The feud between 50 Cent and Sean “Diddy” Combs, once friends, has reignited dramatically amid Diddy’s current legal troubles. The tension, which began in the early 2000s, has resurfaced following Diddy’s arrest on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution. Netflix has recently acquired a documentary by 50 Cent that focuses on Diddy’s allegations, intensifying the spotlight on their long-standing animosity.
The conflict was initially sparked by 50 Cent’s 2006 track “The Bomb,” in which he suggested Diddy had insider knowledge of the 1997 murder of the Notorious B.I.G. Though 50 Cent never provided solid evidence, the insinuation created a rift between the two artists. Diddy retaliated in 2010, calling 50 a “hating a– c—,” particularly after 50 Cent took on Rick Ross’s management.
The feud escalated further when Diddy’s ex-partner Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against him for rape and human trafficking, which 50 Cent got involved in. Though the lawsuit was settled quickly, it reignited 50 Cent’s jabs at Diddy. This year, after Diddy’s mansions were raided in a sex trafficking investigation, 50 Cent confirmed he was working on a documentary highlighting the allegations against Diddy.
50 Cent recently announced that his docuseries, tentatively titled “Diddy Do It?,” has been sold to Netflix after a bidding war. The multi-part series will explore the serious accusations against Diddy, which have taken on greater significance in light of his arrest.
In a recent social media post, 50 Cent mocked Diddy’s situation, referencing the over 1,000 bottles of lubricant that were allegedly seized during the raids. As the drama unfolds, the rivalry between these two rap icons shows no signs of cooling off, especially with 50 Cent poised to share his side of the story on a major streaming platform.