Lil Meech and 50 Cent were once close, but their relationship has taken a dramatic turn due to leaked messages and drug-related accusations.

The B.M.F. actor, who gained fame portraying his father, Big Meech, on the hit series produced by 50 Cent, now finds himself in the middle of a bitter conflict. Initially, Lil Meech attempted to maintain neutrality, but recent events have made it clear where his loyalty lies. He has chosen to stand firmly by his father, even if it means severing ties with the show’s executive producer.

On Monday, Lil Meech took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post celebrating Big Meech’s return home after years behind bars. “Before I asked God for anything, I made sure I asked him to bring my father home to my family,” he wrote. “My prayers were answered. I love you, Dad. Death Before Dishonor.” The closing phrase appears to be a subtle jab at 50 Cent, who has relentlessly mocked both father and son online.

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50 Cent Fires Back

50 Cent didn’t take long to respond. He posted a private DM exchange in which Lil Meech attempted to make peace while throwing shade at Rick Ross, one of 50’s longtime rivals. “F*ck Ross, but he gave my dad some bread so he can afford to pay his bills until our next season starts,” Lil Meech allegedly wrote. However, his efforts to smooth things over failed. Instead of reconciling, 50 doubled down, publicly questioning the actor’s professionalism and alleging drug use on set.

“I’m telling MeMe I don’t want him doing drugs,” 50 wrote in a February Instagram post. “He telling him he used to do X like it’s cool. I tell MeMe to chill and stop spending all his money, and he tells him how much he already blew. People don’t know I had to send MeMe to rehab… Russell Hornsby saw him high as f*ck on set, and he started throwing up at a weapons test.”

With 50 Cent continuing to expose alleged behind-the-scenes drama, it seems unlikely that he and Lil Meech will mend fences anytime soon.