The longstanding feud between hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross and 50 Cent has taken an unexpected turn as Ross publicly offered to purchase 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records catalog for a whopping $2 million. The move comes amidst a barrage of verbal sparring between the two artists, and Ross has outlined his “more than fair” offer, shedding light on the valuation of individual artists’ catalogs within G-Unit.
The Business Proposition:
Rick Ross, known for his entrepreneurial endeavors, took to his Instagram account to extend a business proposition to 50 Cent. Ross expressed his interest in acquiring G-Unit’s catalog and went on to break down the estimated valuations of specific artists within the label. He valued former G-Unit member Young Buck’s catalog at $725,000, suggesting a similar worth for Lloyd Banks’ contributions. However, Ross seemed less enthusiastic about Tony Yayo’s work, indicating a valuation of $1.5 million for all three artists combined.
Master Recordings of Beg for Mercy:
In a strategic move to sweeten the deal, Rick Ross also expressed his willingness to acquire the master recordings of G-Unit’s 2003 album, “Beg for Mercy.” This addition elevated Ross’s final offer to a significant $2 million. Ross referred to the proposition as a “business offer” to 50 Cent, adding a layer of professionalism to their ongoing public feud.
50 Cent’s Criticism of Rick Ross:
The recent offer comes in the wake of 50 Cent’s criticism of Rick Ross over the controversial lyrics in Ross’s 2013 single “U.O.E.N.O.” In the song, Ross’s lyrics have been interpreted as condoning date rape, leading 50 Cent to argue that such content should result in Ross losing various partnerships. Notably, 50 Cent drew a parallel to the situation faced by Sean “Diddy” Combs, who has faced backlash and lost partnerships amidst sexual assault allegations.
Feud Expands to Include Diddy:
The feud has expanded beyond the Ross-50 Cent dynamic to include Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose friendship and working relationship with Rick Ross are well-documented. 50 Cent has targeted Diddy, connecting him to Tupac Shakur murder suspect Keefe D and exploiting the controversies surrounding him. The feud has thus evolved into a multi-dimensional clash involving three prominent figures in the hip-hop industry.