The greatest tag team in history nearly formed in 2003, when WWE icon ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage met up with 50 Cent. The former world champion got a cosign from from 50, right as the wrestler dropped his debut hip-hop album, Be a Man.
Be a Man wasn’t a critical or commercial success. It sold about 15,000 copies and was eviscerated by critics. However, the record does feature one cult classic — a hilarious Hulk Hogan diss track that gave Be a Man its title. “Be a Man” does have some vicious bars, especially when Macho Man took aim at Hogan‘s acting career:
They call you Hollywood?
Don′t make me laugh
‘Cause your movies and your actin′ skills are both trash
Your movie straight to video, the box office can’t stand
While I got myself a feature role in Spider-Man
With his killshot in the chamber, the ‘Cream of the Crop’ Savage linked up with 50 Cent to grab an official cosign. He got it, and the meetup with caught on film thanks to Fuse TV.
“Get a shot of this right here,” 50 said as he held Macho‘s CD up to the camera. “Randy Savage. Boy, if you ain’t got it, you don’t know what music is.”
Watch the footage of 50 meeting up with the Macho Man below.
Best Performances in WrestleMania History
Every year atWrestleMania, the pomp and pageantry are just as important as the in-ring action. Over the decades, some truly unforgettable musical performances have helped set the tone for legendary entrances. Whether it’s a hard-hitting metal riff, a surprise hip-hop cameo, or a full-blown stage production, these moments helped define the vibe ofThe Showcase of the Immortals. Here are some of the best live entrance theme performances inWrestleManiahistory:
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