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6-Figure Demand Nearly Ruined Tyrese Haliburton’s Wedding Before One Artist Stepped In

Tyrese Haliburton wanted to make his wedding even more special. He thought about bringing a famous artist to perform at the celebration. But he soon found out that hiring a big artist could cost a huge amount of money.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 5:49 PM
6-Figure Demand Nearly Ruined Tyrese Haliburton’s Wedding Before One Artist Stepped In
Key Things to Know
  • Tyrese Haliburton said some music artists asked for $750,000 for a 30-minute wedding performance.
  • Rapper 50 Cent stepped in to assist Haliburton and provided a surprise performance.
  • Haliburton initially considered artists like Usher and Ne-Yo before encountering scheduling and availability issues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton revealed that high performance fees nearly prevented him from booking a major music artist for his wedding. Speaking to Speedy Morman on the Boardroom show, Haliburton shared that some artists requested up to $750,000 for a 30-minute set, leading him to decline despite offering to cover travel accommodations.

Rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, ultimately assisted Haliburton and gave him a surprise wedding performance. Haliburton explained that he developed a relationship with the artist through Sire Spirits, Jackson's company that serves as an official partner of the Indiana Pacers.

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