The new year didn’t even have time to warm up before hip-hop’s favorite instigator lit the fuse. On New Year’s Day, Papoose unknowingly stepped straight into 50 Cent’s playground—where trolling is a full-time sport and nobody is safe.
50 Cent rang in the new year in classic fashion, mixing artificial intelligence, unresolved rap beef, and a touch of chaos. The G-Unit boss dropped an AI-manipulated clip inspired by the cult movie Black Sister’s Revenge, digitally inserting Papoose and boxing champ Claressa Shields into a dramatic scene. In the video, Pap plays an awkward love interest who gets slapped, prompting 50 to caption the moment with mock outrage and humor, joking about “assault” before signing off with a sarcastic New Year greeting.
As usual, 50 knew exactly which button to press—and it worked.
Papoose Fires Back With His Own AI Twist
Rather than responding with bars, Papoose shocked fans by clapping back using AI himself. His response flipped the script completely, portraying 50 Cent in an over-the-top strip club scene, complete with exaggerated attire and twerking visuals. The clip was wild, unexpected, and clearly designed to embarrass.
Pap didn’t stop there. He added a sharp caption calling out 50 for dodging other smoke in the rap world, mocking his credibility and daring him to respond to lingering tensions involving Fabolous, Maino, Dave East, and Jim Jones. The message was clear: stop deflecting and address the real issues.
Old Tensions Fuel New-Year Chaos
That jab referenced the long-simmering Let’s Rap About It situation, where words were exchanged and tempers flared—most notably when Fabolous dropped a verbal grenade and Jim Jones responded with physical energy. The hip-hop world hasn’t forgotten, and Papoose made sure to remind everyone.
Behind the scenes, fans continue to debate what truly sparked the latest round of trolling. Some point to rumors from years ago involving Remy Ma, who is still legally married to Papoose. Others believe Claressa Shields’ public association with Rick Ross—one of 50’s longtime rivals—added fuel to the fire.
AI Enters Hip-Hop Beef Culture
One thing is certain: diss tracks may be taking a back seat. AI has officially entered the rap beef arena, changing how artists clown, provoke, and retaliate. True to form, 50 Cent wasn’t about to let the last move slide, responding with yet another clever twist—an ill Uno reverse that kept the internet buzzing.
As 50 Cent and Papoose Roast Each Other as the New Year Kicks Off, one question remains: is this all jokes, or the opening round of something bigger? Either way, 2026 is already proving that in hip-hop, the drama never needs a countdown clock.