If you hadn’t already heard, Fyre Festival 2 is allegedly taking place next year, and already has some big developments underway. Moreover, TMZ recently caught up with the festival’s organizer Billy McFarland over the weekend and asked him about the supposed follow-up to the disastrous first iteration that landed him in prison. He says that this next festival will fully live up to the first’s promises, and he apparently has hard dates already lined up for April 25 of next year in Mexico. However, the most important and interesting part of McFarland’s new statement (which you can check out by clicking the “Via” link below) came later… That is, if you’re a fan of hip-hop and rap beef.
Billy McFarland asked 50 Cent to replace his former Fyre Festival partner Ja Rule to spruce up the entertainment department. Apparently, live music will be but a small part of this second iteration, amid other luxuries like scuba diving. In addition, he also claimed that 3,000 people already signed up to stay at the island they rented. But McFarland’s words are particularly curious because of Fif and Ja’s long-running feud, and because of his own issues with the latter.
MONTAUK, NY – JULY 26: Aisha Atkins, Ja Rule and Billy McFarland attend Magnises Summer Bash at Gurney’s Inn on July 26, 2014 in Montauk, NY. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
For those unaware, the last update in Billy McFarland and Ja Rule’s dispute over who messed Fyre Festival up was the former’s boxing challenge to the latter. Here’s how he proposed it: someone was willing to pay $350,000 to see the two battle for 15 minutes, and all that money would go to all the employees that didn’t receive payment for their work during the festival. Maybe 50 Cent is the one willing to cough up some cash to try to embarrass his sworn rival some more…
As for 50 Cent and Ja Rule… Do you really need an explanation or update? They are always clowning each other and mocking each other online, whether it’s for sports teams losses or other hip-hop fare. If the G-Unit mogul were to participate in Fyre Festival 2, that would be a pretty big slap in the face to his Murder Inc. nemesis. But then again, they’re used to those jabs…
The New York Knicks lost game 7 to the Indiana Pacers at home on Sunday. After sustaining injuries to multiple starters and players playing through injuries, the Knicks did not have enough for the Pacers. Ultimately, they played hard, but luck plays a big part in playoff success, and the Knicks’ injuries were very unlucky. You might remember that at the start of the series, Knicks fans were taken aback by Ja Rule kissing the Larry OBrien Trophy. They said that he cursed the Knicks with his gesture. 50 Cent, Ja Rule’s eternal rival, jumped on the curse bandwagon. He clowned Ja Rule after multiple Knicks were hurt in the game after he Kissed the Trophy.
Ja Rule fired back, though. He, in turn, clowned 50 Cent when his Minnesota Timberwolves lost 3 straight games to the Denver Nuggets, saying 50 cursed Anthony Edwards and the Wolves. Now 50 Cent has had the final word in the who cursed who saga after the Knicks were ultimately eliminated, and the Timberwolves are moving on to the next round. Of course, Curtis Jackson didn’t forget about JaRule cursing the Knicks.
The Wolves haven’t won since this tweet!!! 50 you fucking MUSH Ant man stay away from this goofy he a fed anyway… Stream Mama on all platforms NOW!!! https://t.co/EvBEjleIZs
Following the Indiana Pacers’ victory against the New York Knicks in game seven of the 2024 NBA playoffs on Sunday, 50 Cent isn’t stopping with his jabs at Ja Rule. The G-Unit boss teased his longtime rival on social media following the game. 50 Cent said that Ja Rule got his hands on the NBA championship trophy, which is why the Knicks lost. He blamed him for the loss and shared a picture of Ja kissing the Larry O’Brien trophy. “If you’re wondering why the Knicks couldn’t get the W, here you have it,” he wrote on Twitter. He added some shots at the NBA for letting Ja near the trophy, saying, “SMH who let this fool touch the trophy.”
The results say 50 Cent has won this round. The Knicks are now on their way to Cancun, but it’s hard to imagine them enjoying vacation with all those painful injuries. The M Minnesota Timberwolves walked down the defending champs on their own floor and won game 7. The Wolves take on the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday in the Western Conference Finals. Overall, 50 Cent may prove to be a good luck charm for Minnesota.
