50 Cent Holds Ja Rule Responsible for New York Knicks' NBA Playoff Elimination
The New York Knicks' playoff dreams took a sour turn as they faced a crushing defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, ending their promising postseason journey.
In the aftermath of their elimination, rap mogul 50 Cent took to social media to point fingers at none other than his long-standing rival, Ja Rule.
The Knicks' hopes were dashed in a 130-109 loss to the Pacers in game seven of the Eastern Conference semifinals, leaving their loyal fans at Madison Square Garden disheartened.
Seizing the opportunity, 50 Cent wasted no time in laying blame on Ja Rule, sharing a screenshot of the rapper holding and kissing the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy.
50 Cent Blames Ja Rule After Knicks Loss to Pacers:
50 Cent blames Ja Rule for the New York Knicks getting knocked out of the NBA Playoffs pic.twitter.com/ohnSY0ILZb
— WhatsOnRap (@WhatsOnRap__) May 20, 2024
Ja Rule's recent appearance with the NBA championship trophy sparked controversy among Knicks faithful, with many attributing the team's misfortune to his supposed "curse."
Despite being up 2-0 against the Pacers at the time, Knicks fans grew uneasy seeing Ja Rule flaunt the trophy in a promotional video.
50 Cent echoed the sentiments of Knicks supporters, denouncing Ja Rule's involvement with the team and suggesting that his presence had brought ill fortune.The rap icon took to social media to express his frustration, labeling Ja Rule's actions as "janky" and advising against betting on the Knicks.
In response to the backlash, Ja Rule fired back at 50 Cent, hurling insults and dismissing the accusations of cursing the team as baseless.
The feud between the two hip-hop heavyweights only added fuel to the fire as fans debated the impact of Ja Rule's alleged curse on the Knicks' playoff prospects.
While injuries to key players undoubtedly played a role in the Knicks' downfall, the notion of a curse lingering over the team is not entirely unprecedented in the world of sports.
Ja Rule previously claimed to have cursed the Minnesota Timberwolves following a halftime performance gone awry, with the team experiencing a championship drought ever since.