Tension continues to escalate in the hip-hop world following Kanye West’s brief appearance at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial. While West was reportedly only in the courtroom for around 30 minutes, his presence quickly drew reactions online, particularly from fellow artist 50 Cent, known for his outspoken social media commentary.
50 Cent Trolls Kanye Over Diddy Trial
Shortly after news broke of Kanye West attending the trial proceedings, 50 Cent took to Instagram. He shared an AI-generated image of himself in a white suit, captioning it, “We are wearing white in honor of the freak offs.” He also directly referenced Ye’s wife, Bianca Censori, adding, “Damn Ye you should have brought your dirty little wife with that Grammys outfit!”
The phrase “freak offs” used by 50 Cent echoes terminology reportedly used in testimony during the ongoing Diddy trial. A former assistant for Combs, Jonathan Perez, testified that alleged sex parties were referred to as “freak-offs,” “hotel nights,” or “kings nights,” and that staff were allegedly tasked with preparing rooms with various items like drugs, alcohol, and lubricant. This testimony has been part of the broader context of the legal proceedings against Diddy, who faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Dave Blunts Enters the Fray
50 Cent’s public mockery of Kanye didn’t go unanswered. Dave Blunts, identified as the person behind Kanye West’s upcoming album reportedly titled “Cuck” (previously known as “WW3”), responded aggressively. Via social media, Blunts reportedly aimed vulgar allegations at the mother of 50 Cent’s youngest son, Daphne Joy. According to reports, Blunts wrote, “@50cent your bm was getting pooped and peed on hold this L and stop riding dck.”
Diss Track Incoming? Dave Blunts Previews Snippet
The online exchange appears to be escalating beyond social media jabs. Dave Blunts has now previewed a diss track specifically targeting 50 Cent. A 41-second snippet of the track was shared online, directly attacking the G-Unit mogul. In the preview, Blunts reportedly refers to 50 Cent as a “fall off,” references the infamous 2000 shooting incident where 50 Cent was shot nine times, and repeats explicit allegations about 50 Cent’s baby mother. The preview includes a line asking, “Why the f* 50 Cent talking that sh when he know that his BM get pied on?”
Social media reactions to the diss track preview have been mixed. Some fans expressed enjoyment or acknowledged Blunts’ loyalty to Ye as the motivation, while others were skeptical about Blunts’ ability to engage in a rap beef with an artist known for his history with hip-hop rivalries. Comments ranged from predicting that 50 Cent would easily counter or simply laugh it off, to expressions of concern for Dave Blunts’ safety given 50 Cent’s reputation. Many users on platforms like X reportedly found the snippet unimpressive.
The Bigger Picture: 50 Cent & Kanye West’s Contentious History
As of the latest reports, 50 Cent has not publicly responded to either Blunts’ initial social media comment or the previewed diss track. 50 Cent is currently overseas performing on his “Legacy” tour.
This isn’t the first time 50 Cent and Kanye West have been at odds publicly. Earlier in the year, 50 Cent heavily trolled West following controversial lyrics on West’s song “COUSINS,” where he spoke about a childhood experience. 50 Cent posted on Instagram, “I woke up this morning thinking, you can’t suck your cousins dk for 6 years and not be gay. 😳 Somebody has to tell Kanye I’m not gonna tell him nope it’s not my job.”
Adding another layer of complexity to their relationship, just the month before the cousin lyric controversy, Kanye West had tweeted expressing a desire to be friends with 50 Cent, listing him among rappers he admired as “kings in there own kingdoms.”
The current friction, sparked by Kanye’s appearance at the Diddy trial and amplified by Dave Blunts’ aggressive response and now a previewed diss track, marks the latest chapter in the often unpredictable dynamic between 50 Cent and those associated with Kanye West. While Ye himself has not publicly acknowledged the diss track snippet, the tension between Blunts and 50 Cent continues to play out online.
