In a dramatic turn of events, hip-hop heavyweight 50 Cent has reignited his longstanding feud with Sean “Diddy” Combs.
This time, the conflict is intensified by serious allegations against Combs, stemming from a resurfaced 2016 surveillance video that purportedly shows him assaulting a former girlfriend.
The Los Angeles authorities have condemned the footage, prompting 50 Cent to share their statement on his social media platforms.
Their rivalry isn’t new; it dates back years, with 50 Cent often taking jabs at Combs.
In a diss track from 2006 titled “The Bomb,” he insinuated that Combs had knowledge about the notorious murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G., who was shot in a drive-by incident in 1997.
At the time of the shooting, Combs was reportedly in another vehicle, but that hasn’t stopped 50 Cent from accusing him of profiting off B.I.G.
‘s legacy through posthumous releases and sampling his music.
The tension escalated further when 50 Cent suggested that Combs might have a hand in the death of fellow rapper Tupac Shakur in 1997.
Despite the lack of evidence linking Combs to Tupac’s murder, 50 Cent has repeatedly made these implications, which he once dismissed as “garbage” during a 2016 interview.
Beyond the allegations of violence, 50 Cent has also made comments regarding Combs’ personal life, including remarks about his sexuality.
In a 2018 interview, he referred to Combs as “fruity” and recalled a time when Combs invited him to go shopping, suggesting that he needed a style upgrade.
Such comments have only added fuel to their ongoing feud.
Adding another layer to this saga, 50 Cent has been vocal about his disdain for Combs’ vodka brand, taking to Twitter in 2015 with the hashtag “#NoPuffyJuice” to mock Combs’ Ciroc vodka.
This playful yet pointed jab exemplifies the competitive nature of their relationship, which has oscillated between rivalry and outright hostility.
Recently, 50 Cent announced plans for a documentary through his production company, G-Unit Film & Television, focusing on the sual assault allegations against Combs.
He stated that proceeds from the project would be donated to victims of sual assault, further positioning himself as an advocate for survivors while continuing to criticize Combs.
In the spring, 50 Cent shared what appeared to be promotional material for this documentary, titled “Did He Make It Happen?”
Although this sparked significant interest, the designer of the poster later clarified that it was not an official promotional item for a real documentary, leaving fans curious about the authenticity of the project.
The backdrop of 50 Cent’s latest commentary is a series of lawsuits filed against Combs.
The most notable case involves singer Cassie Ventura, who accused Combs of assaulting her in 2018 and enduring years of abuse during their relationship.
Although the lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount, Combs’ legal team emphasized that this settlement should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt.
Moreover, Combs faces multiple other legal challenges, including claims from Joie Dickerson Neal, who alleges he filmed her being raped in 1991, and another anonymous plaintiff accusing him of involvement in a gang rape when she was just 17.
Each of these accusations paints a troubling picture of the music mogul’s past.
Despite the mounting allegations, Combs has consistently denied all wrongdoing.
His attorney, Aaron Dyer, has publicly criticized the federal agents involved in recent raids, describing their approach as overly aggressive and asserting that Combs was not detained during the incidents.
Dyer contends that the swift public judgment against Combs is unwarranted and premature.
As the story unfolds, the intersection of celebrity, power, and accountability remains at the forefront of this high-profile saga.
