50 Cent Trolls Jay-Z with “Just The Two Of Us”—The Truth Behind Their Ties to Diddy’s Drama

Rapper 50 Cent has reignited his longstanding feud with Jay-Z, this time taking direct aim at the mogul’s friendship with embattled hip-hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a pointed Instagram post published on May 16, 2025, 50 Cent used both humor and controversy to spotlight Jay-Z’s ties to Diddy—whose career and reputation have been rocked by serious criminal allegations.

The post, which quickly went viral, featured a slideshow of images spanning decades of Jay-Z and Diddy’s public friendship, set ironically to Bill Withers’ “Just The Two Of Us.” In the caption, 50 Cent wrote: “Friends till the end, Jay you still there? We blew up Kid Cudi’s car to show him who’s the BOSS! LOL.” The quip refers to a confirmed 2012 incident in which Diddy, enraged over ex-girlfriend Cassie’s relationship with Kid Cudi, allegedly orchestrated the destruction of Cudi’s car—an accusation supported by Cudi’s spokesperson in late 2023 as part of Cassie’s damning testimony in her $20 million abuse lawsuit against Diddy.

50 Cent’s post is more than a jab at old rivals—it’s a calculated move in the wider context of Diddy’s ongoing legal battles. The music mogul is currently facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, pleading not guilty. Cassie’s lawsuit, since settled, included explosive descriptions of “freak off” parties—replete with pools of baby oil—and allegations of violence, all of which have further damaged Diddy’s public standing. Meanwhile, 50 Cent has been an outspoken critic, not just trolling Diddy on social media but also producing a Netflix documentary series that delves into the accusations, even mocking Diddy over the 1,000 bottles of baby oil reportedly seized during police raids.

Jay-Z’s decades-long camaraderie with Diddy has increasingly come under scrutiny, especially given recent events. The two have been seen together numerous times over the years—whether at high-profile parties in 2000, music video shoots in 2004, or business summits in 2007. The situation became even more complicated after an anonymous woman sued both Jay-Z and Diddy for rape in December 2024, alleging an assault when she was just 13 years old. Jay-Z categorically denied the claim, and the accuser withdrew her lawsuit in February 2025, prompting Jay-Z to file a defamation suit.

It’s against this tangled backdrop that 50 Cent’s post lands—a mixture of trolling, provocation, and commentary on the shifting power dynamics in hip-hop. For some, it’s another chapter in 50 Cent’s ongoing campaign to expose hypocrisy and force difficult conversations in the industry. For others, it’s a reminder of how personal history and public scandal are now inextricably linked in the lives of rap’s biggest names.

As Diddy’s legal drama continues to unfold and Jay-Z faces the scrutiny of his long-standing alliances, one thing is clear: 50 Cent is watching—and he’s not pulling any punches.