The rapper is scheduled to joinn the band on five dates, beginning at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on April 14th.

50 Cent told MTV the concerts would be “a major moment in music history”.

"Joining forces with Fall Out Boy, one of the most dynamic rock bands in the industry, will be an exciting and historic event for rock and hip-hop,” the rapper said.

"This is a chance for me to bring my music not only to hip-hop fans, but to a broader music audience."

Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz said he believed the tour “is gonna take the show to a whole new level”.

“It's exciting to bring two different genres together and give the fans a new experience,” he added.

50 Cent's dates with Fall Out Boy will also include shows in Grand Prairie, Houston, Charlotte and Columbia.

(by Jason Gregory)