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With most New Yorkers celebrating the meteoric rise of the new mayor of the Big Apple, Zohran Mamdani, many other politicians and celebrities have made their disdain for the democratic socialist well known, most notably 50 Cent.
So when Zohran walked out to Ja Rule’s “New York” to deliver his victory speech, the moment wasn’t lost on Hip-Hoppers who were aware of 50’s beef with Mamdani. And sure enough, Ja Rule has weighed in on the situation.
According to Complex, Ja Rule took to his Instagram Stories to show his love and support to Mayor-elect Mamdani and shared a clip of the new mayor of New York using his last radio hit (no shots) as his victory song, along with a mechanical arm and 100-point emojis. No doubt adding fuel to the fire between 50 Cent and Zohran, Ja Rule banked on the moment, as Lord knows the man needs some publicity, as his Verzuz battle with Fat Joe did next to nothing for his music catalogue just a few years ago (again, no shots).
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While 50 Cent no doubt is upset that Mamdani wants to tax millionaires in New York 2% of their earnings (which would translate to $20,000 per $1 million made), most New Yorkers are fine with the tax hike, as most of us do not make anywhere near that amount of money and the taxes would go to public services that are desperately needed.
Still, 50 Cent doesn’t play about his money. After Mamdani’s historic victory, Fiddy took to his IG page to declare New York City dead, as he knows his pockets are about to get a little lighter.
Multimillionaires really hate paying taxes don’t they?
What do y’all think about 50 Cent’s beef with Mayor Zohran Mamdani? Justified or unnecessary? Let us know in the comments section below.
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The highly anticipated outcome of the race to become New York City’s mayor concluded Tuesday (Nov. 4) with Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani winning decisively. As he walked out to greet the crowd at his victory party, the song chosen for the moment was Ja Rule’s “New York,” a standout song featuring Fat Joe and Jadakiss from the Queens, New York, native’s 2004 album R.U.L.E.
The song choice didn’t sit well with another Queens rapper and Ja Rule’s rival, 50 Cent. In a now deleted post quoting a post by MSNBC host Ari Melber on X, formerly Twitter, he commented, “of course he would walk out to that fool.” The entertainment mogul didn’t stop there, as he also posted a key clip from Mamdani’s victory speech where the mayor-elect directly challenged President Donald Trump, who has constantly attacked him. In the caption of that post, 50 Cent wrote, “3 words..no funding coming…NYC finished,” with a facepalm emoji.
50 Cent has been a constant critic of Mamdani on social media, particularly because of the progressive politician’s plans to tax the rich. “Where did he come from? Whose friend is this? I’m not feeling this plan. No. I will give him $258,750 and a first class one-way ticket away from NY,” the artist wrote in another Instagram post from June.
Mamdani addressed those critiques during an interview with Melber on his MSNBC show, The Beat, before the election was decided. “What I would say to you, 50, if you are indeed watching or anyone else is watching…I continue to think that having the top 1% of New York City or making more than a million dollars a year, having them pay 2% more for an economic agenda that would transform every New Yorker’s life, including their own,” he said.The 34-year-old followed up by further detailing his platform of providing more affordability to New Yorkers, and made it clear that he is still a fan of 50 Cent despite their differing stances. “And I do have to say, even though we have a disagreement on tax policy, every time I get a death threat, I still listen to ‘Many Men,’” Mamdani said with a laugh, referencing the hit from 50 Cent’s debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Derek White / 50 Cent / Lil Meech / BMF
BMF’s run at Starz will end after four seasons, and of course, 50 Cent couldn’t resist trolling the drama series’s star Lil Meech.
The crime drama, which premiered in 2021 and tells the story of real-life drug dealers and Detroit street gang, Black Mafia Family, founders Demetrius and Terry Flenory, will not continue on Starz following season four’s finale.
BMF was one of several shows executive-produced by 50 Cent under his G-Unit Films and Television banner, which was also set to get multiple spinoffs, according to the Queens rapper and actor, following the same formula as the Power franchise.
Variety reports that, according to sources, those series are still in development.
The cast of the show featured Demetrius Flenory Jr. — son of BMF co-founder Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Michole Briana White, Steve Harris, La La Anthony, Sydney Mitchell, Laila D. Pruitt, Myles Truitt, and Eric Kofi-Abrefa.
It also had a plethora of high-profile guest appearances from Hip-Hop artists like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 2 Chainz, Yung Miami, and Saweetie. Other notable guest appearances included Wood Harris and Mo’Nique.
The logline for the fourth season read:
“As Meech (Flenory) and Terry (Da’Vinchi) fight to keep their American Dream alive, staying ahead of their rivals and law enforcement takes a toll on their relationship. The brothers occasionally put aside their differences for their common goals, but the events of what happened in Mexico will change them forever.”
Following the news, 50 Cent, a legendary troll who was feuding with the show’s star, Lil Meech, didn’t waste any time clowning Big Meech’s seed.
