Daphne Joy has recently deleted her social media posts accusing 50 Cent of rape and physical abuse. This move comes amid an ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by the rapper against her. The allegations were initially made in a March 28 Instagram post, where Joy, the mother of 50 Cent’s son Sire, accused him of raping and physically abusing her. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, immediately denied the claims and subsequently sued Joy for defamation in May.
A source close to Joy told TMZ that she deleted the post in an attempt to smooth things over with 50 Cent for the sake of their son. Interestingly, 50 Cent has also removed his posts about Joy. Despite the deletion, sources insist that Joy’s action has nothing to do with the ongoing lawsuit. There has been no settlement, and 50 Cent is reportedly moving forward with the case.
The controversy began when Joy made the rape and abuse allegations against 50 Cent following a lawsuit filed against Diddy, in which Joy was accused of being a “sex worker” for the music mogul. 50 Cent reacted to these allegations by posting mocking captions on Instagram, which led to Joy’s explosive post accusing him of rape and physical abuse.
In response to the allegations, 50 Cent filed for full custody of their son Sire. The court has yet to make a decision on this matter. Joy’s post, which has now been deleted, accused 50 Cent of “raping me and physically abusing me,” and expressed her frustration over his actions.
Attempts to reach Joy for comment have been unsuccessful. It remains to be seen if the deletion of her post will lead to any reconciliation between the two. Representatives for 50 Cent have also declined to comment on the matter.
The defamation lawsuit filed by 50 Cent claims that Joy’s allegations have caused significant damage to his reputation and business associations. He is seeking in excess of $1 million in damages. In a statement released to XXL, 50 Cent described the allegations as “false and baseless,” and stated that his primary concern is the well-being of his son Sire.
The legal battle between Joy and 50 Cent is just one aspect of the rapper’s ongoing feuds. 50 Cent has been involved in numerous social media spats, including a recent exchange with singer Jason Derulo over comments made about Diddy’s legal troubles. 50 Cent has a long history of public feuds, including a decades-long beef with Diddy.
The March raids on Diddy’s homes were reportedly part of a federal sex trafficking investigation. Diddy’s attorneys have denied any wrongdoing and criticized the raids as an “unprecedented ambush.” Prior to the raids, Diddy faced multiple lawsuits for alleged sexual assault, all of which he has denied.
The most high-profile lawsuit against Diddy was filed by singer Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, who alleged that Diddy raped her in 2018 and physically abused her for years. The lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount, with Diddy’s lawyers maintaining that the settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing.
As the legal proceedings between Joy and 50 Cent continue, the public remains divided on the issue. Some believe that Joy’s deletion of the post is a step towards reconciliation, while others see it as a strategic move in the ongoing legal battle. Regardless, the case highlights the complexities and challenges of navigating public accusations and legal disputes in the age of social media.
Source: TMZ, XXL, Forbes
