Release Date: February 27, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Backyard Ball

NBA Street, no Metta World Peace
N****s bitchin from the bench
We gon pull em out they seat
Cook his ass*, hot grease
Clothes out, pop heat

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A photo of T.I.’s wife, Tiny, became ammunition. Their son, King Harris, entered the conversation to defend his mother. Then, when Tina Knowles shared a quiet gesture of support for Tiny, 50 escalated again, posting an unflattering image of Knowles and another meme targeting Solange. The backlash was quick. The women involved had nothing to do with the conflict, but they became targets.

The back-and-forth continues, with T.I. and his sons, King and Domani, dropping diss tracks at Fif. The mogul has yet to respond on wax, and many don’t believe he will.

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Verzuz, at its best, was never about personal humiliation. It was about catalogs and cultural moments meeting across eras and regions. It’s artists standing still long enough to let the records speak. If the question is whether 50 Cent should face T.I., or anyone else, the conversation has to return to the music. A Verzuz battle is not won on Instagram, but in 20 records.

What It Takes To Stand Across From 50

50 Cent enters the stage with one of the most concentrated commercial runs of the 2000s. Get Rich or Die Tryin’ alone would deliver a first half of Verzuz that is difficult to outmaneuver. “In Da Club” remains one of the most recognizable Rap singles of the last two decades. “21 Questions” expanded his reach into R&B radio. “Many Men” has become a record that feels heavier with each passing year. “P.I.M.P.” crossed markets globally. There are also “If I Can’t,” “What Up Gangsta,” “Back Down,” and “Patiently Waiting.”

Then, there is the G-Unit era. A Verzuz would have to include collaborations with The Game, like “Hate It or Love It” and “How We Do.” “Candy Shop,” featuring Olivia, would arrive in 2005 and dominate radio. In 2007, we received “Ayo Technology” with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, as well as “I Get Money.” Fif had a stronghold in the streets and the clubs.

Read More: Top 10 G-Unit Tracks

Further, Verzuz loves a moment to surprise audiences with special guests. 50 could plausibly call on Eminem, Dr. Dre, or Lloyd Banks for G-Unit cuts. It seems like wishful thinking, but Fif’s network isn’t small, and the possibilities are endless. Whether we’ll ever see 50 Cent on the Verzuz stage remains a mystery. However, it hasn’t stopped fans and critics from debating who they want to see Fif go against—and who they believe has the catalog to battle.

1. T.I.: The Era Match

If Verzuz is about overlapping prominence, T.I. is the cleanest matchup. His commercial peak aligns almost perfectly with 50 Cent’s. While Fif was redefining New York’s radio presence, T.I. was solidifying Atlanta’s grip on the mid-2000s.

T.I.’s opening Verzuz stretch would not be light. “Rubber Band Man” and “24’s” established him early as a Southern force. “Bring Em Out” turned arena-ready bravado into a radio staple. “What You Know” anchored King, and “Top Back” was one of the defining singles of their era. “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna became one of the biggest songs of 2008. “Whatever You Like” ruled Pop radio. “Dead and Gone,” featuring Justin Timberlake, expanded his range beyond swagger into reflection.

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There is also feature depth. T.I.’s collaborative run also includes Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Busta Rhymes, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Chris Brown, Cee Lo Green, Young Thug, Iggy Azalea, and Pharrell. Moreover, accolades support the case. T.I. wasn’t simply present in the mid-2000s. He was central.

2. Ja Rule: The Beef That Shaped An Era

Any serious conversation about a Verzuz opponent for 50 Cent eventually returns to Ja Rule. Not only because of the catalog, but because their ongoing rivalry has defined eras of their careers. The conflict dates back to the late 1990s and escalated publicly in the early 2000s. Diss records, radio interviews, and social media spats turned it into trolling campaigns.

When 50 released “Wanksta” and later “Back Down,” the attacks were direct and relentless. 50 continued to mock Ja in interviews, online, and in public appearances for years. The trolling has never fully stopped. Even as careers evolved, the tension remained active.

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Yet before that narrative calcified, Ja Rule dominated radio. “Always On Time,” featuring Ashanti, was unavoidable. He ran with “Put It On Me,” “Livin’ It Up,” and “Mesmerize.” There was also “I’m Real (Murder Remix)” with Jennifer Lopez. These records defined the early 2000s crossover sound. Ja understood hooks and melody at a time when Rap and R&B were blending aggressively on mainstream radio. His commercial peak preceded 50’s, and it was significant.

