{"id":7787,"date":"2026-06-30T10:51:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2026\/06\/30\/jussie-smollett-responds-to-50-cent-troll-with-snarky-reply\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:51:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:51:44","slug":"jussie-smollett-responds-to-50-cent-troll-with-snarky-reply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2026\/06\/30\/jussie-smollett-responds-to-50-cent-troll-with-snarky-reply\/","title":{"rendered":"Jussie Smollett Responds To 50 Cent Troll With Snarky Reply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/allhiphop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jussie-Smollett.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>50 Cent takes shots at Jussie Smollett\u2019s Pride performance, reviving their \u201cPower\u201d versus \u201cEmpire\u201d rivalry as the month winds down.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.aigeon.ai\/api\/signup\/form\/sw_3MiYKLndhel9vIXU\" class=\"signup-embed allhiphop-signup-embed\" data-test-id=\"signup-embed\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 240px; margin: 0; border-radius: 8px; background-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 #0000; max-width: 100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allhiphop.com\/tag\/50-cent\/\">50 Cent<\/a> couldn\u2019t resist taking another shot at his longtime rival when the opportunity presented itself at Harlem Pride this past weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The rapper\u2019s latest jab came as Pride Month wound down on June 27-28, with celebrations reaching their peak across New York City and beyond. Smollett\u2019s return to performing after years away from the spotlight became the perfect target for 50 Cent\u2019s social media commentary, reigniting a feud that traces back to the competitive days of television\u2019s \u201cPower\u201d versus \u201cEmpire\u201d era.<\/p>\n<p>The comeback performance itself marked a significant moment for Smollett, who took the stage at the \u201c17 Shades of Pride\u201d celebration on West Harlem\u2019s 12th Avenue waterfront.<\/p>\n<p>Yet within hours, 50 Cent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaJHn6YPNdD\/?igsh=a3loOHI4OGtrNjM2\">posted footage<\/a> of the performance with a caption that read, \u201cSee I told you POWER was the s\u2014, No you want to watch Empire. Now look this is all your fault. 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transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"\/><\/d><d style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <d style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"\/> <d style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"\/> <d style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"\/><\/d><\/d> <d style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <d style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"\/> <d style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"\/><\/d><\/a><\/d><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/d><\/figure>\n<p>The message was unmistakable, channeling years of competitive tension between the two television franchises that once battled for viewership dominance.<\/p>\n<p>Smollett\u2019s camp responded with measured restraint, <a href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/jussie-smollett-reacts-to-50-cent-criticizing-pride-performance-12009177\">according to Entertainment Weekly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>His publicist Pamela Sharp issued a statement that simply read, \u201cWe hope he had a happy Pride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The response demonstrated a stark contrast to the aggressive tone 50 Cent had adopted, choosing grace over confrontation during what should have been a celebratory moment for the LGBTQ community.<\/p>\n<p>This wasn\u2019t the first time 50 Cent had targeted Smollett publicly.<\/p>\n<p>Back in 2019, the rapper had previously mocked the actor for referring to himself as the \u201cgay Tupac,\u201d establishing a pattern of criticism that extended beyond simple television rivalry.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of this latest exchange, coming as Pride Month celebrations concluded, added another layer to what many viewed as an unnecessary distraction from the month\u2019s intended message of community and acceptance.<\/p>\n<p>Smollett\u2019s journey back to public performance came after years of navigating legal complexities and personal challenges.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allhiphop.com\/news\/jussie-smollett-returns-to-entertainment\/\">His comeback efforts have included appearances on competition shows and documentary projects<\/a> that explored his story from multiple angles.<\/p>\n<p>The Harlem Pride performance represented a deliberate step forward, yet 50 Cent\u2019s commentary threatened to overshadow what should have been a triumphant return to the stage.<\/p>\n<p>The rapper\u2019s decision to weaponize the \u201cPower\u201d versus \u201cEmpire\u201d rivalry felt particularly tone-deaf given the context of Pride Month\u2019s closing weekend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/50-cent-mocks-jussie-smolletts-harlem-pride-performance-fans-slam-comeback-attempt\">As reported by Fox News<\/a>, the exchange sparked broader conversations about whether such public feuds belonged in spaces dedicated to LGBTQ celebration and solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>Smollett\u2019s measured response ultimately allowed him to maintain the moral high ground while 50 Cent\u2019s commentary lingered as a reminder of unresolved tensions from television\u2019s golden age of drama.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/allhiphop.com\/news\/jussie-smollett-responds-to-50-cent-troll-with-snarky-reply\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>50 Cent takes shots at Jussie Smollett\u2019s Pride performance, reviving their \u201cPower\u201d versus \u201cEmpire\u201d rivalry as the month winds down. 50 Cent couldn\u2019t resist taking another shot at his longtime rival when the opportunity presented itself at Harlem Pride this past weekend. 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