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Rick Ross 'Set in Stone' slump, 50 Cent feud escalates

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Rick Ross released his twelfth studio album, *Set in Stone*, on July 16, 2026. The record received mixed reviews and saw lower-than-expected commercial performance, debuting at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 with roughly 42,500 album-equivalent units. This performance triggered an escalation in a long-running feud with 50 Cent. In early August, 50 Cent mocked the sales figures, claiming Ross’s career was “over” and stating, “LOL 😆 I’m sorry it’s over, can’t fake it forever!” Ross defended his numbers as organic and countered by mocking 50 Cent’s business ventures, including his footwear and liquor brands. The dispute expanded to include Ross’s claim of owning a $100 million house, which 50 Cent dismissed as “FAKE,” noting the property was listed on Airbnb. Ross further criticized 50 Cent’s planned collaboration with Eminem and the use of posthumous Tupac Shakur recordings for a *Street Fighter* soundtrack, stating, “Tupac has been dead for 30 years, let him rest in peace.” By late August, the conflict shifted toward a debate over hip hop longevity. Following 50 Cent’s suggestion that rap is tied to youth and that older artists should not attempt to remain at the forefront, Ross argued that cultural relevance and street value, rather than age, determine an artist's ability to remain active in the genre. On August 31, the rivalry shifted from professional competition to personal attacks involving romantic partners. Following the cancellation of Ross’s scheduled tour dates in Greensboro and Charlotte due to “unforeseen circumstances,” 50 Cent mocked the cancellations on Instagram. Ross responded by directing insults toward 50 Cent’s ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy, and questioning 50 Cent’s relevance. 50 Cent retaliated by posting a caricature of Ross’s girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick.

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