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Imani Boyette, the 21-year old 2016 first round pick of the WNBA's Chicago Sky, has been on a campaign since May of this year to meet 50 Cent.
"For the next month or so I will outline my love and at least 50 reasons, @50cent should come to @wnbachicagosky vs. NY #WNBA20for50," she tweeted on May 10.
For the next month or so I will outline my love and at least 50 reasons, @50cent should come to @wnbachicagosky vs. NY #WNBA20for50
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) May 10, 2016
And true to her word, Boyette, kept the tweets coming.
She says the music icon has been her favorite since the first time she heard his classic debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin."
Imani and Paul Boyette
When Imani married Paul Boyette on July 25, 2015, their first dance was to 50's song "Best Friend."
1. I have loved you @50cent since my dad picked me up in 3rd grade bumping Get Rich or Die Trying without his shirt on. #WNBA20for50
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) May 10, 2016
2. Fiddy! My first dance at my wedding was to "Best Friend" - tell me I don't love you bruh! @50cent #WNBA20for50 pic.twitter.com/tOot902zaT
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) May 10, 2016
3. I got prolly 1 of my worst whoopins in 6th grade cuz my myspace intro had the uncensored lyrics to P.I.M.P, worth it tho. #WNBA20for50
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) May 11, 2016
If you weren't aware I am currently in a month long twitter campaign to get @50cent to come to @wnbachicagosky v NY June 24th! #wnba20for50
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) May 11, 2016
Please believe me @50cent this is a stop worth making. I'm 4 deep in my fiddy reasons. #wnba20for50
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) May 11, 2016
5. You should come to the game because Lil Wayne has been to WNBA games and we all know you love women more than him. #wnba20for50
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) May 11, 2016
20. This is still my life motto @50cent, also known as "I ont got it." #wnba20for50 pic.twitter.com/G1RjxdrBeT
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) June 1, 2016
21. I don't think people know you got 9 books. @50cent but I think it's impressive. Only 19 days till I meet you bae! #wnba20for50
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) June 6, 2016
It wasn't long before Boyette's campaign started to get national media exposure.
“I have pretty much everything he’s ever made in my iPod," she told USA Today in June.
She said her teammates were not always the most supportive.
“They think I’m ridiculous. I just love 50 Cent," she explained.
Boyette wasn't sure if her idol would grant her request and said she would "probably cry" if he did.
Just when it looked like her efforts were going to be futile the "In Da Club" hit maker reached out to Boyette via his Instagram account in late June.
"Imani I'm coming to see you play soon as I can. I just have to check when your playing so I can fly in," he wrote."
Boyette was ecstatic, writing on Twitter: "YALL IM CRYING! #wnba20for50 is alive and well!! LOOK AT GOD! Won't he do it?!"
YALL IM CRYING! #wnba20for50 is alive and well!! LOOK AT GOD! Won't he do it?! pic.twitter.com/MrwYS4CPSp
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) June 29, 2016
So I'm mad we lost today but you know, @50cent just turned my frown upside down!
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) June 29, 2016
On Tuesday, September 13, 50 kept his promise by attending the Sky's game against the Minnesota Lynx at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
The one the only @50Cent has arrived to watch @imaniboyette. (Vine by @WNBA) https://t.co/SRUkdD9iqm
— Rickard Bergquist (@sportblogg) September 14, 2016
Boyette's team won in overtime by a score of 98 to 97. The 6' 7" center had a key block in the extra period.
After the game 50 gave Boyette a big hug.
"Man she blocked a shot in over time," 50 captioned a photo with Boyette on Instagram. "I said oh shit !!! Lmao."
Check out a few of the tweets following last night's game.
Can we all just recognize how much of a boss @ImaniBoyette is for getting @50cent to come to the game tonight?! #makingdreamscometrue
— Brittany Ducksworth (@BritDucksworth) September 13, 2016
Imani Boyette SKIES for a big-time rejection in OT! Play of the game presented by @Spalding https://t.co/BKu9tXhWug
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 14, 2016
.@50Cent with the best seats in the house to check out @ImaniBoyette. pic.twitter.com/QFV07P3NH5
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 14, 2016
That moment you get a W in OT and meet @50Cent post game. https://t.co/tmFvQbvjL2
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 14, 2016
50 Cent grants WNBA rookie’s wish by attending Chicago Sky game, gives her huge hug after OT win https://t.co/DLbqBmxyAe
— For The Win (@ForTheWin) September 14, 2016
50 Cent for the win. @ImaniBoyette finally got her wish after the rapper came to watch her play last night. pic.twitter.com/waajZEY8ks
— espnW (@espnW) September 14, 2016
@ImaniBoyette I chose the wrong profession. If only @50cent was waiting w/a hug 4 me after I gave a poppin lecture. https://t.co/sOyrKIbOtf
— Tasha Philpot (@TashaPhilpot) September 14, 2016
50 Cent, Sophia Bush, keys play in OT? Quite a night for Sky rookie @ImaniBoyette https://t.co/0FsjVGO4bu pic.twitter.com/ggvnI54KCJ
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) September 14, 2016
Couldn't of dreamt a better life. Shoutout to God for blessing me with things I never even asked for.
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) September 14, 2016
Dream big everyone!!
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