50 Cent is a notorious internet troll who loves to stir the pot (just ask Lil Kim). On Saturday (December 17), the Power exec became a trending Twitter topic after he weighed in on Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s ongoing trial. He wrote: “Damn, I’m confused. All this s### going around. I don’t know what to think. LOL.” He paired his comment with a meme of Megan morphing into disgraced Empire actor Jussie Smollett and link to G-Unit merch.

Smollett, of course, was found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct last December for claiming he was the victim of a hate crime in January 2019. Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Smollett staged the attack because “he was dissatisfied with his salary.”

Clearly, 50 Cent is suggesting Megan Thee Stallion has been lying on the witness stand and in previous interviews.

In April, Megan Thee Stallion made her first television appearance on CBS This Morning following the July 2020 shooting. She told Gayle King she was never intimately involved with Tory Lanez, but during this week’s trial, Megan’s sexual history was spilled out in court and included the Canadian rapper. Subsequently, people are questioning her credibility.

Since day one, Lanez has maintained the fight that took place in the SUV that night started over jealously. He claims he had sex with both Megan Thee Stallion and her former best friend, Kelsey Harris, which supposedly sparked the initial argument. Lanez maintains his text at the center of the investigation in which he apologizes to Megan pertained to their alleged love triangle.

As he tweeted to Megan in February, “Good dick had me f###### 2 best friends, and I got caught. That’s what I apologized 4. It’s sick how u spun it tho.”

Naturally, Twitter is split on 50 Cent’s joke. One person wrote, “Imagine using years of misogyny and harassment against a Black woman who experienced violence to make joke AND sell your own merch. You don’t have to because here it is.” Another added: “This is a very bad post and you should rethink it.”

Others just reminded his audience how petty Curtis Jackson is and always has been. As one user pointed out, “Y’all in his comments like he care. We talking bout 50 Cent, the same 50 Cent who bought out three rows at a Ja Rule concert so the front rows will be empty. Save y’all breathe because he don’t care.”

Master P is a god-fearing man—and evidently he’s not down with The Shade Room. On Saturday (December 17), the No Limit boss clarified a previous post he made about the devil, proclaiming the gossip site was Satan himself.

“The Shade Room is the Devil!” he wrote in an Instagram post. “GOD will make your enemies your footstool.” The post was accompanied by a screenshot of Master P’s original sentiments, which read: “Satan you are a liar! I love y’all and Jesus loves you too. Keep being a blessing and more blessings will come to you.”

The Shade Room re-posted it and wrote in the caption, “Master P with a message about Satan & lies.” He quickly clarified, “No, what I was saying is the Shaderoom is the Devil.”

As a public figure, Master P frequently pops up in rap-related headlines, but his family has had a particularly trying year. In May, Master P’s daughter, Tytyana Miller, suffered a fatal drug overdose at 29. The coroner ruled her death an accidental fentanyl overdose in October.

Since then, the 52-year-old entrepreneur has been outspoken about mental health and substance abuse awareness. Shortly after Miller’s death, Master P shared an Instagram post expressing his grief but also urged people to speak up.

“Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana,” he said at the time. “We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve. We appreciate all of the prayers love and support. Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can’t be afraid to talk about. With God, we will get through this. #MyAngel.”

It’s unclear what angered Master P enough to take his grievances about The Shade Room to social media, but he has an arsenal of people agreeing with him in the comment section.

“This is a fact,” one person wrote. “The Shade Room contributes negatively to how Black people are viewed. Plus, it’s not good for your mental health.” Another said: “Unfortunately, theyre profiteers of ‘mess.’ Thank you for working so hard to counter that narrative by doing what you do and sharing it with the world via social media. We need more Master Ps.”

Master P is currently promoting Snoop Dogg’s Broadus Foods venture and the company’s new cereal, Snoop Cereal. Check out his most recent post below.

A 63-year-old man was attacked in Central Park, New York on Wednesday (December 14) in what the New York Police Department is calling an antisemitic incident. 

The victim was strolling in the park when he was ambushed from behind by a man in his mid-40s. As a result of the attack, the victim fell and suffered wounds, including a broken hand and a chipped tooth.  The suspect reportedly yelled antisemitic slurs at the victim, as well as “Kanye 2024,” before escaping on a bicycle with a trailer attached and a sign that read: “Hungry Disabled.” 

Scott Richman, who heads up the New York/New Jersey division of the Anti-Defamation League in New York/New Jersey, told CNN Ye’s antisemitic rants have emboldened people to commit crimes against Jewish people. 

“When public figures with huge platforms fan the flames of antisemitism, people will copy it and begin to think it’s normal,” Richman told the outlet.

The victim is in stable condition, and the suspect is still at large. 

Officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying the assailant, who is described as a light-complexioned man wearing a brown jacket, multi-colored hat, beige pants and white sneakers. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.

According to ABC7 New York, there was a 70 percent increase in hate crimes in New York City last month compared to the same month the previous year, with a particularly high increase in antisemitic attacks, which rose by 125 percent. The NYPD released data showing there were 45 hate crimes motivated by antisemitism in November, compared to 20 in November 2021. 

Antisemitic hate crimes have been rising throughout the year, with concerns about racism on social media being cited as a contributing factor. Mayor Eric Adams has pointed to social media as a major spreader of hate, while Richman has noted social media allows both good and bad voices to be heard and allows haters to find others with similar hateful views.

Kanye West has faced widespread condemnation for praising Adolf Hitler and making antisemitic comments during recent interviews. During one shocking conversation with far-right radio commentator Alex Jones of Infowars, West stated he sees “good things about Hitler also” and launched into an antisemitic tirade, stating “every human being has something of value that they brought to the table – especially Hitler.” 

In response, the Anti-Defamation League’s CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, described West’s comments as “vicious,” while the Republican Jewish Coalition “vehemently condemned” the rapper and called on political leaders to “reject these messengers of hate.” 

Ye has faced criticism over the past two months for making several offensive comments about Jewish people on social media and in interviews. As a result, Adidas and Creative Artists Agency have both severed ties with him, among others.