The Complicated Connection Between Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 50 Cent, and Daphne Joy
50 Cent has been working overtime to troll Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and the people who support him. While the “Candy Shop” rapper has been especially antagonistic with Diddy since the media mogul’s arrest in September 2024, there is more to the story. Diddy and 50 Cent were never particularly friendly. They’ve had a quiet feud going since a diss track in the early 2000s. Still, something more recent seems to have pushed 50 Cent over the edge.
Some fans believe Daphne Joy, a swimsuit model romantically linked to both rappers at different times, might have something to do with 50 Cent’s current distaste for the music mogul. Here is how the three celebrities are connected.
When did 50 Cent and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs begin feuding?
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and 50 Cent’s feud began in the early 2000s when 50 Cent penned a diss track about the music mogul. Diddy never really responded, suggesting the feud was more one-sided than originally suspected. Still, 50 Cent took his chance to mock the mogul whenever he could. Known as an epic online troll, the “In da Club” rapper used his platform to troll Diddy from time to time, especially when business was involved. In 2010, he made comments about Diddy’s liquor brand, positioning his label as better.
In 2015, 50 Cent commented on Diddy’s parties, making insinuations about his sexuality. Diddy allegedly made comments to other people about his ill will toward the “21 Questions” rapper. Still, the real drama began shortly before Diddy’s arrest when the mother of 50 Cent’s son was named in a lawsuit surrounding the sex trafficking allegations against Diddy.
How does model Daphne Joy factor into the feud?
While 50 Cent took a strong dislike to Diddy long before he was involved with Daphne Joy, her connection to both moguls likely strengthened the longstanding feud. 50 Cent and Daphne Joy briefly dated in the 2010s, with the pair welcoming a son together in 2012. The romance didn’t last long, but their breakup, legal disputes, and allegations against each other stretched on for years.
In 2013, Daphne filed a domestic violence complaint against 50 Cent, alleging he physically assaulted her. He denied the allegations but was charged with domestic battery and vandalism. He eventually pleaded no contest to one count of vandalism and received probation. The model accused him of rape, causing 50 Cent to file a defamation lawsuit, which he later dropped.
During their co-parenting disputes, Daphne Joy allegedly connected with Diddy. She was spotted vacationing with the now-disgraced rapper in 2022. They are believed to have first hooked up the previous year. According to Page Six, the duo kept it casual at the time, but the romance stretched on for years.
In 2024, a lawsuit filed against Diddy seemed to point the finger at Daphne Joy as part of Diddy’s sex trafficking ring. She denied the allegations. Still, some believe, based on the information available, that Daphne Joy might be the woman who testified as Jane Doe against Diddy at his recent trial. Fans have long suggested that Jane’s relationship timeline coincides with Diddy and Daphne Joy spending time together. She has, again, denied the allegations.