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3. The Game: West Coast History and Unfinished Business

Ja Rule may represent the early-2000s commercial rivalry, but The Game defines personal and historical fracture. Game was introduced to the mainstream through 50 Cent and G-Unit on tracks like “How We Do” and “Hate It or Love It,” both of which feature 50 himself and remain staples on playlists. Their professional relationship was never purely friendly. Tensions splintered G-Unit and ultimately reshaped both careers.

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What separates this Verzuz matchup from others is that Fif actually stated he was open to it in past interviews. When asked whom he might consider for a Verzuz battle, 50 openly mentioned Game as a possible opponent. Musically, the Game’s catalog would present a contrast to 50’s. Opening rounds might include “Hate It or Love It,” “How We Do,” “Dreams,” and “Wouldn’t Get Far.” These were records that achieved both chart success and critical attention.

Unlike some proposed matchups, this one would force both men to confront moments they built together and then splintered publicly. That is a unique take in a format built around remembering rather than resurrecting old disputes.

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4. Nas: Queens Legacy

On paper, Nas and 50 Cent represent different archetypes of New York Rap. One is rooted in lyrical architecture and musical longevity. The other is rooted in commercial dominance and cultural disruption. Yet, their relationship has not always been neutral.

In the early 2000s, as 50 ascended, he publicly dissed Nas on tracks like “Piggy Bank” and “Burying Bodies.” Nas responded cautiously at the time, choosing not to escalate the situation into a prolonged feud. Years later, Nas and 50 eventually appeared more aligned, sharing stages and industry spaces without hostility. Fif would go on to say he doesn’t have any beef with Nas, letting the world know the conflict had cooled. However, the early friction remains part of the narrative.

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Musically, the matchup would be less about aggression and more about contrast. Nas also enters with a catalog that spans decades. “If I Ruled the World” with Lauryn Hill, “Made You Look,” “Hate Me Now,” “One Mic,” and “Ether” would just be warm-ups. Nas could survive twenty rounds comfortably. Further, he has a network of collaborators who could shift the room, including Hit-Boy, DJ Premier, The Firm (AZ, Cormega, Foxy Brown), Fabolous, and more. A Verzuz with 50 would not feel combustible but reflective. Queens standing across from Queens, two different interpretations of power from the same borough.

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5. Busta Rhymes: Performance Versus Precision

If the battle shifts from rivalry to stage command, Busta Rhymes becomes a serious contender. Bussa Bus’s catalog dates back to the mid-1990s, but his early 2000s run overlaps enough with 50 Cent’s to make the matchup viable. What separates him is performance. Verzuz is not only about records but also about who controls the room.

Busta’s opening rounds could lean on “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,” “Break Ya Neck,” “Pass the Courvoisier,” and “Touch It.” These are high-energy records built for crowd response. Where 50’s presence is cool and controlled, Busta’s is explosive. That contrast would define the battle.

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There is also depth in collaboration. Busta’s feature run spans eras. He has worked with Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, and multiple generations of rappers. Surprise appearances are not unrealistic. Verzuz loves those moments of cross-era recognition. From a cultural standpoint, this matchup would feel celebratory rather than adversarial. It would highlight two very different approaches to overlapping eras. Busta Rhymes may not match 50 Cent’s peak album sales, but in a live format, he cannot be underestimated.

6. Rick Ross: Power & Prolonged Hostility

If Ja Rule represents early 2000s rivalry and The Game represents internal strain, Rick Ross represents a collision of egos. The beef between Ross and 50 Cent heightened in 2009 after 50 publicly questioned Ross’s authenticity, mentioning Rozay’s past employment as a corrections officer. What followed was a prolonged campaign of trolling. Fif released parody videos and personal family details shared online.

Ross matched Fif’s energy, firing off diss tracks and continuing the back-and-forth in interviews. The conflict lingered for years, occasionally resurfacing in indirect shots and online commentary. Amid 50 Cent’s feud with T.I.’s family, Ross asked King Harris to send him a shirt featuring a photo of Fif’s late mother.

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Now, if we lean away from the beef and focus on the music, Ross presents a compelling challenge. There’s “Hustlin’,” “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” and the classic, “Aston Martin Music.” We can’t forget “The Boss” and “Stay Schemin’.” His catalog leans into luxury street Rap, built on cinematic production.

Where 50 was concentrated in the mid-2000s, Ross’s peak extends slightly later, into the late 2000s and early 2010s. That gives him durability in later Verzuz rounds. His feature run is also substantial, with appearances alongside Drake, Meek Mill, Wale, Future, DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, and John Legend.

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Does 50 Cent Even Need a Verzuz?

At this point, the debate may be larger than the matchup. 50 Cent may have spent much of his career producing films and television, but his catalog remains intact. Verzuz rewards artists who are willing to pause and celebrate their records. It is built on Hip Hop history as much as competition. The format asks artists to stand inside their legacy and let the audience revisit it in real time.

