In the world of hip-hop, rivalries between artists can spark intense drama, and 50 Cent and T.I. have had their fair share of conflict. Their feud stems largely from snitching allegations against T.I. that have persisted for years.
These accusations resurfaced when 50 Cent, known for his sharp tongue and petty tendencies, reignited the drama by dragging T.I. over an old Crime Stoppers ad. In this video, T.I. encouraged people to report crimes, a move that didn’t sit well with many in the hip-hop community, including 50 Cent.
The tension between the two rappers escalated over time. It began with subtle jabs from 50 Cent, but T.I. eventually fired back, challenging 50 to a 20-track Verzuz battle. T.I. even suggested the battle take place on 50’s birthday, which only fueled 50’s pettiness. The infamous Crime Stoppers ad from 2007 became a centerpiece in the feud, with 50 Cent sharing the clip online and mocking T.I. for it.
But what made the Crime Stoppers ad such a big deal in the first place? Back in 2007, T.I. was facing serious legal trouble after being arrested on federal gun charges. The rapper, a convicted felon at the time, was found in possession of machine guns and silencers. In a bid to clean up his image and possibly reduce his sentence, T.I. appeared in the public service announcement urging citizens to report crimes. While this move may have been a strategic legal decision, it earned him the label of “snitch” in the eyes of many.
50 Cent wasted no time capitalizing on this, even referencing the situation in his 2008 song “You So Tough,” where he alluded to T.I.’s surprisingly light sentence. T.I. had received just one year of house arrest and community service despite facing potential decades in prison. This led to speculation that T.I. might have cooperated with authorities to secure such a lenient punishment. Although 50 Cent never directly named T.I. in the song, the implication was clear, and the public quickly connected the dots.
Over the years, T.I. has tried to defend himself, insisting he never cooperated with law enforcement and pointing out that there’s no paperwork to prove he snitched. Despite his efforts to clear his name, the snitching allegations continue to haunt him. Even though T.I. and 50 Cent worked together in the past and had a decent relationship, the lingering suspicion has kept the feud alive.
Most recently, rumors swirled that T.I. missed out on a major acting role in 50 Cent’s TV series *Power* due to their ongoing beef. While T.I. has denied these claims, the feud remains unresolved. T.I. has expressed respect for 50 Cent, claiming that the two don’t have any real issues, but 50’s silence suggests otherwise.
Ultimately, 50 Cent’s decision to keep the snitching narrative alive speaks to his unique brand of pettiness. He thrives on stirring the pot and keeping old dramas fresh in the public eye, especially when it involves former friends like T.I.
