Cam’ron trolls Omar Gooding by booking him for a fake movie and having Gooding fly to Miami after diss tracks
Cam’ron Explains His Trolling of Omar Gooding in New Video, Calls The Strategy “Book My Opps”
Cam’ron has taken celebrity beef to new heights. Or, it could be new lows. Of course, that’s depending on your point of view. He has done this by paying actor and rapper Omar Gooding for a role in a movie that never existed all as a form of revenge. The elaborate stunt was revealed this afternoon (August 12), during an episode of his sports talk show It Is What It Is. As a result, it instantly went viral after being shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The feud between Cam’ron (real name Cameron Giles) and Omar Gooding — who is often mistakenly called “Omar Gooding Jr.” online, though he’s actually the brother of Cuba Gooding Jr. — started earlier this year from what seemed like a harmless slip of the tongue. During a discussion about actress Nia Long, Cam’ron accidentally referred to Omar as his Oscar-winning brother Cuba. That mix-up, however, quickly snowballed into a full-blown public feud. It came complete with diss tracks and social media barbs. Now, also one of the pettiest revenge tactics in hip-hop beef history.
How the Name Mix-Up Turned Into a Four-Track Feud
Early this year, Omar Gooding took offense to Cam’ron’s on-air mistake. As a result, he responded with his first diss track, Fix Ya Mouth. The song mocked Cam’ron’s speech, style, and career trajectory. Thus, taking direct aim at his appearance and suggesting he had fallen off since his peak years in the early 2000s.
Cam’ron didn’t let the insults slide. He responded on Instagram, calling Omar a “Nickelodeon kid,” a jab at his early TV roles in Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper and Smart Guy. The back-and-forth escalated with Omar releasing Fix Ya Mouth Pt. 2 later that same month, doubling down on claims that Cam’ron’s career was over and drawing comparisons between Harlem, where Cam is from, and his own Hollywood lineage.
By mid-year, Omar had added two more tracks to the series — Fix Ya Mouth Pt. 3 and a fourth installment just days before Cam’ron revealed his elaborate revenge plan. Each song targeted Cam’s legacy, mocking his age, authenticity, and supposed inability to respond with music instead of antics.
The “Book My Opps” Strategy
This afternoon (August 12), Cam’ron unveiled what he called his new approach to dealing with enemies: “Book My Opps.” The idea? Pay an opponent to take part in a project — in this case, a movie — that will never see the light of day.
According to Cam, he wired Omar $3,500 upfront, covered his flights and accommodations to Miami, and had him memorize lines for a character who gets “shot” in the script. The pair filmed for hours, but the footage was never meant to be used. Instead, Cam pocketed it as leverage and comedic material to humiliate Omar.
“This my new thing,” Cam said on his show. “I booked a dude (Gooding) to be in a movie that’s never coming out.”
The reveal sent shockwaves across X after a parody account, @shannonsharpeee, posted the clip from It Is What It Is. The post quickly amassed over 473,000 views, more than 8,000 likes, and 1,300 reposts, sparking heated debate about whether the move was genius-level trolling or unnecessary cruelty.
Social Media Reaction: Amusement, Outrage, and Confusion
The viral clip ignited a wave of responses on X:
Amused and Supportive (About 70% of responses):
Fans hailed Cam as a “petty king,” with one user (@stackztootrill) comparing him to his Paid in Full character Rico: “Cam was not acting in Paid in Full. He actually Rico.” Another user (@english_shamar) called the stunt “Lex Luthor level pettiness.” Many likened it to 50 Cent’s infamous tactic of buying out front-row seats at Ja Rule’s concert just to leave them empty.
Critical and Dismissive (Around 20%):
Some argued Cam had taken things too far. “These old head guys getting weirder and weirder,” wrote @karamsworld215, while @MindOfMickens suggested Cam’s reliance on antics showed a lack of confidence in his rap skills.
Neutral or Confused (About 10%):
Other users simply wanted to know how the feud started, with posts like @big_business_ asking, “Why is Omar Gooding Jr. making diss tracks to Cam’ron?”
Celebrity Feuds as Psychological Warfare
This saga is just the latest example of how personal grudges in the entertainment industry can turn into public spectacles that mix money, ego, and media manipulation. While trolling is nothing new in hip-hop — 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and Rick Ross have all mastered the art — Cam’ron’s “Book My Opps” twist adds a new level of strategic humiliation.
By offering Omar a paid professional opportunity and then weaponizing it, Cam’ron turned the tables in a way that wasn’t just about lyrical skill or verbal sparring. It became a form of psychological warfare. Therefore, a public reminder of who has the financial and media power to control the narrative.
Cam’ron’s Ongoing Media Moves
The fake movie stunt also came during a period of high visibility for Cam’ron. Beyond his rap legacy, he’s built a significant platform through It Is What It Is. In addition, he recently signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Revolt TV. He’s also announced plans for a memoir. Obviously, it will no doubt include his most infamous beefs.
This calculated approach to keeping his name in the headlines. Whether through genuine business moves or stunts like this, it shows that Cam’ron is as much a media strategist as he is an entertainer. Currently, the fans are being highly entertained by Cam.
Could There Be Legal Fallout?
As of now, no legal action has been reported. However, questions linger about whether Omar could claim breach of contract or defamation. Industry insiders point out that if Omar signed a release form or contract with no guarantee of distribution, he might have little recourse. On the flip side, if the booking was intentionally deceptive, there’s at least a theoretical basis for a dispute.
What’s Next for the Feud?
If history is any guide, this probably won’t be the end. Omar may drop another diss track, potentially referencing the fake movie stunt. Cam’ron, in turn, could escalate with more public taunts or even release snippets of the unused footage.
Whether you see Cam’s move as brilliant or petty, it’s undeniably effective at keeping both men in the public conversation. In hip-hop and Hollywood, that’s often the whole point.