In a recent development, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has taken legal recourse against his former partner, Daphne Joy. Court documents, obtained by XXL on May 7th, reveal that 50 Cent has filed a defamation lawsuit against Joy in the Harris County District Court, Texas. The lawsuit stems from an Instagram post by Joy in March, where she accused the renowned rapper of assaulting and raping her. Despite requests from 50 Cent’s legal team to retract the statement, Joy purportedly declined, instead demanding a substantial sum for its removal, along with urging 50 Cent to drop his custody suit concerning their son, Sire.

The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $1 million, citing potential harm to 50 Cent’s professional relationships due to the false accusation.

In response to the legal proceedings, representatives for 50 Cent have issued a statement to TMZ, condemning Joy’s actions.

“Despite multiple opportunities to rectify a false and defamatory claim, Ms. Narvaez [Daphne Joy] has regrettably chosen to tarnish her 11-year-old son’s relationship with his caring father by labeling him a ‘rapist’ without basis,” the statement asserts. “This appears to be motivated by Ms. Narvaez’s unfortunate association and misplaced loyalty to Mr. Combs, whom we suspect to be backing this assault, despite Mr. Jackson’s longstanding warnings to Ms. Narvaez and others.”

Background and Context

50 Cent and Daphne Joy were romantically involved from 2011 to 2012 and have a son together, Sire, born in September 2012. Recent tensions arose after Joy’s involvement in a high-profile lawsuit filed against Diddy by producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones in March. In this legal action, Joy, alongside Yung Miami, was implicated as a purported sex worker for Diddy. 50 Cent responded to these allegations by mocking Joy, prompting him to file for custody of Sire. On the same day, Joy levied accusations of abuse and sexual assault against 50 Cent in an Instagram post that remains public.

In her statement, Joy expressed her frustration, alleging mistreatment during their relationship and implored 50 Cent to acknowledge his actions. 50 Cent, in turn, refuted these claims, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring Sire’s well-being amid the ongoing legal proceedings.

In Summary

The legal battle between 50 Cent and Daphne Joy underscores the complexities of their past relationship and its impact on their shared responsibilities as parents. As the lawsuit unfolds, both parties remain steadfast in their positions, each asserting their version of events while navigating the delicate balance between personal grievances and parental obligations.