Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has taken aim at Floyd Mayweather Jr. once again, this time over the boxing legend’s $340 million lawsuit against Showtime.
Thewatch.ng gathered that, the suit, filed Tuesday in California state court, alleges that Showtime now owned by Paramount CBS and former Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza participated in “a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud” that diverted millions owed to Mayweather into accounts controlled by his former manager Al Haymon. Surprisingly, Haymon is not named as a defendant.
Mayweather’s attorney, Bobby Samini, said:
“Floyd is one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view draws. He generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Showtime. Mr. Mayweather now takes this fight to the courtroom to recover what he rightfully earned. Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”
Paramount strongly rejected the claims, stating:
“These baseless claims lack legal or factual merit. We strongly reject them and will respond accordingly through the court process.”
At 48, Mayweather is regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, having won world championships across five weight classes and headlined some of the most lucrative pay-per-view events ever. He continues to participate in exhibition bouts, including a proposed fight with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 59, who recently predicted, “He’s going to get knocked out.”
50 Cent’s jab
Into the legal drama stepped 50 Cent, known for his long-standing and often contentious relationship with Mayweather. On Instagram Wednesday, he wrote:
“Oh no don’t cry now champ, they beat you out of $320 million, you dxmbaxs. I told you let me read the contracts. Now lace up, you gotta look good fighting Mike. Then maybe we can get Bud to beat your ass for some big money.”
Fans reacted swiftly, with rapper Bow Wow leaving a skull emoji and others commenting on 50 Cent’s relentless trolling style.
The feud between 50 Cent and Mayweather stretches back to the 2000s, with a financial dispute in 2012 creating a wedge between the former friends. Over the years, 50 Cent has repeatedly claimed he influenced Mayweather’s “Money” years, including persuading UFC CEO Dana White to back the Mayweather vs. McGregor superfight.
Mayweather’s lawsuit
The lawsuit highlights that even one of the most financially successful athletes reported to have earned around $1.2 billion in fight purses may still face disputes over earnings. The California complaint claims that nearly 40 percent of Mayweather’s career earnings from his Showtime contract (2013–2015) is unaccounted for, including nine-figure payouts from fights with Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao, and others. The Pacquiao bout alone generated $410 million in revenue.
As the courtroom battle unfolds, 50 Cent continues to taunt Mayweather, suggesting he may need to step back into the ring not just against Tyson, but possibly against Terence “Bud” Crawford to recover alleged losses.
Whether in the ring or the courtroom, the drama surrounding “Money” Mayweather shows no signs of slowing down.
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