50 Cent was famously shot nine times early, but no, he has not be shot lately, despite what some recent reports have indicated. In fact, it was 50 himself who shot down the rumor, via an Instagram post shared today (March 10).

Cent is speaking out after false rumors ran rampant on social media of him being the victim of an alleged Hollywood shooting, which he deemed to be "fake news." "Don't worry I'm gonna make it, because this is fake news,

Cent has responded to reports that he was recently shot. "Don't worry I'm gonna make it, because this is fake news!" he captioned a screenshot on Instagram, which read that he was in critical condition and had been hospitalized following a shooting in Hollywood.

Cent has reassured fans he is "doing ok" after a "shooting" - because the rapper said it is "fake news." The star, who's real name is Curtis Jackson, gave his witty response on Instagram - reposting a news story about him.

The way it looks, at least one person wishes 50 Cent was harmed based on a social media rumor that went viral. “Breaking news. Rapper 50 Cent was hospitalized a