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50 Cent Weighed Mixtape Response to 'Squatters' Diss, Then Opted Out

He says releasing a musical reply would have mostly helped his rivals.

Overview

  • In a new Rolling Stone interview, 50 Cent said he nearly dropped a winter mixtape addressing Jim Jones, Fabolous, Dave East and Maino.
  • The four, who co-host the Let's Rap About It podcast, released the "Squatters" diss after he accused them of not paying studio bills and after Jones criticized his work on a Diddy docuseries.
  • He ultimately declined to respond, arguing a back-and-forth would only elevate them and that his career numbers place them in different tiers.
  • He criticized the current landscape, saying New York hip-hop is "turning into a podcast" as artists use shows to air grievances.
  • He also explained his light musical output, calling hip-hop youth-driven and emphasizing a focus on music that sells over trading diss tracks.