Ja Rule Blames 50 Cent for Knicks' Playoff Loss to Pistons

The longstanding feud between rappers Ja Rule and 50 Cent resurfaced during the New York Knicks' Game 2 playoff loss to the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden, where 50 Cent was in attendance courtside. Ja Rule took to social media to blame the Knicks' loss on 50 Cent's presence, referring to him as a 'black cat (rat)' and suggesting he brought bad luck to the team. This public jab reignited their decades-old rivalry, which has seen frequent social media exchanges and public taunts. While 50 Cent did not directly respond to Ja Rule’s comments about the game, he posted his own reaction to the Knicks' loss and shared a lighthearted moment with Joe Budden, another rapper with whom he previously had tensions. The ongoing drama between Ja Rule and 50 Cent has added an extra layer of intrigue to the Knicks' playoff narrative, raising questions about potential distractions for the team as the series heads to Detroit tied at one game apiece. With heightened expectations for the Knicks this postseason, the celebrity feud has become an unexpected subplot to their current playoff run.