50 Cent explains why celebrities are ‘silent’ about Diddy’s lawsuits
50 Cent has explained why he thinks celebrities are remaining 'silent' about Diddy's recent lawsuits.
The rapper, real name Curtis Jackson, is not afraid to speak to the media about situations occurring in the industry. And with the opportunity to poke fun at Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 50, he was of course not going to pass that up.
Amid a series of allegations such as domestic violence and sexual misconduct aimed at Diddy, 50 Cent has spoken out.
The rapper is hoping to bring many of these issues to the forefront with an upcoming documentary series he is producing.
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The series, which is set to air on Netflix at some point in the future, is said to delve into Diddy's life and legal worries in recent years.
While the docuseries may not have a name as of yet, Jackson has been speaking to US Weekly about the project.
"I'm the only person in hip-hop culture that has produced any hit television. Why wouldn't I be the person to produce it?" he began.
He continued: "And I'm not on the tapes. See, some of the people who have been around in the culture who are not saying anything, that's because they've been to the parties... They don't know what part of their experiences are on tape."
Speaking further on the issue, Diddy said: "So it keeps them quiet. And it looks like I'm the only guy, but I've been [saying] for years that something's not right."
Earlier this year, shocking CCTV footage dated as being from 2016 was shared by CNN showing Diddy physically assaulting Cassie Ventura at a hotel in Los Angeles.
Diddy later took to Instagram to apologise for his actions in the video, saying: "So difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, sometimes you got to do that. I was f**ked up.
"I mean, I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses, my behavior in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video, I'm disgusted.
"I was disgusted then when I did it, I am disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, I got into going to therapy, going to rehab.
"Had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I'm so sorry. But I am committed to be a better man each and every day. I'm not asking for forgiveness, I'm truly sorry."
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline on 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. You can find a list of local resources here.
Callum Jones