It’s unlikely that 50 Cent and Ja Rule’s hostility will ever disappear. The two NYC rappers have been at odds for 25 years with several different chapters of their beef. The rival’s latest battle is about the NBA playoffs. Last week, 50 Cent joked about Ja Rule cursing the New York Knicks after a video of Ja and the Larry O’Brien trophy went viral. Knicks players started dropping like flies, and 50 Cnet agreed with fans saying Ja cursed the Knicks. Now Ja Rule has fired some shots back at 50 Cent after the Timberwolves have dropped three straight to the Denver Nuggets.
50 Cent tweeted on May 9th, “Oh s### [eyes emoji] don’t bet on the Knicks to win this next game. This janky ass [ninja emoji] put his juju all on the team. F### that I’m bet my money on the [Minnesota Timberwolves]!” He also reposted fans asking Ja Rule to keep his Knicks support secret after cursing the team. 50 Cent, who has a partner shop with the Minnesota Timberwolves, was targeted by Ja in retaliation after the 50’s bandwagon team continued to lose the games.
Ja Rule Calls Out 50 Cent After Timberwolves Latest Loss
The Wolves haven’t won since this tweet!!! 50 you fucking MUSH Ant man stay away from this goofy he a fed anyway… Stream Mama on all platforms NOW!!! https://t.co/EvBEjleIZs
Ja Rule answered 50’s insults on Wednesday morning. The rapper brought up the fact that the Timberwolves had fallen short against the Denver Nuggets in three straight games. “The Wolves haven’t won since this tweet!!! 50 you f###### MUSH. Ant-Man [Anthony Edwards] stay away from this goofy, he a fed anyway… [rolling on the floor laughing emoji] [orange heart emoji] [blue heart emoji],” Ja Rule tweeted. The 50-Ja beef will never end. Now, they are using NBA teams to throw shots at each other.
In the Western Conference Semifinals, the Denver Nuggets now have a three-game lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Ja Rule and 50 Cent’s local team, the New York Knicks, led the Indiana Pacers 3-2. Overall, the Timberwolves and the Knicks being proxies in the 25-year-long feud between 50 and Ja is pretty funny. Let’s see whose team ends up surviving to the next round so we can see who is really cursing who.
Rappers really want beef in 2024. The first quarter of the year has been dominated by diss records and social media digs, and it’s trickling down to previous generations. Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing battle led Ja Rule to draw comparisons to his 2000s saga with 50 Cent. Fans clowned Ja Rule, as is the usual, but he dropped some previously unknown information that turned heads. The rapper claimed that 50 Cent filed an order of protection against him, despite his tough talk in the media.
The tweet that initiated the revelatory exchange was posted April 20. Ja Rule took note of the rappers who were teaming up to diss Drake, and made light of the situation by writing: “20 v 1 I can relate.” The tweet led one user to question Ja’s math. “They said 50 Cent had Ja Rule seeing 20,” the user posted. This is where things got interesting. On April 22, Ja responded to the tweet by dropping some major information about his feud with 50. He accused the entire G-Unit crew of filing an order of protection against him. An order of protection is similar to a restraining order. Barnes Jewish Hospital defines it as “a document issued by a court and signed by a judge to help protect you from harassment or abuse.”
Gunit literally had an ORDER OF PROTECTION against murder Inc… can you imagine if one of the camps in this beef right now put an order of protection on the other… #CWWTSThttps://t.co/xh7GTs9eSB
Basically, 50 Cent and company took legal action to ensure that Ja Rule could not harm them. 50 Cent mocked Ja for being a fake gangster, but the latter allegedly prohibited Ja from ever coming near him. The latter highlighted the irony of the situation in his tweet. He also claimed Drake and Kendrick Lamar would get roasted by fans if either of them attempted to file an order of protection. “Gunit literally had an order of protection against Murder Inc,” he wrote. “Can you imagine if one of the camps in this beef right now put an order of protection on the other…”
Ja Rule’s beef experiences came to define his legacy as a rapper. It subsequently makes sense that he’s urging the current generation to set their differences aside and focus on music. “Hip hop is a family… and no one wins when the family feuds,” he wrote in a separate tweet. “Don’t let that go over your head… #hiphopvseverybody.” It’s a nice sentiment, even if Drake and Lamar decide to ignore it.
