50 Cent Moves to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit

50 Cent is moving to drop his defamation lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy, which he filed in May after she accused him of rape and physical abuse in a March Instagram post. The rapper's decision to dismiss the suit without prejudice marks a significant change from his earlier stance, where he vehemently denied the allegations and criticized Joy for damaging his reputation. Joy had deleted her accusatory post in July, suggesting a desire to reconcile for the sake of their son, Sire. The legal documents confirming the dismissal have been filed, and while a judge has yet to approve it, this is expected to be a mere formality. Both parties have refrained from further public comments on the matter, focusing instead on co-parenting. The ongoing custody battle, however, remains unresolved as 50 Cent seeks sole custody amid the backdrop of allegations involving Joy's past with Diddy.