50 Cent trolls Diddy after split trial verdict

Following the split verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial, longtime rival 50 Cent took to Instagram to mock the music mogul. Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but he was acquitted on three more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

"Beat the Feds that boy a bad man!" 50 Cent wrote, accompanied by clapping hands emojis. He also jokingly referred to Combs as "the Gay John Gotti," referencing the infamous mob boss who was acquitted on similar racketeering charges. Despite the victory on some counts, Combs still faces up to 20 years in prison. The mixed verdict, however, was seen as the best possible outcome for Combs, short of a total acquittal.

Throughout the trial, 50 Cent continued to troll Combs by commenting on witness testimony. After a former employee testified that Combs had allegedly kidnapped her at gunpoint, 50 Cent posted a sarcastic message, joking about Combs' use of a weapon. When another accuser testified about the nicknames "Bert" and "Ernie" between her and Combs, 50 Cent posted an image of the characters in lingerie.

The ongoing feud between Combs and 50 Cent, which dates back to the 2000s, resurfaced during the trial. Their rivalry began with 50 Cent’s 2006 diss track, “The Bomb,” and has been fueled by various personal and professional conflicts, including 50 Cent's interest in signing Mase, a former Bad Boy artist.

Combs, who was convicted for transporting male prostitutes to participate in drug-fueled “freak-offs,” expressed relief after the verdict, pumping his fist and thanking the jurors. As he awaits sentencing, his defense team is pushing for his release, while federal prosecutors argue he should remain in jail.