Scotland star spotted at TRNSMT among 50 Cent crowd
A famous Scots footballer was spotted yesterday at Glasgow Green enjoying the first day of TRNSMT as rapper 50 Cent took to the stage to perform. Ex-Rangers star Billy Gilmour, who now plays for Napoli, was seen in the crowd watching the US rapper play the first headline set of the weekend, Glasgow Live reports.
The 50-year-old Candy Shop hitmaker was the closing performance of the first evening of the three day festival in the city with a performance which included a backdrop of neon signs with images including lollipops and 50 Cent coins. The star got the crowd going wild as he performed all of his best hits over an hour and a half period with a series of dancers.
Unfortunately for Billy, 50 Cent has already previously pledged his loyalty to Celtic FC as he shared his hopes of paying a visit to Parkhead after being inspired by his good friend, Gerard Butler. Paisley born actor Butler and the In Da Club rapper starred together in the 2018 blockbuster Den of Thieves and became good pals during filming. According to 50, the Scots actor's love for the Hoops was impossible to ignore.
According to SunSport, the rapper said: 'Man, Gerard is crazy about Celtic. I don't think I have ever met somebody more in love with their team.
"We are going to watch a Celtic game together. That guy won't miss a game even when he's shooting. He must go up another level when he's actually at the stadium.'
The rapper added: 'If I went to watch a game in Scotland, it would have to be Celtic.
"He would never forgive me if I went to watch anybody else.'
Other acts to perform on the Friday included James Bay, Twin Atlantic, Wet Leg, Jamie Webster, School Boy Q, Callum Bowie and The Script.
The high temperatures of up to 29C are set to continue over the course of the weekend with festival goers being warned to stay hydrated and top up with suncream throughout the day.
50 Cent reportedly made a stop in the city centre to enjoy a bite to eat and a game of bowling ahead of his TRNSMT show.
The Get Rich Or Die Tryin' star, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, made a stop in Vega on Argyle Street on Thursday evening after staying in a newly refurbished hotel in the city centre.
50 enjoyed the luxe bowling space all night scoring "strike after strike" according to a fan who spotted the US megastar.
The rapper reportedly ordered crispy fried chicken, mac and cheese and skin on fries courtesy of Vega's brand new chef Garry Rae.
The fan who spotted him said: "We couldn't believe it was really him, we had to do a double-take.
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"He scored strike after strike and seemed to be having a great time with his pals.
"If it's any indication of what his performance will be like tomorrow night, it looks like he'll be at the top of his game."
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