50 Cent ignores disses from Game and Rick Ross

50 Cent Says He’s Done Responding to Game and Rick Ross: “I’m Fine With Not Paying Them Any Attention”

For over a decade, 50 Cent has been one of hip-hop’s most notorious combatants. From his early clashes with Ja Rule and Murder Inc. to his high-profile feuds with Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and others, the G-Unit general built a reputation for his willingness to engage in public battles. But in a recent interview with The BoomBox, 50 Cent made it clear that he is no longer interested in responding to disses from Game and Rick Ross. He has moved on.

“I’m fine with not paying them any attention at that point,” 50 Cent told The BoomBox. “If you never had an issue with a person and they address you as if they hate you, and if you haven’t done anything to inspire that, you can’t assume that you can resolve it. That’s just generally the way that I deal with people.”

No Longer Paying Game and Rick Ross Any Attention

50 Cent addressed his current stance on the ongoing tensions with Game and Rick Ross. He suggested that both rappers use his name to generate publicity for themselves. “If you just came out of nowhere, then I’mma assume that I can’t fix that with a conversation, or that that’s who you are,” he said. “I’m fine with not paying them any attention at that point.”

The remarks represent a shift from earlier in his career. When Game first left G-Unit in 2005, 50 responded aggressively. But after years of back-and-forth, he appears to have lost interest. The same applies to Rick Ross, with whom 50 engaged in a bitter feud that included personal attacks on Ross’s family. “Now, when I have nothing to say, you see no momentum,” 50 said. “You see them trying to repeat what they see me do.”

He also took a subtle jab at Game’s recent musical direction. Game has been working on The R.E.D. Album and has collaborated with artists including Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke. 50 pointed out that Game appears to be following a formula, saying, “Maybe the formula is to go get a record with Justin Timberlake, like ‘Ayo Technology,’ or to try and do a song with Robin Thicke. It’s almost like they’re trying to recreate the Curtis album.”

The Personal Feud with Rick Ross That Went Too Far

The history between 50 Cent and Rick Ross is well-documented. The feud escalated in 2009 when Ross released his first diss track aimed at 50, “Mafia Music.” As a result, 50 responded aggressively, taking the battle into personal territory. He took Ross’s ex-girlfriend Tia Kemp on a shopping spree, helped her publish a tell-all book about Ross, and posed for pictures with Ross’s family members. The move was widely criticized as crossing a line.

In The BoomBox interview, 50 did not directly address the tactics he used against Ross. But he did suggest that Ross had been trying to replicate his career moves. “Now, when I have nothing to say, you see no momentum,” he said. “You see them trying to repeat what they see me do.”

Rick Ross’s diss tracks against 50 were widely considered more effective lyrically. As a result, many observers declared Ross the victor of their feud. 50 has not publicly acknowledged that assessment. However, his decision to stop engaging suggests he is no longer interested in the competition.

Game’s Attempted Truce and 50’s Response

The Game has recently called for a public truce with 50 Cent, even claiming that the late Michael Jackson attempted to officiate a reconciliation. But 50 has shown no interest in resolving their differences. “If you never had an issue with a person and they address you as if they hate you, and if you haven’t done anything to inspire that, you can’t assume that you can resolve it,” he told The BoomBox.

The feud between the two artists has been one of hip-hop’s longest-running. Game was ousted from G-Unit in 2005 and has been dissing 50 ever since. Despite Game’s willingness to move on, 50 appears to be taking a different approach: not reconciliation, but indifference.

Game, for his part, has shown some signs of moving on as well. In a recent interview, he expressed disinterest in Shyne’s feud with 50, stating, “That’s him man [with the beef], and I’m glad he can take that 50 Cent beef with him. I’m slowly but surely phasing it out.” But 50’s response suggests that any truce would be one-sided.

50 Cent’s New Direction: Black Magic and Acting

While 50 Cent has been distancing himself from beefs, he has been working on new music. His fifth studio album, Black Magic, is currently in development and represents a departure from his previous sound. The project is inspired by Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. 50 has described the music as “soulful” and “brand new.” He has told the Detroit Free Press that he is aiming for timeless music rather than just radio hits.

In addition to his music, 50 has been pursuing acting. He stars in the upcoming film Things Fall Apart, which he also wrote. The film tells the story of a Heisman hopeful who is diagnosed with cancer. To prepare for the role, 50 lost 54 pounds. The transformation has drawn attention, including from Game, who called it “progress.”

50 has said the project is personal. “I had a friend of mine who actually experienced cancer and it’s what motivated me to write this screenplay,” he told Cleveland News. “You don’t have to make everything personal, but that project was.” His commitment to the role suggests that his focus is no longer on beefs but on his artistic evolution.

Other Feuds: Shyne and Diddy

While 50 Cent has stepped back from his feuds with Game and Rick Ross, he has been more willing to engage with other targets. He recently addressed disses from Shyne, the former Bad Boy rapper who was released from prison in 2009 and deported to Belize. Shyne has released diss tracks including “There Will Be Blood,” but 50 dismissed the efforts.

“You gotta come with something,” 50 said. “For you to even be on that radar, like Shyne when he has something to say. I’m not responding to that because it’s not good enough.” G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks echoed the sentiment, telling Miss Info, “I’ll be the first to tell you and the world, he’s very, very wack.”

50 has also taken shots at Diddy, criticizing his upcoming album Last Train to Paris. “His music sucks,” 50 told Jam N 94.5. “He’s not an artist anyway, so it doesn’t really matter.” He also suggested that Diddy was using the album as a promotional tool rather than a genuine artistic effort. “Nobody’s buying Last Train to Paris,” he said. “He even said it himself that he doesn’t expect it to sell.”

A Mature Approach or Strategic Silence?

50 Cent’s decision to ignore Game and Rick Ross’s disses represents a notable shift from his earlier career. In the past, he would have responded aggressively. Now, he frames his silence as maturity. “I’m fine with not paying them any attention at that point,” he said.

His critics argue that he has been silenced by lyrically superior opponents. Rick Ross’s diss tracks were widely considered more effective than 50’s responses, and Game’s persistence has kept the feud alive. 50’s supporters see his silence as a strategic move, allowing him to focus on his music and acting career rather than engaging in battles that may not benefit him.

Regardless of the interpretation, 50 Cent’s current stance is clear: he is moving on. Black Magic is in development. Things Fall Apart is on the horizon. And the beefs that once defined his career are no longer his focus.