Fat Joe Gives Definitive Answer About Whether He Dissed 50 Cent on Ja Rule’s ‘New York’
The perceived slight set off a seven-year feud that ended in 2012.
Nearly fifteen years after their protracted feud, rapper Fat Joe confirmed on a recent podcast that he harbored no ill will towards his former rival, 50 Cent. The contentious history between the two resurfaced when Joe joined Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Real Report podcast, where they revisited the infamous G-Unit/Terror Squad rivalry. The discussion centered around Ja Rule's October 2004 single "New York," which included Joe and Jadakiss, as well as lyrics from Ja that 50 perceived as a subtle dig at Joe and Jada.
Responding to a query about whether he dissed 50 Cent in "New York," Joe emphatically stated in the interview, "The answer was no." He went on to recount how he collaborated with producer Scott Storch and Lil' Kim on the hit track "Candy Shop," further emphasizing his lack of animosity towards 50. Storch, the producer behind "Candy Shop," was persistent in securing the beat, contacting Joe "20, 30 times" until he acquiesced.
Joe reiterated that he would not have dissed 50 Cent, arguing that the beef was actually with Ja Rule, who has been a close friend of Joe's and saved his life.
Reflecting on the resolution of the feud, Joe shared that he and 50, once fierce adversaries, are now good friends. He recounted a meeting at a New York Knicks playoff game in April last year, where 50 Cent requested to speak to Joe's nonverbal son, Joey Jr. Joe obliged, showing his deep appreciation for 50 Cent as a person and acknowledging them as family.
Joe emphasized the importance of showing the youth that even after a nasty beef, individuals can mature into grown men and demonstrate mutual respect and love for one another.
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