50 Cent opens up about distancing himself from Diddy amidst allegations

50 Cent, known for his unfiltered opinions, has once again addressed his tumultuous relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs.

In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, the rapper and television producer discussed why he has steered clear of Combs, who is currently facing a series of serious allegations including rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking.

"I’ve been very vocal about not going to Puffy parties and doing s–t like that,” said 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. 

“I’ve been staying out of that s–t for years. It’s just an uncomfortable energy connected to it.”

He recounted a peculiar encounter with Combs where the Bad Boy Records founder allegedly asked to take him shopping. 

"I thought that was the weirdest s–t in the world because that might be something that a man says to a woman. And I’m just like, ‘Naw, I’m not f–king with this weird energy or weird s–t,’ coming off the way he was just moving."

50 Cent specifically addressed a 2016 video that resurfaced earlier this year, showing Combs attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway. 

Ventura, who later sued Combs for rape and physical abuse, settled the lawsuit a day after filing.

“First, he denied that it even happened, and then the tape comes out — so that means everything that [N-word] says is a lie,” 50 Cent remarked. 

He added, “When someone watches that, if they have a daughter and they can imagine her being under those circumstances, that s–t is crazy. Like, they let him get away with it.”

The "Power" producer is currently making a documentary about the sexual assault allegations against Combs. 

Netflix acquired the rights to the documentary in May after a bidding war. 

50 Cent announced last year that the proceeds from the docuseries would go towards victims of sexual assault and rape. 

When asked why he chose to produce the documentary, he stated, “I’m the only one from hip-hop culture that’s produced quality projects. We do have a lot of talent within our culture... [But] not the behind-the-scenes production, producing the whole project. So there’s a difference.”

Despite working in the same circles in the early 2000s, 50 Cent clarified that he and Combs were never friends. 

“It was mostly work. I wouldn’t call it a friendship, because there wouldn’t be disappointment between us if we didn’t speak to each other,” he said. 

He also recalled Combs contacting him to write music after he was signed by Trackmasters, but 50 Cent avoided the calls due to discomfort with Combs' behavior.

Addressing why other celebrities have not spoken out against Combs, 50 Cent speculated, “Some of them were involved, at the parties and enjoyed themselves, so they don’t know what the f–k is on tape or what’s not on tape, so they’re not going to say anything because they might have had too much fun.” 

He added, “Then you’ve got a part of our culture that says, ‘That’s snitching’ or ‘dry snitching’ or s–t like that. It’s not uncomfortable for me to say what I said because I’ve been saying this s–t for four years, five years. I been telling you, ‘I don’t f–k with him. I don’t like the way he moving. This is a little crazy.’”

50 Cent also defended his relationship with mentor Dr. Dre, who has faced accusations of abuse. 

“It’s fine that they would feel whatever they feel because I don’t know what is true or what’s not true about that situation,” he said. 

“And these things date back to before I was even signed to Dr. Dre.”

Combs has denied all allegations and has not been charged with any crimes. 

Following the leaked footage of him beating Cassie, he released a video statement on Instagram saying, “My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I was disgusted then when I did it and I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, started going to therapy and rehab, had to ask God for his mercy and grace.”