In a fresh twist to their long-standing feud, 50 Cent has taken to social media to taunt The Game following his recent Emmy win. This rivalry was reignited after 50 Cent, alongside industry heavyweights like Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige, won three Emmys at the 2022 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for their Super Bowl Pepsi halftime show. The accolades included Outstanding Variety Special, Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special, and Outstanding Music Direction.
Following the announcement of the Emmy wins, 50 Cent celebrated by posting a cheeky message on social media, stating, “I just won my Emmy Award for the Super Bowl halftime show lol no caption needed.” This playful jab was quickly met with a response from The Game, who shared an old photo of 50 modeling a sleeveless shirt, captioned with hashtags aimed at provoking laughter and derision.
Not one to back down, 50 Cent retaliated with a meme of him laughing in a car, mocking The Game’s first-week album sales for his latest project, “Dramatic Heart vs. Mind.” He remarked, “Oh no, I’m sorry you don’t get one then the first week 18K if you need someone to talk to I’m here for you LOL.” The jibe stung, especially given The Game’s previous admission of feeling hurt over not being invited to perform at the Super Bowl, despite his ties to Dr. Dre and his roots in Los Angeles.
In a June interview on the “I Am Athlete” podcast, The Game expressed his disappointment about being excluded from the iconic halftime show, emphasizing his connection to the city and his history with Dr. Dre. He stated, “I was hurt by that… I just felt like Dre should have called and said why.” The Game’s grievances suggest that the roots of this feud are deeply entrenched in personal and professional histories that continue to complicate their public interactions.
The back-and-forth between the two artists has been a recurring theme throughout 2022, characterized by barbs exchanged on social media and comments about their respective careers. The rivalry intensified following comments regarding Dr. Dre and former Interscope boss Jimmy Iovine, which led to further disputes over songwriting credits and perceived slights.
Recently, 50 Cent dismissed claims made by The Game’s manager, Wack 100, suggesting that The Game had a hand in writing tracks from 50’s classic album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” 50 asserted that The Game was not even in the picture during the creation of that album, emphasizing the timeline and reinforcing the competitive nature of their relationship.
The underlying animosity between the two artists is also tied to historical tensions within the hip-hop industry, particularly the rivalry between influential figures like Jimmy Henchman and the late Chris Lighty, who managed many prominent artists. Tony Yayo, a member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit, noted that the bitterness stems from deeper rivalries and professional jealousy that have shaped their careers.
As the feud continues to simmer, fans are left wondering how far this rivalry will go and whether it will lead to further developments in their respective careers. For now, both artists seem content to trade barbs in the public eye, keeping their long-standing rivalry alive and well. As always, updates on this ongoing saga can be found on hiphopdx.com, where fans can stay informed about the latest in hip-hop news.