Comedian Luenell recently shared her thoughts on the comedy scene, particularly pointing out the lack of female representation at a comedy festival organized by 50 Cent. During her commentary, Luenell noted that the industry remains highly misogynistic, emphasizing her disappointment with what she heard about the event’s lineup.
Luenell, who has worked with 50 Cent in the past on “Power Book II: Ghost,” expressed her frustration after hearing that the festival featured a lineup of male comedians, with no women included. She mentioned that while she hadn’t seen any official paperwork, she got her information from colleagues who were on flights heading to the festival’s location. According to her sources, there wasn’t a single female comic on board, which led her to question the inclusivity of the event.
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Despite her criticism, Luenell made it clear that she has nothing but love for 50 Cent, acknowledging his support for her career and his general appreciation for comedy. However, she highlighted the importance of having both men and women represented at such events, noting that the audiences at these shows consist of both genders. Luenell even addressed the argument that there might not be enough female comedians “generating heat” right now, confidently stating that her sell-out shows prove otherwise.
Interestingly, Luenell admitted she wasn’t asked to participate in the festival and added that she’s already “booked and busy” with her own projects, suggesting that she wouldn’t have been available even if she were approached.
It didn’t take long for 50 Cent to respond to Luenell’s remarks. The rapper-turned-entrepreneur took to Instagram, posting a video clip of Luenell’s commentary along with a caption that read: “Proof you can’t make everybody happy.”
In his post, 50 Cent made it clear that he respects Luenell’s work, referencing their collaboration on “Power Book II: Ghost.” He added a playful yet pointed comment, saying, “We saw her big ass was booked already, so we didn’t reach out.” He also mentioned that he had indeed considered other high-profile female comedians like Monique, Sommore, and Amy Schumer but implied that their busy schedules prevented them from participating, ending with, “They on FIRE WTF.”
