50 Cent Files Defamation Lawsuit Amid Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial Fallout

50 Cent reignited controversy by reacting strongly to a podcast interview where a male escort involved in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal sex trafficking trial denied any sexual involvement with 50 Cent's ex, Daphne Joy, during alleged 'freak offs'—drug-fueled orgies with paid sex workers. The escort, Sharay Hayes, confirmed his encounters involved only Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie, prompting 50 Cent to publicly dismiss the claim and insult the escort on Instagram. Daphne Joy, mother of 50 Cent's son, had previously been accused in the lawsuit of being paid for sex by Diddy, leading to a bitter public feud with 50 Cent that included accusations of rape and abuse from Joy and a defamation lawsuit filed and later dropped by 50 Cent. The ongoing trial has drawn attention to multiple high-profile names and sparked heated exchanges on social media, with 50 Cent continuing to mock Diddy and involve himself in the conversation. Meanwhile, Diddy's past comments criticizing Donald Trump resurfaced amid rumors of the rapper seeking a presidential pardon, which Trump denied, further fueling the public feud. The saga highlights a complex web of personal, legal, and public relations battles intertwined with the federal trial.