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Rapper 50 Cent expressed frustration over the high prices of ice cream treats, sharing his disbelief on social media about the cost increase, with items ranging from $4 to $5 at an ice cream truck.
Despite a decline in inflation rates, consumers like 50 Cent still feel the impact of rising prices, particularly in certain consumer categories.
“I jumped out and went to an ice cream truck today and saw this,” Fifty wrote.
“What happened to $1.25…this can’t be right,” he added.
Personal consumption habits and perceptions strongly influence how individuals experience inflation.
50 Cent reminisced about the excitement of the ice cream truck in the past, highlighting childhood memories contrasted with the financial struggles of not having money for treats.
“I will never forget the excitement of the ice cream truck is coming growing up, but when there was no money that was the worst [expletive]!,” Fifty wrote in 2022.