The beef between Ja Rule and 50 Cent has been going on for more than 20 years. The rappers have gone at each other’s throats in more ways than one. Sometimes, they dropped diss tracks. Other times, they straight up stabbed each other. As violent as their history is, the feud has certainly been a big source of entertainment for many that have followed it. In recent years, the pair seem to have become less serious about the once-violent beef. Now, it appears that Ja Rule is over it completely.
In a new interview with The Shade Room, Ja Rule tells the world how he really feels about 50 Cent. The rapper looks cool and collected as he is interviewed about his once archnemesis. “Is there a world where 50 Cent and Ja Rule call a truce?” the interviewer asks. Ja Rule clearly doesn’t take the question very seriously, choosing to poke fun at the situation. “If 50 Cent was to walk in here right now, what do you think is gonna happen?” he asks playfully. The interviewer responds, saying that she doesn’t really think anything would happen. This prompts an exaggerated reaction from Ja Rule. “Exactly!” he exclaims loudly. This is a very different tune than the two were singing just a few years ago.
The long-standing feud between 50 Cent and Ja Rule is the stuff of legend. It has spanned over two decades, characterized by violence, insults, and trolling. It began with a robbery involving Ja Rule, where 50 Cent’s associate was responsible for stealing the rapper’s chain. This led to altercations at nightclubs and the exchange of diss tracks. Years later, when the two ended up sitting next to each other on a plane, it seemed there might be peace. However, the feud reignited in 2018 when 50 Cent pulled a prank by buying tickets and leaving empty seats at Ja Rule’s show.
Although the feud has taken a more lighthearted tone in recent years, mostly consisting of trolling and social media banter, it has a history of hostility and rivalry. It originated from the robbery and escalated into fights, diss tracks, and even a stabbing. Despite occasional attempts at reconciliation, the feud persists due to personal differences and competition between the two artists. 50 Cent has made it clear that he sees no end to the beef, keeping the feud alive in the public eye. It would seem that Ja Rule disagrees, however. What do you think about his comments on the current state of the feud? Let us know below!
The rap industry: a notorious alliance of violence, rivalry, and complexity. Since the fateful events of the late 1990s involving Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., hip-hop culture has seen its share of heated disputes and alliances – from business disagreements to regional loyalties, romantic entanglements, envy, allegiance, and reputation. Here are the biggest hip hop beefs of all time.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 07: Nicki Minaj, Designer Jeremy Scott, and Cardi B attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
In a radical change from the past, New York Fashion Week saw the apex of an enduring conflict between musicians Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. Despite collaborative efforts on tracks and public displays of affection for one another via various social media, whispers of ill-will circulated for years. The altercation at Fashion Week validated these rumors, escalating things to slanderous outbursts over the airwaves and Instagram, as well as involving shoe designer Steve Madden and even the 2018 gubernatorial race in New York. This dispute shows no signs of abating.
9. Meek Mill vs. Drake
ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 15: DJ Drama, Drake and Meek Mill attend the Birthday Bash Afterparty featuring Meek Mill, DJ Drama and French Montana at Mansion Elan on June 15, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)
Meek Mill accused Drake of not writing his own lyrics for “Dreams Money Can Buy,” prompting Drizzy to issue a diss track titled “Charged Up.” Not content with this measure, Drake then released the banger “Back to Back,” which made references to Nicki Minaj without mentioning Meek. He followed up with “Summer Sixteen,” yet Meek got one final chance at retaliation with “War Pain.” However, soon after Meek’s prison release in 2018, the two united for the collaborative single “Going Bad,” an experience that Drake described as very rewarding.
Another one of the biggest beefs in hip hop involved two successful New York rappers, 50 Cent and Ja Rule. The feud started after one of 50 Cent’s associates allegedly stole Ja Rule’s chain, sparking a long-standing rivalry between the two artists. This inciting incident resulted in a physical altercation at an Atlanta nightclub, ultimately leading to 50 being stabbed when Ja and Black Child visited The Hit Factory.
In response, 50 dropped “Wanksta,” mocking Ja’s label Murder Inc. 50 then dragged others into the beef on “I Smell P#ssy” and “Back Down,” calling them out for their lack of street cred. Ja fought back with “Loose Change,” where he insulted many high-profile celebrities, whilst Fiddy’s fame soared and overshadowed efforts from Murder Inc.
