Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent is being criticized for encouraging Louisiana voters to support Amendment 2, a Republican-led initiative that proposes changes to the state tax code. In a last-minute video shared through his G-Unity Foundation, he emphasized the amendment’s potential to bring jobs and economic growth to the state.
State Representative Tammy Phelps, however, expressed doubts about the amendment and urged Shreveport voters to consider the long-term effects. She warned that changing the state’s constitution could have lasting impacts on existing policies.
It turned out, though, that 50 Cent’s last-minute endorsement was not enough because among the rejected amendments was a sweeping overhaul of how Louisiana manages its tax revenue and state budget.
