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50 Cent Mocks Jussie Smollett's Comeback Performance
29 Jun
Summary
- 50 Cent criticized Jussie Smollett's recent stage performance.
- The feud between 50 Cent and Smollett dates back to 2019.
- Smollett was convicted in a 2019 hate crime hoax case.
In a recent Instagram post shared on Sunday, June 28, 2026, 50 Cent targeted Jussie Smollett, mocking his singing and dancing performance at a Harlem Pride event. This action reignites a perceived rivalry between the television series "Empire" and "Power," for which 50 Cent was a producer.
This latest criticism echoes 50 Cent's previous jabs at Smollett, particularly following the actor's 2019 controversy. Smollett, who starred in "Empire" from 2015 to 2019, became embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of staging a hate crime hoax in Chicago. Despite his initial claims of being a victim of a violent assault, evidence suggested otherwise.
Smollett was indicted on felony charges, but these were later dropped. Subsequently, a special prosecutor oversaw the case, leading to his conviction. He received a sentence of 30 months of felony probation, including 150 days in jail, and was ordered to pay restitution and a fine to the city of Chicago. An appeals court granted his release pending an appeal, and he settled a lawsuit with Chicago in early 2025.
