50 Cent is getting real about why he chooses to stay silent on heavy topics like religion and politics.

During a recent promotional event, he explained that speaking out on these issues guarantees that someone will passionately disagree with you.

He used peers like Ye and Nicki Minaj as cautionary tales, noting that their recent controversies prove why fame and politics often shouldn’t mix.

Fiddy didn’t hold back, telling the audience, “There’s two things they tell you to stay away from… Religion and politics. That’s how Kanye West messed up.”

He believes that getting involved in these debates can damage an artist’s brand in a way that is difficult to recover from.