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Court Rejects 50 Cent's Bid to Default Ex-Girlfriend
10 Jul
Summary
- A New York appeals court rejected 50 Cent's default judgment request.
- The rapper sued an ex-girlfriend over Instagram posts violating a life rights deal.
- The ex-girlfriend claimed she signed the deal under duress and threats.
A New York appeals court recently denied rapper 50 Cent's request for a default judgment against his ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins. The rapper initiated a lawsuit last year, alleging that Tompkins violated a 2007 agreement where she purportedly sold her life rights in perpetuity.
Tompkins, mother of 50 Cent's daughter, presented a defense stating she was coerced into signing the agreement through threats and intimidation. She asserted in an affidavit that she signed under extreme duress, fearing for her life and her children's lives, without legal counsel or negotiation. This defense will now be heard in lower court.
Separately, 50 Cent reacted positively to the three Emmy nominations for the documentary series 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning.' He executive produced the Netflix series, which examines his hip-hop rival. He noted the nominations as validation for the project.
