Before social media beef became a full time sport, 50 Cent turned trolling into an art form. From rap rivals to movie stars, nobody was safe once Fif decided to apply pressure. Here is a chronological run through the most notable names who caught his internet wrath over the years.
Ja Rule
This is ground zero. The beef that defined 50 Cent’s career started in the early 2000s and never truly ended. From mocking Ja Rule’s sales to celebrating his legal troubles, 50 made it his mission to erase Ja from hip hop relevance. This feud set the tone for everything that followed.
Fat Joe
50 Cent repeatedly accused Fat Joe of switching sides during the Ja Rule beef, questioning his loyalty and taking shots at Terror Squad in interviews and online. The tension lingered for years before eventually cooling off publicly.
When Fat Joe later debuted his weight loss, 50 Cent reposted photos and mocked his appearance, joking that he looked “sick” or “unrecognizable” instead of offering support.
He doubled down with backhanded humor, implying the weight loss was unnatural and suggesting surgery or illness rather than lifestyle changes.
The trolling was rooted in long standing Terror Squad vs G Unit tension, not a random moment.
Fans quickly called the posts unnecessary and mean spirited, especially since Fat Joe had been open about prioritizing his health. The body shaming drew backlash and aged poorly.
Afterward, both appeared to move on publicly, with no continued back and forth following the criticism.
The Game
Once signed to G Unit, The Game became a target after their public fallout in 2006. 50 accused him of disloyalty, mocked his credibility, and used industry influence to ice him out while dragging the feud online for years. But whew he trolled BACK mocking his relationship with his son Marquise.
Rick Ross
This beef went nuclear. 50 Cent attacked Rick Ross over his former correctional officer job, leaked personal content involving Ross’s child’s mother, and turned the feud deeply personal beyond music.
Floyd Mayweather
Despite once being close friends, things shifted when 50 Cent publicly mocked Floyd Mayweather’s literacy, posting videos daring him to read aloud. It became one of the most talked about celebrity fallouts of the 2010s.
Young Buck
Perhaps the most controversial chapter. After leaving G Unit, Young Buck became a recurring target. 50 Cent mocked his finances, masculinity, and in 2019 reposted content tied to rumors involving a transgender woman. The backlash was swift and the post was deleted, but the damage lingered.
Meek Mill
During Meek Mill’s legal troubles, 50 Cent publicly criticized him, questioned his decisions, and reposted court related content, drawing criticism for piling on during a serious moment.
Madonna
In 2019, 50 Cent mocked Madonna’s Instagram photos, questioning her appearance and age. The comments sparked outrage and reignited conversations about misogyny and ageism in celebrity culture.
Oprah Winfrey
, Oprah Winfrey confronted 50 Cent about something that instantly made headlines, the fact that he had named his dog Oprah. Oprah didn’t hold back asking him straight up, “Why’d you name your dog Oprah?” 50 Cent gave a candid response explaining that the name came from a mix of evolving feelings early in their relationship.
He admitted he initially harbored “negative feelings for someone who doesn’t even know me” over perceived slights about hip-hop culture and used the name in that context.
50 Cent added that he chose the name when he was just excited about the dog and that the situation had since softened, even joking about how he loved the dog and treated it well. The exchange was awkward yet candid and became one of the most replayed moments of their interview.
Joe Budden
More recently, Joe Budden found himself in 50’s crosshairs over podcast commentary. 50 reposted clips, mocked Joe’s past struggles, and reignited old animosity.
WHEW! Across decades, 50 Cent’s trolling followed the same formula
Public humiliation
Viral reposts
Personal pressure
And zero apologies
What once felt like ruthless entertainment now reads differently in hindsight. Still, one thing is undeniable. 50 Cent shaped how celebrity beef lives online today.
We do not condone bullying, harassment, or body shaming of any kind. While this article revisits past public moments and internet culture as they happened in real time, our intent is to report and contextualize, not to promote harmful behavior. Conversations around celebrity feuds should never come at the expense of someone’s dignity or well-being.
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