

From Power To Posts: Michael Rainey Jr.

Michael Rainey Jr. rose to prominence playing Tariq St. Patrick on the Starz drama Power. He’s turned in dramatic turns as the conflicted son of ghost-raiding crime boss James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick). Off camera, Rainey balances shooting schedules with a growing social media presence that often highlights his down-to-earth personality. In this latest post, his co-star and mentor 50 Cent clearly got in on the fun.

50 Cent’s Instagram Humor Legacy

Over the past year, 50 Cent has become known as one of Instagram’s most entertaining voices. He’s poked fun at everyone from Kanye West—teasing his Grammy outfits—to hip-hop peers like Diddy and Eminem. He also uses the platform to promote his business ventures, including his partnership with Branson Cognac, which he tagged alongside Rainey in Tuesday’s post. His mix of roast-style humor and self-promotion has kept him at the top of social media conversation.

Fans quickly drew connections between 50 Cent’s joke and Michael Rainey Jr.’s next on-screen appearances. Some even suggested that Rainey should audition for a role in a horror remake, given his convincingly spooked look. Others simply tagged friends, daring them to “blink” in solidarity.

Though the roast was all in good fun, it also highlighted the genuine rapport between the two. Rainey responded in the comments with a laughing emoji and a shout-out to 50 Cent’s cognac brand, indicating there’s no bad blood—just two friends enjoying a bit of cinematic humor.

This playful moment adds a lighthearted chapter to both men’s ever-busy calendars. Rainey Jr. continues to film his next TV and film projects, while 50 Cent is wrapping production on Power Book IV: Force and expanding his spirits portfolio. But for a brief scroll through Instagram, they paused the hustle to share a laugh over a spine-tingling movie nod.

Their exchange is a reminder that even A-list celebrities need a funny friend to keep them grounded. As fans await their next projects, they can look back on this post as proof that humor crosses genres—and that sometimes a simple “blink” is all it takes to signal you’re still in one piece.

Trivia

50 Cent's television production company, G-Unit Films and Television, has produced several successful shows, including 'Power' on Starz.

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