Few rivalries in entertainment and sports crossover history have been as relentless, as petty, and as endlessly entertaining as the one between 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather. Just when it seems like things might finally cool down, something new reignites the flame — and right now, the fire is burning hotter than ever.
As Mayweather prepares for a highly anticipated return to the ring, 50 Cent has allegedly taken to Instagram once again to make his feelings known. The G-Unit mogul reportedly posted a pointed reaction targeting Mayweather’s financial motivations for coming out of retirement, only to delete it shortly after — a move that has practically become his signature online strategy at this point.
50 Cent and His Signature Instagram Playbook
If you have followed 50 Cent long enough, this pattern is nothing new. He posts, he provokes, and then he quietly removes the content before it gains too much traction. His followers have come to expect it, and Mayweather has consistently been one of his most frequent targets over the years.
The latest alleged post came in response to news that Mayweather had signed an exclusive deal with CSI Sports and Fight Sports ahead of a planned exhibition match later this year. He wasted no time, allegedly implying that the undefeated boxing legend had little choice but to keep competing for financial reasons. The post disappeared quickly, but the message had already landed.
This was not the first recent shot fired either. When news broke that Mayweather had filed a lawsuit against Showtime — claiming the network played a role in a scheme orchestrated by his former manager that allegedly cost him hundreds of millions of dollars — 50 Cent showed zero sympathy. He treated the development like fresh ammunition in a feud he has never shown any interest in walking away from.
How the 50 Cent and Mayweather Feud Really Started
It is hard to believe now, but these two were once genuinely close. 50 Cent and Mayweather ran in the same circles, collaborated on business ventures, and presented themselves as allies at the height of both their powers. The friendship began to crack when a major partnership between the two reportedly fell apart, with him feeling blindsided and financially wronged by the outcome.
From that point forward, the gloves came off — quite literally. 50 Cent has gone after Mayweather on multiple fronts ever since, most frequently targeting what he describes as the boxer’s financial mismanagement. Those criticisms were still very much alive as recently as a widely shared DoorDash commercial that drew attention for its pointed subtext. The two have now spent far more years as enemies than as friends, and anyone who started following them recently would have no idea they ever had a close bond.
50 Cent Is Never Fighting Just One Battle
Mayweather is far from the only name on 50 Cent‘s list of ongoing disputes. The rap mogul has also been locked in a drawn-out feud with Dipset’s Jim Jones, one that has flared up again in recent months. The latest friction reportedly centers on allegations of unpaid rent and comments tied to Jones’ podcast. It is a reminder that he rarely limits himself to just one target, and his ability to engage on multiple fronts simultaneously has long defined his public persona.
As with most of his beefs, there is no resolution in sight on either front.
What Happens When Mayweather Fights Back
Mayweather has responded to 50 Cent’s jabs before, though those exchanges rarely produce anything beyond more noise. With the boxing legend gearing up for a public return and he’s watching closely from the sidelines, the odds of this rivalry cooling off anytime soon look extremely slim.
Whether Mayweather chooses to engage with the latest round of alleged online attacks or stay focused on his comeback remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — 50 Cent is not going anywhere, and neither is this feud.