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The matchups are compelling. T.I. brings era symmetry. Ja Rule carries history. The Game adds unresolved tension. Nas offers legacy contrast. Busta Rhymes brings performance power. Rick Ross carries ego and endurance.

Fifty has never struggled for attention. A Verzuz would move the focus back to the music, where his strongest work still holds. Whether he ever chooses that stage is less about capability and more about temperament. The catalog is ready. The culture is waiting.

Who would you want to see 50 Cent go against on Verzuz? And what 20 records would take the W?

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Per the outlet, an alleged source reportedly close to Davis said that Keefe’s lawyer Michael Pandullo believes Sean Combs would back up Keefe’s claims that his past confessions to orchestrating 2Pac’s death were all lies for the sake of “fame and fortune.”

“Duane has made his feelings clear,” the alleged source reportedly expressed. “If Diddy is a witness or makes a statement denying what he told cops, then that helps him hugely. Another factor is that this case will be a jury trial… And there is a suspicion that celebrities are often seen preferentially. So if Diddy backed up this story, it would help immensely.”

Keefe D’s referenced Diddy concerning Tupac murder allegations in the past, previously claiming Combs put a $1 million hit on ‘Pac. On the other hand, Diddy has repeatedly denied involvement in Tupac’s murder.

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When Is Keefe D’s Trial?

For those unaware, Keefe D’s trial for allegedly murdering Tupac Shakur will begin in August of this year, if everything goes according to the current schedule at press time. However, there’s a big chance that this could experience a delay to 2027, but we will see how the court actually develops the case in the next few months.

Keefe D has previously claimed that he organized the murder of ‘Pac as retaliation for the rapper, Suge Knight, and others attacking his nephew Orlando Anderson, and that money that Combs allegedly offered Keefe never made it to him after the hit. Authorities arrested Davis on murder charges from Las Vegas in September of 2023. The defense team wants Puff to contradict Davis’ previous claims, thus disproving his stories and arguing against the murder charges against him.

On the other hand, prosecutors are using his previous claims against him. We will see what side wins out.

Meanwhile, Diddy continues to deal with legal drama. The sexual misconduct scandal that landed him in prison continues to bleed into civil lawsuits, legal developments, and more accusations.

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Release Date: February 26, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Album: N/A

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“Sayless,” which dropped yesterday, hears Harris continue to go below the belt. Once again, he tells Fif to go dig up his late mother, Sabrina Jackson. To add insult to injury, he wears the aforementioned t-shirt, which seemingly has a legit photo of the G-Unit boss’s late matriarch on it.

Harris posted a teaser of this track and video on his Instagram and as per Complex, Rozay was in his comments section asking to get that shirt sent his way.

“Need dat T in a 3x lil bro,” he wrote beneath the post. Harris is more than willing to hook him up, writing back, “@richforever got [P button emoji salute emoji].”

For those wondering where King Harris got this photo from, he shared it on his Instagram yesterday as well, but via a Story post instead. He tagged 50 Cent, jokingly asking him about his late mom’s gender. “This yo mama or pops @50cent [thinking emoji].”

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Why Is King Harris Beefing With 50 Cent?

Harris has been making it a focus to constantly taunt 50 about Sabrina. Since entering his dad’s larger beef with the mogul, he’s gone on vengeful rants about him taking shots at his mom, Tameka “Tiny” Harris.

Fif posted a not-so flattering photo of her on his social media as a means to instigate things with Tip. But that angered King Harris (for good reason), so he’s been fighting fire with fire ever since.

“B*tch a*s n**** wanna say something about my mama, your mama dead as f*ck n****. Your mama dead as f*ck, go dig her up. Go dig her up. F*ck. Post a picture of your motherf*cking mama n****, she dead n****,” the 21-year-old said in part earlier this week.

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“For this ever to be an issue, Kardashian must first pass the bar exam, something she admittedly has not yet done,” the singer reportedly expressed in court documents. “Regardless, it is unclear why vague, third-party allegations from [an interview] and a Twitch stream could ever ‘jeopardize’ her legal career. It would be the underlying wrongful conduct, none of which [Kim and Kris have] denied.”

“It is my understanding that, before becoming an attorney, the California State Bar evaluates moral character through a comprehensive background investigation, including investigation of allegations of criminal misconduct or dishonesty,” Kim reportedly expressed in previous legal filings. Ray claims their denial of knowing about any alleged federal investigations concerning them does not include denial of racketeering activity. We will see how the celebrity socialites respond in court.

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Why Is Kim Kardashian Suing Ray J?

