Parent group boycotts 50 Cent's Reebok Advert

50 Cent's Reebok Advert is causing controversy since he is seen counting up in the ad "....2...3...4...5...." to nine, as many times as he got shot. Mothers Against Guns are now against Reebok, and the ad has been reported to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) by at least 36 people so far.

Reebok thinks the advert is "positive" and the company "socially responsible".
A spokesperson said: "Reebok does not condone or support every action, choice or view expressed by the hundreds of athletes and entertainers who wear our products. "However, we do support their individuality and their right to express themselves freely."


Reebok - 50 cent I am what I am

Mrs Cope, who founded campaign group Mothers Against Guns and has reported the ad to the ASA, said: "It is disgusting. My son died of one bullet. 50 Cent is very lucky to be shot nine times and survive.
"I say all parents should boycott Reebok until such time as they pull the ad and apologise."

Super adgrunts can see more Reebok ads here.


Reebok / RBK - I Am What I Am - Jay-Z - long


Reebok / RBK - I Am What I Am - Jay-Z - short


Reebok / RBK - I Am What I Am - Allen Iverson - long


Reebok / RBK - I Am What I Am - Allen Iverson - short

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suddenwaffle's picture

Guess it hits their target then. And, like typical teenagers, they'll love that it's controversial.

Dabitch's picture

Yup, I can picture suits and creatives alike working on this account high fiving each other right now.

ernieschenck's picture

So can I. And that's pretty sad. This isn't social responsibility. This is social exploitation. Yeah, no question, it'll probably work. But should it?

andromeda's picture

Who is doing the social exploitation? The anti-gun group who makes the ad more popular by connecting 50 cents counting to her sons sad demise? She is after all the person who makes a perfectly mediocre ad more popular.

AnonymousCoward's picture

ulenn indiremiyomm

Dabitch's picture

sniffed too much spraymount today?

philmang's picture

yes it should work and it should be made. it's advertising, and it is designed to connect individuals with products via stories... seems that it does that ok, and if it generates buzz that further connects individuals into the product so be it. if you want to be socially responsible, make ads for non-profits and charities. but don't be all high and mighty about ads for profitable organizations that work.