From Billboard · Gil Kaufman · · 1m
Fat Joe Clarifies 50 Cent Diss
Fat Joe confirms he didn't diss 50 Cent on Ja Rule's 'New York' single.
In brief
Fat Joe confirms he didn't diss 50 Cent on Ja Rule's 'New York' single. Fat Joe says he never dissed 50 Cent on Ja Rule's 2004 track, calling their feud resolved after mutual respect and family bonds. Originally reported by Billboard.
Feud History
![50 Cent [L in tan hat] and Fat Joe](https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2211360778-e1767905358313.jpg?w=942&h=628&crop=1)
Fat Joe and 50 Cent had a long-running beef over Ja Rule's 2004 single 'New York' that started in 2004.
Joe's Clarification
Joe said he never dissed 50 Cent on 'New York', explaining he made 'Candy Shop' with producer Scott Storch.
Producer's Role
Producer Scott Storch called Joe '20, 30 times' to ensure Joe didn't want the 'Candy Shop' beat.
Family Connection
50 Cent asked Joe to FaceTime his nonverbal son Joey Jr., who has Down syndrome and autism.
Mutual Respect
Joe called 50 'family', saying they showed youth how to move from beef to love after resolving their feud.
2023 Reflection
50 admitted he was 'buggin' when he pulled Joe into his Ja Rule situation, interpreting Joe's discomfort as dislike.
The takeaway
Fat Joe says he never dissed 50 Cent on Ja Rule's 2004 track, calling their feud resolved after mutual respect and family bonds.
