“I Don’t Fear No N**”: Floyd Mayweather Sues 50 Cent for $100 Million Over Defamation – And 50 Laughs in His Face**

In a feud that has spanned over a decade, with memes, diss tracks, and viral jabs traded like punches in the ring, the gloves have officially come off. Floyd “Money” Mayweather has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, accusing him of launching a calculated campaign to destroy his image and financial reputation.

The headlines are explosive. The stakes are massive. And in classic 50 Cent fashion, the response has already gone viral.

But how did we get here?

From Brothers to Enemies

Once close friends and business partners, 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather used to be inseparable. They were often seen partying together, ringside at fights, and even co-founded a short-lived boxing promotion company, TMT Promotions (The Money Team). At one point, it looked like hip-hop and boxing were forming an unstoppable empire.

But that dream crumbled almost as fast as it began. Their business deal fell apart, and so did their friendship. The reason? Money, egos, and pride.

50 Cent alleged that Floyd owed him money from their failed venture, while Mayweather dismissed 50 as a “jealous clout-chaser.” What followed was a bitter, public feud, filled with online insults, petty digs, and a years-long social media war that only got uglier with time.

“Floyd Is Broke” – The Shots Heard Around the World

At the heart of this lawsuit is a pattern of online taunts from 50 Cent, most notably his repeated claims that Floyd Mayweather—who famously flaunts private jets, diamond watches, and briefcases full of cash—is secretly broke.

In one now-viral Instagram post, 50 Cent wrote:

“I told y’all before that boy Floyd is broke. He spends money like it’s going out of style, but you can’t keep burning cash and expect it to last forever.”

In another savage jab, 50 mocked Mayweather’s spending habits, saying:

“Champ can’t read a financial statement, but he sure can blow a million in a weekend. Somebody get this man an accountant.”

The posts generated millions of views and likes. To many of 50’s fans, they were just hilarious trolling. But to Mayweather, they were character assassination.

Floyd Hits Back—In Court

Now, Mayweather is no longer laughing.

In court documents filed last week, Floyd’s legal team alleges that 50 Cent’s accusations are “demonstrably false, malicious in intent, and damaging to Mayweather’s personal brand and business relationships.”

Mayweather’s entire identity—both in and out of the ring—is built around the image of wealth, dominance, and control. He’s not just a boxer; he’s a brand. Being publicly labeled “broke” by a celebrity with a massive following has, according to the suit, cost him sponsorship deals and business opportunities.

“He may have thick skin in the ring,” a legal analyst told Billboard, “but in the world of branding and endorsements, perception is everything. This lawsuit is about protecting the ‘Money’ in Money Mayweather.”

Can Floyd Actually Win This?

To win a defamation case of this scale, Floyd’s legal team will have to prove several things:

That 50 Cent’s statements were false
That they were made with reckless disregard for the truth (or malicious intent)
That they caused actual harm—financial or reputational

This is no small task. Courts often treat celebrity feuds as entertainment, and 50 Cent’s defense will likely hinge on the idea that his posts were “satirical commentary” or opinion, not fact.

Still, courts are evolving in how they treat social media. When someone with 30 million followers repeatedly accuses another celebrity of being broke, it’s not just trolling—it’s potentially defamatory broadcasting.

50 Cent Responds—Exactly How You’d Expect

If Floyd’s legal team thought a lawsuit would silence 50, they clearly forgot who they were dealing with.

Within hours of the news breaking, 50 Cent responded with a series of mocking Instagram posts, including a meme of Floyd counting fake Monopoly money and another where he wrote:

“I don’t fear no n**** who ducked Manny Pacquiao for five years and now ducking bankruptcy.”

He ended it with his signature hashtag: #GetTheStrap.

Whether it’s a serious legal matter or just another fight to entertain his followers, 50 is leaning into the drama—hard. And he’s not backing down.

The Court of Public Opinion

While the legal system works its way through the details, the internet is already weighing in.

Team 50 says this is classic Floyd—rich, sensitive, and trying to flex his way out of embarrassment.

Team Floyd argues that enough is enough, and that 50 Cent has gone too far, using his platform to relentlessly humiliate someone who once called him a friend.

Even fans of neither are captivated. After all, when was the last time you saw a rapper and a boxer sue each other over Instagram captions?

What’s at Stake

This isn’t just about money. It’s about legacy.

For Mayweather, being seen as wealthy and in control is central to his public persona. If the lawsuit goes his way, he could walk away not just with cash—but with a restored image and a silenced critic.

For 50 Cent, this is another battle in the war he’s been fighting his entire career: trolling authority, poking powerful egos, and daring anyone to challenge him.

But if the court rules against him, it could cost him millions—and more importantly, his reputation as an untouchable force online.

Final Round – Who Wins This Fight?

Whether this ends in a courtroom showdown or a confidential settlement, one thing is certain: this feud just reached a new level.

Mayweather vs. 50 Cent isn’t just a fight between two egos—it’s a battle between old-school masculinity and modern-day internet warfare, between brand protection and brutal free speech.

And just like one of Floyd’s 12-round matches, it’s going to be messy, dramatic, and unforgettable.

So, who do you think comes out on top? Is Floyd right to protect his empire? Or is 50 Cent simply exercising the First Amendment—in the most savage way possible?

Whatever the outcome, this is a bout the whole world is watching.