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50 Cent and Mary J. Blige Draw 26,000 Fans to Hannover on ‘Legacy’ Tour

Nostalgic early-2000s anthems from 50 Cent alongside Mary J. Blige resonated with longtime fans despite premium ticket and merchandise costs.

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Overview

  • Opening acts Xzibit and Fat Joe set the tone with hits like “X” and “All the Way Up” before Mary J. Blige’s soulful renditions led into 50 Cent’s headlining set.
  • 50 Cent closed with classics including “P.I.M.P.,” “Candy Shop” and “Window Shopper,” earning loud acclaim despite minor sound hiccups and brief vocal strain.
  • Fans aged mostly between 20 and 50 grew up on early-2000s hip-hop and RnB and embraced the throwback performances with enthusiastic singing and dancing.
  • Tickets peaked at €180 and merchandise ranged from €40 T-shirts to €350 signed vinyl, highlighting the lucrative market for legacy acts in Europe’s busy summer concert season.
  • Following the German leg, the ‘Legacy’ tour heads to London, Paris and Warsaw, continuing to capitalize on enduring fan loyalty.