50 Cent Has Been Trolling Lil Meech For Months
50 Cent has been threatening to fire Lil Meech from the show and revealed he was allegedly high on drugs while on set.
All the drama stemmed from Lil Meech defending his father for taking money from 50 Cent’s longtime nemesis, Rick Ross.
We know this won’t be the last time 50 Cent takes a shot at Lil Meech. Until then, you can see more reactions below.
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50 Cent continues to stack up wins with the latest one being in the spirits business. He has teamed up with Lalique for a limited edition Branson Cognac priced at $25,000.00.
As spotted on Cool Hunting 50 Cent is taking his elevating his spirits portfolio. Teaming up with French crystal powerhouse Lalique, 50 has unveiled the 505 Edition Branson Cognac, priced at a staggering $25,000 per bottle. This ultra rare expression combines craftsmanship, and high-end luxury while nodding to 50 Cent’s brand identity. As he explained in the press release, “The 505 Edition is more than just a bottle — it’s a statement. Every detail, from the crystal design to the cognac itself, reflects the same dedication and hustle I bring to my music and business ventures.” The collaboration with Lalique, known for their exquisite crystal artistry, merges centuries of French craftsmanship with the modern swagger of one of hip-hop’s most iconic moguls.
The Branson 505 Cognac is housed in a crystal decanter featuring a lion-head stopper, a nod to strength and legacy. Beyond aesthetics, the liquid inside is equally formidable: rare eaux-de-vie aged up to 40 years, offering a tasting experience reserved for the most discerning connoisseurs. In addition to its luxury appeal, the 505 Edition Branson Cognac also gives back. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle will be donated to The Sire Spirits Foundation, supporting programs that provide education and opportunities for underserved communities.
The 505 Edition Branson Cognac is only available by invitation only and is limited to 505 pieces worldwide. You can find more about here.
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There are three things guaranteed in life: death, paying taxes, & 50 Cent trolling.
The newest flame he threw more gasoline on is Nicki Minaj’s ongoing issue with Jay-Z. Fif has absolutely no picks, per usual. Under a recent AI-generated video of Jay-Z in a bikini dancing to Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman”.
One thing about Nicki Lewinski is that once she starts, she will never stop beefing with you.
Now 50 Cent is with all the sheniagans and found the AI video of Hov hilariois. He chose to egg it on by commenting, “LOL wtf did they do to [Nicki], I like when she get mad.”
Nicki Minaj has been trolling Hov and Roc Nation for a while now. Boiling over to the Queen deciding to put her album on pause, “Ok, I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now. Bye, Barbs. Love you for life.” Sending even some indirect shots at Hov in the process, “They came BEGGING the QUEEN for a tour & album & I said NOPE!!!!! LMFAO. Wanted to patch it up. They needed help from the QUEEN & the BARBZ. I called the Barbz on the secret BARB phone & it was resounding NOOOOOOOO. Just like the casinoooooooooo”.
The “casinooooo” fans alleged Nicki is referring to is Jay’s lost bid to have a casino in NYC.
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Despite having a very rocky relationship with Starz, 50 Cent continues to land original programming with the network.
Starz announced it has greenlit a new original show called Fightland, which the cable network describes as a “high-octane scripted drama set in the cutthroat, high-stakes, cash-rich world of British boxing.”
Fightland also marks another collaboration between Starz and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through his G-Unit Film & Television, who serves as an executive producer on the show.
Starz has ordered eight episodes of the show with production set to begin in London this fall.
“Fightland” follows a disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion who returns to London to seek vengeance against the crime family he thinks betrayed him. With edge-of-seat action and populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before.
50 Cent Anticipates Fightland Being More Popular Than Anything He’s Done Before
“Fightland marks my first internationally produced show through my G-Unit Film & Television. I am excited to bring that global energy to the screen,” said Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. “I anticipate this to be more successful than anything I’ve done before—boxing’s raw stakes are gonna take it to another level.” “Set against the backdrop of the British boxing underground, this series promises to be the perfect combination of character and adrenaline,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. “‘ Fightland’ is the kind of unapologetically visceral, premium storytelling that STARZ is known for, and we believe that each dramatic round of this compelling drama will leave fans wanting more.”
50 Cent saying he expects Fightland to be more successful than anything he’s done before demonstrates the confidence he has in this show.
Power, the first Starz series he was a part of, created by Courtney A. Kemp, is currently one of Starz’s most popular original series ever.
He also has BMF, which is currently in its 4th season, and is also popular among television viewers.
However, there is also tension between the Queens rapper and the network, which often seems to reach a boiling point, with the “In Da Club” rapper threatening to pull his shows off the channel.
We shall see if that remains the case when Fightland arrives.
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50 Cent has jumped into the conversation about the drama between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and, of course, he did it in a funny and trolling way.
Fif hit Instagram with a couple of wild AI-generated images to poke fun at the situation. In the first one, 50 and Trump are seen golfing together. He added a caption joking about Musk’s recent black eye: “So what happened with Elon, heard he let some punk punch him in the face.” Classic 50 — making light of something serious.
