Diddy’s Alleged Gun Threat Toward 50 Cent Resurfaces During Federal Trial

29 May 2025

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In a sensational development during Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing federal trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and related charges, an old feud with fellow rapper 50 Cent has once again grabbed headlines this time due to explosive courtroom testimony. The resurfaced tension between the two hip-hop moguls was brought into the spotlight by Capricorn Clark, a former assistant to Diddy, who testified under oath about a chilling remark made nearly two decades ago.

Clark recalled a 2006 incident following an MTV press event where tensions between Diddy and 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, were reportedly escalating. According to her testimony, Diddy allegedly made a pointed comment to their shared manager, the late Chris Lighty, saying, “I like guns,” in the context of his growing friction with 50 Cent. Clark emphasized that Diddy’s tone wasn’t casual or humorous; it was cold, serious, and unsettling. She claimed that at the time, those in the room understood the comment to be more than just a joke, hinting at a potential physical threat.

The courtroom was silent as Clark detailed the exchange, further adding to the atmosphere of a trial already brimming with serious allegations ranging from coercion to abuse. Diddy’s legal team immediately attempted to downplay the comment as hyperbole or misinterpretation, but the damage was done. The testimony added fuel to the broader narrative of Combs as a man with a history of controlling, threatening, and manipulative behavior, an image his lawyers have been scrambling to counter.

50 Cent, ever quick to respond to public jabs, wasted no time in taking the story to social media. He posted a series of AI-generated images on Instagram mocking the alleged threat. One image showed him looking exaggeratedly shocked, with the caption, “Wait a minute, PUFFY’s got a gun? I can’t believe this I don’t feel safe. LOL.” In another post, he added humor with a hint of shade: “Oh my goodness, itty bitty Diddy wants me dead. I have to lay low, I think I’m gonna hide out at the playoff game tonight. LOL.” The posts quickly went viral, drawing reactions from fans, celebrities, and industry insiders alike.

But this beef is no longer confined to petty Instagram jabs. 50 Cent has taken things a step further; he is now producing a Netflix docu series titled Diddy Do It?, directed by Alex Stapleton. The project aims to unpack the long list of allegations facing Diddy, offering commentary from alleged victims, former associates, and experts in criminal justice. All proceeds from the series, according to producers, will be donated to nonprofits supporting survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking.

Diddy, 55, has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty to the federal charges, which range from sex trafficking and racketeering to transporting individuals for prostitution. His legal team maintains that the case is built on shaky testimony and media-driven hysteria. The trial began on May 5, 2025, and is expected to continue well into the summer, with dozens of witnesses scheduled to testify. As the proceedings unfold, more revelations like Clark’s are anticipated.

This latest incident highlights not only the unresolved tensions between two of hip-hop’s biggest names but also underscores a growing call for accountability in the entertainment industry. While some observers view the trial as a long-overdue reckoning, others remain skeptical, pointing out how often celebrities escape serious consequences.

Still, the fact that a comment made in 2006 could re-enter the spotlight in 2025 speaks volumes about the breadth of scrutiny Diddy now faces. Whether or not the jury finds him guilty, the court of public opinion is already engaged and growing louder with each passing day.