50 Cent is making headlines once again, this time for mocking Jay-Z’s red carpet appearance amid serious rape allegations. Following the refiled civil lawsuit on December 8, which accuses Jay-Z of being involved in a rape case when the accuser was just 13 years old, 50 Cent took to social media to take a jab at the Roc Nation mogul.
On X (formerly known as Twitter), 50 Cent posted a sarcastic remark questioning whether Jay-Z’s role in curating the Super Bowl halftime show with the NFL would still continue given the legal controversy surrounding him. The lawsuit, which also involves Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleges the two men were involved in sexual assault against the accuser. This prompted 50 Cent to humorously wonder if the NFL would continue its association with Jay-Z amidst such claims.
In an interview the following day, 50 Cent explained his motivation behind the post, stating, “Yeah, yeah, I’m asking for Kendrick” as a joke, implying that Jay-Z’s legal troubles might lead to a distancing from the Super Bowl halftime show.
The mocking didn’t end there. After Jay-Z attended the premiere of the Muasa film alongside his wife Beyoncé and their daughter Blue Ivy, 50 Cent took to Instagram to poke fun at Jay-Z’s decision to appear in public amid the legal battles. The post was later deleted, but not before it sparked controversy.
The lawsuit, which had originally been filed in October and refiled in December, accuses Jay-Z and Combs of raping the woman, who remains anonymous and is referred to as Jane Doe. Jay-Z has since denied the allegations, calling them “heinous” and accusing the lawyer Tony Busby of attempting to blackmail him.
In his statement, Jay-Z expressed his heartbreak for his family, particularly for his daughter, Blue Ivy, who is now old enough to understand the nature of these claims. Jay-Z added that the only real hurt he felt was the damage this lawsuit could cause to his family.
Although 50 Cent has been openly critical of Diddy’s legal issues in the past, his comments now extend to Jay-Z, with whom he has had a long-standing rivalry. While the rapper made light of the situation online, he later expressed some sympathy for Jay-Z’s family, acknowledging the strain these legal battles could place on them.
As the allegations continue to make waves, 50 Cent’s mockery adds to the already complicated dynamics between the artists involved, further intensifying the spotlight on their legal troubles.