Then, he posted another AI pic, this time with him and Musk on a private jet. This one had a more chill message: “Hey man I think you should talk to Donald. I know you don’t give a f*ck but he really don’t give a f*ck.” It was like 50 was playing the middleman, pointing out that both Trump and Musk are known for not caring what people think — and maybe they should squash the beef.
The feud started after Musk accused Trump of being connected to Jeffrey Epstein and even called for him to be impeached. Musk later admitted he might have gone too far, but things still seem tense between the two. Even though 50 has supported Trump before, he made it clear he’s not on board with everything. Recently, Trump said he might consider pardoning Diddy if the music mogul is found guilty of sex trafficking. 50 wasn’t having it. He made it clear he doesn’t want Trump to pardon Diddy if he’s convicted.
As usual, the top troll in the game brought humor to a serious situation. Whether he’s clowning celebs, giving his opinion on politics, or just giving folks a hard time, he knows how to keep people talking. This time, he’s adding fuel to the Trump vs. Musk fire, and making sure everyone’s watching.
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Allegedly, Diddy is out here trying to get a pardon from Donald Trump while he continues to them hand out like Halloween candy, but 50 Cent wants to make sure that his long-time rival rots in a prison cell.
Using his favorite soapbox, Instagram, in a series of now-deleted posts, 50 Cent is letting his followers know that he’s not playing regarding his hate for Diddy and that he will do whatever it takes to keep Diddy from securing a pardon from Felon 47.
“He said some really bad things about Trump, it’s not ok. Im gonna reach out so he knows how I feel about this guy,” the G-Unit general said in one Instagram post.
In another, he added, “Donald doesn’t take well to disrespect, and doesn’t forget who chooses to go against him. while working tirelessly to make America great again there is no room for distraction. He would consider pardoning anyone who was being mistreated not Puffy Daddy.”
Is Trump Seriously Considering Pardoning Diddy?
Now, it’s unlikely that Trump will grant the disgraced rapper/mogul a pardon, but he was asked about it during a Friday press conference, telling reporters, “People have been very close to asking” regarding a pardon for Diddy. However, he claims that no one has reached out to him yet. “I would certainly look at the facts. If I think somebody is mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me, it wouldn’t have any impact on me.”
🔥🚨BREAKING: Trump just floated the idea of pardoning Diddy.
Not because of the evidence.Not because of the facts.
But because, and I quote, “He used to really like me a lot.” pic.twitter.com/9B4IOamOCS
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) May 30, 2025
50 Cent Claims He Wants To Make Trump “Aware” of Diddy
In a hilarious twist, 50 Cent tried to clarify his comments after The Daily Beast reported on him trying to “nuke” Diddy’s chances for a pardon.
In another IG post, sharing a screenshot of the article, 50 Cent wrote, “I didn’t say I would Nuke anything, I simply said I will make sure Trump is aware.”
Welp.
Users on X, formerly Twitter, have been reacting to this latest development in the ongoing saga between 50 Cent and Puff with many applauding his commitment to making Diddy’s life a living hell.
You can see those reactions in the gallery below.
3. Bruh
He’s truly a generational hater….being this man’s enemy means u have to keep winning ur whole life bcoz his dedication to hating is truly something the world has never seen https://t.co/gNO975F0WI— 🥷🏾King Asura🥷🏾 (@BreezyMeister14) June 2, 2025
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This is the level of petty I aspire to be. When you hate, hate with your full chest and let the whole world know that you hate this person. https://t.co/TOfDXTs67K— Kos Trobu (@Aunty_Kike) June 2, 2025
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50 Cent is showing no mercy toward Diddy. The Queens rapper continues to make jokes tied to the evidence presented at Diddy’s federal trial, often in real time.
As per Deadline, 50 Cent is not missing a beat when it comes to poking fun at the now-disgraced mogul. Earlier this week, Capricorn Clark took the stand and gave the world an inside look at her life while she served as the executive assistant to Diddy. During her testimony, she confirmed several details surrounding his problems with Kid Cudi and even claimed that Diddy vowed to kill the “Mr. Rager” performer on more than one occasion.
Clark also added that Diddy expressed having issues with 50 Cent after the G-Unit MC made fun of Diddy on several songs and interviews. She went on to recall that Diddy bumped into 50’s now-deceased manager Chris Lighty at an event for MTV many years back. Capricorn says that Diddy stepped to Lighty and made it clear he was ready to take it to violence. “I don’t like all the back and forth,” Clark revealed Diddy allegedly said to Lighty. “I don’t do that, I like guns.”
Like clockwork 50 Cent took to social media to make light of the weapons reference. “Wait a minute PUFFY’s got a gun, I can’t believe this I don’t feel safe LOL,” he wrote on Instagram. The “21 Questions” rapper followed it up with another IG post jokingly saying “oh my goodness itty bitty Diddy wants me Dead.”
Diddy’s federal trial officially commenced earlier this month. Thus far several familiar faces have taken the stand including Cassie and Kid Cudi, both whom corroborated the claim that Diddy organized a break-in to Cudi’s home to torch his vehicle. Diddy has plead not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
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