The drama in hip-hop doesn’t seem to diminish, especially with Curtis Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent has a hand in. Famous for his snarky antics, 50 Cent has once repeatedly stirred up controversy and this time he’s targeting JAY-Z in the legal struggles over Sean “Diddy” Combs. This is a rundown of the most recent episode of this celebrity drama.
What Did 50 Cent Post About JAY-Z?
On the 15th of May, 50 Cent posted on Instagram to make fun of JAY-Z and suggested that the rapper avoids performances because of Diddy’s continuing legal battles. The caption included a closer photo of JAYZ’s face with his eyes fixed on his lips and nose, wearing sunglasses that obscured the eyes of his. The caption read “Jay in hibernation he ain’t coming outside till this sh*t with Puff blow over. No brunch, no lunch, No dinner. LOL IM ALL YOU GOT IM OUTSIDE!” This classic 50 Cent humor attracted plenty of reactions. They ranged from laughter to witty jabs towards the picture’s source and suggested that it could be something taken from a house security camera.
How Has the Public Reacted?
The reaction in the comments portion of the post was amused to the max as fans threw out laughing Emojis, and even making humorous comments of their own. There were some comments that seemed snarky and compared the image to images taken by an Ring camera, or the kind of images Beyonce may see in an intimate moment. Some of the comments referenced the pop culture of the time, like comparing JAYZ’s image to the character in the comedy film “Norbit.”
Is This the First Time 50 Cent Has Targeted JAY-Z?
Absolutely not. It’s just one of the latest in a string of jabs at JAY-Z made by 50 Cent. In the month of March 50 Cent shared an image of JAYZ on the top of a milk bottle and the words “Missing” inscribed above, making fun of how mysterious JAY-Z is. The post was deleted later, and featured an older photo of JAY-Z. The post also joked that it was the last time that he was seen when he waved at Diddy’s plane. The posts highlight 50 Cent’s unstoppable style of humor, irrespective of the truth or accuracy of the posts.
What’s the Background on Diddy’s Legal Issues?
Diddy has been involved in numerous lawsuits, one of which involves the most serious accusations in a lawsuit that was filed by rapper Lil Rod, which names Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy, among others. The development is close than 50 Cent’s home because Joy was also his former girlfriend, and parent of one of his kids. The lawsuits created a negative image of Diddy and have drawn a lot of coverage and adulation from the media that 50 Cent is an active participant.
How Does 50 Cent Fit Into the Broader Cultural Commentary?
In his long profession, 50 Cent took on the role of cultural commentary, frequently using his platform to discuss or mock controversy involving celebrities. His quick wit and ability to take on current issues by using humor has been a major draw in the field of entertainment. Through postings on social media or in interviews his ability to keep his viewers interested and entertained, showing that his ability to comment is just as impressive as his musical talent.
Conclusion
In the highly-competitive hip-hop world, where personal life often merges with the general public 50 Cent is continuing to keep the crowd entertained and stirring by bringing a unique sense of humor. His constant banter with JAY-Z is not only a reflection of the intimate relationships between the two titans of the business, but also the wider relationship between culture of celebrities as well as public opinion. While this new episode plays out in the coming days, it remains to be to be seen the way JAY-Z will react to the incident, if any or the next step 50 Cent’s will be within the ever-changing game of hip-hop the game of chess.