Ice Cube ignited a fierce feud with Common after the latter criticized the West Coast’s shift from pro-/black to gangsta rap. Undeniably talented, Common retaliated with “The Bitch in You,” calling out Cube for daring to take on the whole coast. The Midwest MC upheld his lyrical might: “Ain’t made nothin’ dope since AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” signaling he had no intention of backing down. But in a short but powerful battle, Cube proved that nice guys don’t always finish last (as Drake can attest).
6. 50 Cent vs. The Game
50 Cent using that famous gif of himself to troll The Game gotta be the greatest thing I never knew I needed to see https://t.co/e5fxrVZ99w
One of the biggest beefs in hip hop during the mid-2000s was the highly-publicized rivalry between 50 Cent and The Game. Despite rumors that the feud was simply a publicity stunt, it still caused a stir within the hip hop community. Diss tracks, payback, and resulting fury followed for months until 2016, when the quarrel eventually concluded at Ace of Diamonds Strip Club in Los Angeles. Despite speculation, 50 Cent’s unrivaled business savvy remains unchallenged. The pair continue to throw verbal jabs at one another on social media.
5. LL Cool J vs. Canibus
LL Cool J is a jovial individual these days, radiating joy and confidence in his accomplishments. Lucky for him! But it’s amusing to recall when LL had an outright militant veneer while embroiled in his long-running feud with famed battle rapper, Canibus. He was integral to the two-decade-long dispute initiated by LL’s perception that Cool J had been insulted on “4,3,2,1.” Then in 1998, Canibus thoughtlessly taunted with his only Top 40 single, “Second Round K.O.,” which earned a rebuttal from LL via “The Ripper Strikes Back” and “Back Where I Belong.” Fortunately, the two reconciled their differences at the 2014 Christmas in Brooklyn event.
4. Lil Wayne vs. Birdman
Rapper Birdman and Lil Wayne attend 14th Annual Soul Train Music Awards on March 4, 2000 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
One of the biggest beefs in hip hop was the longstanding feud between Lil Wayne and his mentor, Birdman. The tension had been building up for years, but it reached a point where it felt like a tragic situation for the music scene in New Orleans. Birdman had been instrumental in Lil Wayne’s rise to fame and success as one of the most influential rappers of his generation. But by 2015, their relationship was beyond repair; Wayne had accused Birdman of withholding his 12th album, Tha Carter V, and dissed him on Sorry 4 The Wait 2, a mixtape released instead. He even went so far as to file a lawsuit against Birdman for money mismanagement and threatened to take Drake and Nicki Minaj away from Cash Money Records with him.
In July 2015, prosecutors suggested something unthinkable at its darkest hour: Birdman and Young Thug had conspired to murder Lil Wayne. Yet somehow, in the coming years, these two managed to reconcile and put their differences aside, continuing their working relationship into 2020. Still, the alleged murder attempt remains a focus in the current RICO case against Young Thug.
3. Eazy-E vs. Dr. Dre
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–DECEMBER 08: Dr. Dre (aka Andre Romelle Young ) and Eazy-E (aka Eric Lynn Wright) of the Rap group N.W.A. appear in a portrait taken on December 8, 1989 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
After a painful breakup, former NWA members Eazy-E and Dr. Dre went back and forth, hurling insults at one another. With the release of “Dre’s Day” from Dre, it seemed he had secured victory. However, Eazy retaliated with his track “Real Muthaf–kin’ Gs.” Eazy lambasted both Dre and Snoop for allegedly never being exposed to true ghetto life. He even took jabs at Dre’s past involvement in the electro-pop group World Class Wrecking Cru, mocking their effeminate dress. “It’s hard to be believed how quickly a man can go from wearing makeup to puffin’ on marijuana at barbecues,” he spat. Eazy also included an image of Dre bedecked in heels and eyeliner to top it all off.
2. Nas vs. Jay-Z
INDIO, CA – APRIL 12: Rappers Nas (L) and Jay Z perform onstage during day 2 of the 2014 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2014 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
In the 90s, a disagreement between Jay-Z and Nas seemed interminable. It all began with Nas not showing up for a Reasonable Doubt recording session but escalated when Nas rebuked him in his subsequent album. Following the death of Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z used this as an opportunity to challenge his authority in the New York City rap scene. The feud intensified further when Memphis Bleek reprimanded Nas, and Jay retaliated with “Takeover.” Nas retaliated with the infamous diss track “Ether,” which derided Jay’s Roc-A-Fella collective. Jay-Z responded with “Supa Ugly,” making this one of the most talked about hip hop beefs in the culture.
