50 Cent Speaks Out About Diddy Police Raid

50 Cent has spoken out following the police raid on properties belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs.

The "In Da Club" rapper—real name Curtis Jackson III—has been feuding with the fellow hip-hop star for over a decade.

Two homes belonging to Combs were raided by Homeland Security on Monday, with officials swarming the 54-year-old's Los Angeles and Miami estates.

"Now it's not Diddy do it, it's Diddy done," 50 Cent wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "They don't come like that unless they got a case."

Since being shared on Monday, the 48-year-old's post has received over 4 million views. Newsweek has reached out to 50 Cent and Combs for comment via email.

Why Were Diddy's Homes Raided?

Law enforcement told the Associated Press that the properties were searched as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation in New York. However, it is currently unclear if Combs is the focus of the investigation.

There were rumors that the rapper had gone on the run following the raids, but Combs was reportedly stopped by federal agents at a Miami airport on Monday.

Aaron Dyer, Combs' attorney, told Newsweek by email: "Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs' residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated.

"Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.

"This unprecedented ambush—paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence—leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.

"There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name."

Multiple sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against the record producer in recent months.

In November, Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie accused him of rape and physical abuse during their decade-long relationship. The singer filed a lawsuit with the Manhattan Federal Court, but the case was settled in less than 24 hours.

At the time, Combs' attorney Ben Brafman told Newsweek: "Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations.

"For the past six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura's persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail."

Later that month, Joi Dickerson-Neal alleged the Bad Boy Records founder drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991, as well as filming the incident and showing the tape to others.

Two more sexual assault claims were lodged against Combs towards the end of 2023, with one woman accusing the music mogul of sex-trafficking and gang rape. It is unknown if the cases are related to the New York sex-trafficking investigation.

Combs denied the allegations in December, suggesting his accusers were after a "quick payday."

"For the last couple weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy," the music mogul wrote on Instagram.

"Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth."

What is the Beef Between 50 Cent and Diddy?

The feud between the rappers began in 2011, when Jackson suggested that Combs was involved in the murder of The Notorious B.I.G.

Their feud intensified in 2015, after Jackson became a spokesperson for Effen Vodka. The Dutch liquor brand is a rival of Ciroc Vodka, which Combs was at the time a joint stakeholder.

The partnership led to a fierce online battle between the music icons, with Effen launching a social media campaign mocking Combs.

After news of Ventura's case against Combs broke in November, Jackson attacked his rival on social media.

"You out here looking CRAZY AS A [m***********]. LMAO," he wrote on Instagram.

Following the speedy settlement, the "21 Questions" rapper shared another post ridiculing Combs.

"He paid that money real quick, should have done that before the sharks saw the blood in the water and here they come in 5,4,3,2,1 every woman he put his hand on," he wrote, before deleting the post.

In December, Jackson announced he was making a documentary about Combs and donating the proceeds to victims of sexual assault.

Update 03/27/24 03:33 a.m. ET: This article has been updated to include a statement from Aaron Dyer, Sean Combs' lawyer.