50 Cent took to social media with a series of AI-generated clips showing what he thinks Astronomer CEO Andy Byron wished he had done after being filmed hugging an employee at a Coldplay concert.
Using his signature humor, Fif imagined alternate endings where Byron’s very public cuddle session with the company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, didn’t turn into a viral embarrassment hinting at something more than just a friendly hug.
In one of 50 Cent’s AI-crafted alternate endings, Byron lets go of Cabot and bolts — still suspicious, but less awkward than reality. In another, he straight-up flings Cabot aside before making his getaway. While neither option screams innocent, Fif clearly thinks they’re a step up from the CEO’s real-life move: ducking off camera mid-hug.
The original moment that sparked it all came from a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts on July 16. A kiss cam spotlighted Byron and Kristin Cabot, with Byron wrapping his arms around her from behind. As soon as they realized they were on screen, Byron quickly stepped away while Cabot turned around, their reaction setting off alarm bells across social media.
Even Chris Martin chimed in on the moment, joking, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” followed by, “I hope we just didn’t do something bad.” Turns out, that comment aged like fine wine.
Amid all the memes, jokes, and viral buzz, Astronomer released a statement confirming a “formal investigation” is now underway regarding the incident.
“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” the company said in a statement. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.”
“The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, in other 50 Cent news, his publishing arm, G-Unit Books, is taking legal action against his ex, Shaniqua Tompkins.
According to TMZ, Fif is suing Tompkins for allegedly sharing personal stories about him online. G-Unit Books claims she “irrevocably and exclusively” signed over her life rights to them back in 2007 and agreed not to “publicly disclose, exploit, or otherwise commercialize” any part of her life story or related material.