1. Tupac Shakur vs. The Notorious B.I.G.
The historical animosity between Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. began in 1993 when they crossed paths—Biggie from Brooklyn and Pac representing Los Angeles. Unfortunately, tension hastily escalated when Pac was shot while traveling to record with Big in New York City. Later, Tupac accused him and Puff Daddy of involvement. This spurred a battle between East Coast’s Bad Boy Records and West Coast’s Death Row Records, escalating since 1991. Suge Knight stepped in, securing Pac a place at his L.A.-based label. Years later, Tha Dogg Pound also reignited the turmoil upon filming their music video for “New York, New York” back in the Big Apple. Up to today, Tupac Shakur vs. Biggie is considered one of the biggest hip hop beefs of all time.
“There’s a curse on the Timberwolves because somebody made a mistake and let Ja Rule perform at the halftime show,” Fif begins. “And it was the worst shit that ever happened. Right? But what happened is he cursed the Timberwolves. So, now we’re gonna get rid of the Timberwolves curse. I’ve got a whole ritual planned to break the curse. So everybody get ready to follow it. You gonna get a chance to see what I do when the curse is broken. Timberwolves, let’s go. On three. One, two…[claps].”
Subsequently, Ja Rule decided to respond to 50 Cent’s Instagram post. After all, this dig seemingly came out of nowhere, and the artist wanted to defend his own honor. “#RENTFREE. Only thing Curtis lifting is his skirt. 50 been on my d**k. He love my style lmao! And now the curse has been extended,” Ja Rule wrote. Perhaps Ja’s curse is working as the Timberwolves lost to a Portland Trailblazers team that is trying to tank. Additionally, the T-Wolves are in a play-in spot and could very well miss out on the playoffs. That would be the ultimate demonstration of just how deep the curse goes.
As for Ja Rule and 50 Cent, they will probably never make peace. After all, this is a feud that has gone on for 20 years. If they can’t make up after all this time, it will probably never happen. It also doesn’t help that 50 Cent is always trolling, which just adds fuel to the fire. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.
When Ja Rule performed at a Minnesota Timberwolves halftime show in 2019, he had no idea that his rival 50 Cent would hold it against him four years later. Moreover, the Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ MC recently uploaded a video celebrating his recent partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In it, he visits their office spaces, talks with executives, and displays his excitement for his spirits collaboration. However, he also took a moment to address that Ja Rule performance in Milwaukee against the Bucks. If there’s anything history taught us between these two, it’s that Fif always finds a way to dunk on Ja- and vice versa, at least in attempt.
“We had a curse!” 50 Cent told the franchise’s staff. “Somebody f***ed up, and they let Ja Rule perform at halftime. Now, what we’re gonna do is take the curse off!” Then, a clip of Rule addressing an unenthused crowd played on one of the staff member’s screens (it was edited in). “Skip, this might be worse than Fyre Festival,” Shannon Sharpe remarks to his partner Bayless about the Murder Inc. rapper’s infamous failed festival.
50 Cent Promises To Lift Ja Rule’s Curse On The Minnesota Timberwolves
Furthermore, readers may remember the halftime show in question, for which Ja got immediately clowned online. What’s more is that the curse that 50 referred to isn’t just the “curse” of a laughable performance or comical moment. In fact, the fellow Queens rapper and G-Unit’s longtime opponent cursed the team while responding to a fan on Twitter. With that, it seemed almost too perfect for 50 to swoop in one day and, if the Timberwolves get amazing from here on out, it would be a massive flex on his sworn enemy.
“You just jinx yourself talking to the GOD this way…” Ja Rule wrote to a critical Minnesota fan. “Your CURSED NOW!!! You won’t win a championship for the next 30 years… AND KAT IS LEAVING!!! Apologise and I’ll lift the CURSE!!! Kiss of death…” Now the stakes are even higher in 50 Cent’s beef with the “Always On Time” MC: there’s a championship at stake. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ja Rule, 50 Cent, and their legendary beef.
The Wolves haven’t won since this tweet!!! 50 you fucking MUSH Ant man stay away from this goofy he a fed anyway… 
