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5 reasons why ballin' rap superstar 50 Cent moved to Houston

Is the draw of lower taxes, or an alluring rap star bringing 50 to H-Town?

"I Love NY, but i live in Houston now i’ll explain later."

And, thus, this is how Curtis Jackson, better known to the world as rapper/TV star/mogul 50 Cent, recently announced that he is now, apparently, a Texan.

The tweet also included news of his upcoming TV project, a true-crime anthology series called Confessions of a Crime Queen, perhaps indicating that he's chosen the Lone Star State as a spot where he can snap up stories for the show.

But, there could be other reasons why Jackson has chosen to live right here, in the state's largest city. Such as:

Lower taxes
Last October, Jackson ranted on Instagram about then-presidential candidate Joe Biden's proposed tax plan, sharing a screenshot from a news broadcast claiming Biden wanted to raise taxes in NYC by 62 percent.

"WHAT THE F---! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM OUT," read Jackson's Instagram caption. "F--- NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway."

While Jackson later admitted he was screwing around ("F--- Donald Trump, I never liked him," he tweeted), it appears he has taken the same route former Californian Joe Rogan has and moved to a state where the taxes are more comfortable for the wealthy.

He wants to get closer to the local hip-hop action
Since Travis Scott announced last week that his Astroworld Festival will be happening later this year, 50 could be one of the many artists La Flame might call on to perform. And considering how Houston is still a hotbed of hip-hop talent, where we have legends like Bun B and Paul Wall and rising stars like Don Toliver, it would make so much sense if Jackson announced that he's looking for fresh-faced talent around these parts.

His cognac
This one might be a long shot, but we do remember when 50 was going to all the Houston liquor stores, showing off Branson Cognac, the luxury-spirit brand he owns?

Perhaps he sees Houston as a prime location for celebrity alcohol drinkers, especially those who love sipping on some expensive yak from a rapper. Hopefully, Jackson will start hitting clubs and bars soon, dispensing his cognac like the candy man from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Three words: Megan Thee Stallion
We would not be surprised one bit if Jackson moved to H-Town just to get closer to the sexy "Savage" rapper. And since she recently announced she's taking some time off, there is a strong possibility 50 might use this time to, if not collaborate with her on something, then seriously get his woo on.

One word: Lizzo
We also wouldn't put it past him to go after the Houston-raised rapper/singer/flautist. Dude might've saw that provocative selfie she posted on Instagram and thought now might be a good time to head to Texas and start house-hunting.

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Easter Eggs galore

Special episode of The Simpsons features couch gag by Meow Wolf artists

The Simpsons couch with Meow Wolf collaborative elements.

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The infamous couch gag on The Simpsons is getting a Meow Wolf makeover in new episode.

Acclaimed art space Meow Wolf is headed to Springfield. The company has collaborated on a double-episode of The Simpsons to be released this week as part of the famous couch gag that opens each show. Easter eggs from the various locations, including Houston's Radio Tave, appear.

“Getting the opportunity to be part of the show that has warped our minds since we were kids is a huge honor and an experience we will never forget,” Meow Wolf co-founder Emily Montoya said n a statement. “Working with Matt Selman and his team was fantastic. From the beginning, they supported and encouraged all our crazy ideas and helped us hone the piece into its final form. We’re especially grateful for their help encapsulating Matt King’s rainbow wizard essence into cameo form.”

The double episode, "Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition," premieres on Wednesday, June 17 on Disney+. In it, Marge dreams how life with her husband, Homer, could have turned out differently, including an homage to Joker: Folie à Deux and a world where Homer is an extreme sports enthusiast. The all new, streaming exclusive episodes following the animated show's record-breaking 37th Season.

The iconic couch gag has long been a venue for guest artists. Everyone from horror master Guillermo Del Toro to street artist Banksy to indie animation innovator Don Hertzfeldt have collaborated on the pop culture institution, putting Meow Wolf in very good company.

Even in just the preview, several famous Meow Wolf installations can be briefly seen, like references to Omega Mart in Las Vegas. Houston gets a shout out as Barney shares a drink with Meow Wolf co-founder Matt King in Cowboix Hevvven, the venue's on site bar. As the couch gag goes on, the fourth wall breaks and a team of Meow Wolf artists craft a recycled art installation of the Simpsons in their living room (see picture above).

Matt Selman, showrunner and executive producer of The Simpsons, is a huge fan of Meow Wolf, and decided to work with the organization after visiting several of their installations.

“This has been a dream collaboration, in that I had to do almost nothing, other than a few Zoom meetings,” he said. “The brilliant minds at Meow Wolf reimagined the ‘couch gag’ in a way that only they could — delivering the silliness and surreality and homemade outsider sensibility that has blown so many minds. Thank you to all the artists and artisans (not sure of the difference, but maybe there is one) at Meow Wolf for crafting this superbly joyful couch gag!”

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