Ever
since the Mar. 20 incident involving G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo and the 14-year-old
son of Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond, rumors have swarmed over whether or
not rapper 50-Cent was involved in the incident.Representatives
immediately released statements denouncing the rapper’s involvement in the
assault, but up until now 50 Cent has remained silent on the situation."As
CEO of G-Unit Records, I take allegations swirling in the media regarding the
alleged altercation against a teenage boy on Tuesday Mar. 20 in Manhattan very
seriously,” 50 Cent told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “I have authorized
an independent investigation of the incident to determine whether anyone associated
with G-Unit Records was involved in the confrontation. I must state for the record,
that I was at my home in Farmington, Connecticut the entire day completing songs
for my new album.”Although
the allegations against 50 Cent are just that, they still cast a dark shadow on
the rapper who has seen his share of negative publicity.50
Cent has a harsh warning for those behind the allegations.“A
word of caution to anyone attempting to link me personally to this unfortunate
incident for their own selfish motivations, I will vigorously pursue all legal
remedies available to me to protect my professional reputation,” 50 Cent
said in a statement. Contrary
to what was previously reported Russell Simmons and the Hip-Hop Summit Action
Network will not be partaking in the public grievance and rally in Manhattan.“We
are not involved and we have no interest in the public debate over this issue,”
Russell Simmons told AllHipHop.com. “While we condemn violence in all its
forms we see our role as peace makers.”Along
with statements from 50 Cent and Simmons Violator CEO Chris Lighty accused Rosemond
of extortion. According to Lighty, Rosemond is seeking a hefty sum over $1 million
dollars from 50 Cent as a result of the incident involving Rosemond’s son.The
public grievance and Peaceful Rally For Change will take place in Manhattan on
April 2 and participants will include Reverend Al Sharpton, various community
and religious leaders, parents, and students.
