Tia Kemp & 50 Cent's Feud Gets Personal Over Son With Rick Ross

BY Erika Marie
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Once friendly with her longtime rival's enemy, Tia Kemp isn't holding back after 50 Cent made jokes about her son's alleged assault.

Mocking an alleged attack on Rick Ross' son has put 50 Cent at odds with Tia Kemp, who won't let their previously friendly relationship stop her from going after the rapper. Kemp unleashed a heated social media tirade after 50 offered to help the man accused of pistol-whipping her son, William Roberts III, and the exchange quickly became personal.

Kemp shared an Instagram post featuring 50 alongside his former partner, Daphne Joy, and their son, Sire. "U have NO room to post anyone's child," she wrote. Her caption went considerably further, making explicit accusations about Joy and an unverified personal claim concerning Sire's developmental health. Kemp also shared images she claimed depicted Joy in intimate circumstances. Those allegations have not been independently substantiated.

She didn't stop with the caption. Kemp also posted a heated video rant directed at 50, criticizing him for making light of her son's alleged assault. The confrontation was a notable departure from their previous relationship, which has included 50 publicly supporting Kemp while using her longstanding disagreements with Ross to antagonize his adversary.

Read More: Rick Ross' Son's Assault Case Takes Petty Turn As 50 Cent Offers To Help Suspect

50 Cent Responds To Tia Kemp With Another Personal Jab

Instead of apologizing, 50 fired back on Instagram with a revealing photo aimed at Kemp, along with another dig at Ross. "Damn Tia you sound tougher than ya boy, I ain't got time to argue with you," he wrote. He then used the confrontation to promote his Street Fighter movie before adding, "you know I love you girl," alongside an affectionate emoji.

The dispute began when 50 mocked reports that William had been threatened at gunpoint and struck in the head near Bethune-Cookman University on Oct. 11. According to Daytona Beach police, William identified Don Roberts III as his alleged attacker. Don was subsequently charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

50 initially joked about William contacting police before sharing Don's booking information and offering to arrange his release. He also claimed he would send attorney Drew Findling to represent the suspect, although Findling's involvement hasn't been confirmed.

Don has pleaded not guilty, with a bail hearing scheduled for Wednesday (Oct. 21). Despite 50's promise to help secure his release, the rapper has not confirmed that he intervened in the case. His latest response to Kemp was another Instagram jab and, apparently, another attempt to sell movie tickets.

Read More: 50 Cent Offers To Make Tia Kemp The Next Wendy Williams Amid Rick Ross Beef

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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