50 Cent happened to catch up to Erin Andrews in the crowd on pit road before the start of the Daytona 500 race on Sunday, and what ensued was a horribly awkward attempt at a hello-kiss on his part that ended in Andrews dodging out of his way like Ellen Griswold ducking Cousin Eddie.

Andrews was there reporting live and, to her credit, things were a bit hectic in the crowd. The rapper didn’t seem fazed by her diss, though, and grabbed hold of her waist to follow her through the throng.

And this is why I love Erin Andrews sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nascar-f…

— Bri Paparozzi (@bpaparozzi) February 25, 2013

Total fail by 50 Cent with this one. Freaked Erin Andrews out. hahame.lt/4BycT

— Jayah Kaisamba (@spectac24) February 25, 2013

Damn, I usually live for awkward moments but even this creeps me out: bit.ly/15JXKQn #easyfiddy

— Some call me RZA (@jreasa84) February 25, 2013

whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! 50 CENT just went to give erin andrews a huge kiss… she quickly put that cheek in front of his lips.. #awkward

— Dave Ross (@FOX5Ross) February 24, 2013

Did 50 cent just try and make out with erin Andrews?

— Brad Sweet (@BradSweet49) February 24, 2013

Oh my god. If you’re missing this I feel bad for you. 50 Cent just came up and planted a kiss on Erin Andrews cheek. So awkward and awesome.

— Josh Appel (@JoshAppel) February 24, 2013

Hey I wanted to kiss herso I did “@mevinceg: Damn!!! @50cent is the shit! He kissed @erinandrews in one of the … m.tmi.me/LH1s9

— 50cent (@50cent) February 24, 2013