50 Cent Describes ‘Uncomfortable’ Moment with Diddy That Led to Industry Tension
50 Cent has never shied away from sharing his candid views, and his recent cover story with The Hollywood Reporter dives deep into his complex history with hip-hop mogul Diddy.
The rapper opened up about the pivotal moment that made him uncomfortable in Diddy’s presence, revealing insights that have fans talking.
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The conversation took a sharp turn when 50 recalled an unusual incident during their interactions.
“He asked to take me shopping, I thought that was the weirdest sh*t in the world because that might be something that a man says to a woman. And I’m just like, ‘Naw, I’m not f*cking with this weird energy or weird sh*t,’ coming off the way he was just moving. From that, I wasn’t comfortable around him.”
It was this moment that shifted his perception, leading to a newfound unease in Diddy’s company.
50 Cent on Diddy’s ‘Weird’ Behavior That Made Him ‘Uncomfortable’
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As the discussion progressed, 50 Cent clarified the nature of his relationship with Diddy, insisting that it was more of a business collaboration than a friendly rapport.
He also recounted how Jennifer Lopez, Diddy’s ex, played a role in their early days, encouraging him to collaborate with Diddy as a songwriter.
“It was mostly work. I wouldn’t call it a friendship because there wouldn’t be disappointment between us if we didn’t speak to each other, [Diddy’s ex] Jennifer Lopez actually told him he should work with me as songwriter in the beginning. [H]e’d call me to write. I remember Diddy would call, and my son’s mom would answer, and I didn’t want to get on the phone like, ‘No, no, no.’ And she was like, ‘What the f*ck? We need money.’ She’s looking at me, like, ‘What? Why don’t you want to talk to him?'”
The G-Unit founder further explained why he entirely avoids Diddy’s social gatherings, which he refers to as “Diddy parties.”
"I didn’t ever party or hang out with him. Puff is a businessperson; when [people call him] a producer, I see people that were taken advantage of, who produced things that he took from them. He got the credit. He’s not a producer. He’s been able to take advantage of the business and the creatives in it. I don’t have any interest in doing that. I actually fall under the creative. So I just didn’t take to hanging out with that.”
This criticism conveys 50 Cent’s firm stance against an industry he feels does not resonate with his values.
In this revealing interview, 50 Cent illuminates the challenges he faced while navigating his relationship with one of hip-hop's biggest names.
His insights not only reflect his personal experiences but also serve as a commentary on the murky ethics of the music business.