For those unaware, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are suing Ray J for defamation because he claimed that a RICO “worse than Diddy” is coming for the Kardashians. More specifically, this claim seems to refer to allegations against Kim and company for alleged fraud, the release of her sex tape with Ray, and other unfounded accusations the singer has levied at Kim and her family in the past.

“I’m worried that I would need to address these entirely false accusations and that they might be taken seriously,” the SKIMS mogul expressed in court documents concerning the California State Bar’s background investigation. “To say that my daughter and I are being pursued for doing something worse than Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, is a horrific lie,” Kris Jenner recently declared.

Ray J sued Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner in response, which has more to do with allegations around the aforementioned sex tape. We will see how both cases end up playing out in court, and whether or not Kim eventually becomes a lawyer.

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Release Date: February 27, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of With No Due Respect

1. Unisex
2. Faith Lies
3. Rookie of the Year
4. Mo Money Than Ur Dad (feat. KARRAHBOOO)
5. Cadillac
6. Disrespectfully Decline (feat. Larry June)
7. Love Don’t Cost A Thing
8. Stay Awhile (feat. Ari Lennox)
9. Water2wine.mp3
10. Huey and Riley
11. Grow Up (feat. John Legend)
12. Boyfriend In Yo Brain (Notice Me)
13. Thinking With My Heart
14. Psalm and Islam (feat. Dave James and Gwen Bunn)
15. Psalm 62
16. Grandmas & Grandpas
17. Bitchertation

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In a clip caught from Ak’s recent livestream by joebuddenclips/fanpage on Twitter, she said that Frost claimed (whether jokingly or otherwise) that she gave him herpes and that she sexually assaulted him with the kiss during their recent livestream. For those unaware, he had appeared on his stream after the kiss with prosthetic makeup showing a fake lesion around his lips.

Deshae Frost, on the other hand, denied that he explicitly said Powell gave him herpes, and that she knew about the lips joke. However, Celina claims that he asked her to kiss him before. Akademiks asked her why they streamed in the first place, and she said he “crossed a line” beyond just looking for viral clips, clip-farming, and joking around. Celina Powell said she wanted to give Deshae a pass and be a good sport about his trolling, but his alleged double-downs on the situation, plus the lips joke, convinced her otherwise.

“My lawyers are hungry for this right now, they are ready to go,” she told her former fling. “My lawyer was reading a bunch of lists of laws that he broke. She sent me a draft about the lawsuit… I went today and got tested for everything to go along with the lawsuit. And then we can proceed.”

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Who Has Celina Powell Dated?

DJ Akademiks joked that Powell’s cough was a result of the kiss, which led her to joke about Ak being part of the lawsuit, too. We’ll see if this actually leads to legal action against Deshae Frost in any way.

For those unaware, Celina Powell’s dating history includes either confirmed connections or alleged flings with DJ Akademiks himself, YBN Nahmir, Young Thug, Snoop Dogg, 6ix9ine, and more. However, many of these relationships, such as Offset, never saw outright confirmation from both parties.

In the case of that alleged ‘Set fling, Powell posted a video of someone appearing to be Offset sleeping next to her. With many of her claims in the background, we will see if Deshae Frost gets a lawsuit over these jokes and claims.

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As a result, a nine-month stint overseas is certainly on the table. Initially, this wasn’t the case, though. In fact, it seemed for a moment that the “We Dem Boyz” hitmaker was going to get by with just a fine. A lower court issued him a criminal fine of 3,600 lei, or $830, last April for “illegal possession of dangerous drugs.”

However, prosecutors were able to successfully appeal that decision, hitting him with this punishment in December. Overall, Romania has some of the strictest drug laws in all of Europe. Possession of cannabis for recreational use can carry a minimum of three months or a max of two years, or just a fine.

Prosecutors said Wiz had 18 grams or more of cannabis on him during the Beach Please! Festival in Continesti.

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When Was Wiz Khalifa Arrested In Romania?

He performed there in July 2024 along with a host of other superstar rappers. Unfortunately, his evening didn’t end on a high note as he was arrested on site. He apologized to the country on social media afterwards and commended the authorities for being “respectful.”

“Last nights show was amazing. I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage. They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big a*s joint next time,” he joked.

But things are much more serious now. As of yet, it’s unclear if Romanian officials will file an extradition request. However, there is also a possibility the United States could save him. Typically, they refuse such requests for non-violent drug offenses, even more so when foreign penalties are harsher than American standards.

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Release Date: February 27, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from ASAP (Remix)

You know we need to talk, pick up your phone, I done called 30 times
You tryin’a ignore me, actin’ tough, I know you somewhere cryin’
Give me inspiration, think about you when I write my rhymes
If she got diamonds all over her body then you know she mine

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