In the latest chapter of the ongoing feud between 50 Cent and Big Meech, rapper 42 Dugg has found himself caught in the crossfire. The dispute intensified after 50 Cent, known for his relentless social media trolling, expressed his disapproval of anyone supporting Big Meech, the former drug trafficker and head of the Black Mafia Family. Recently, 50 claimed that 42 Dugg had provided Meech with a substantial sum of $100,000, prompting a fierce defense from the Detroit rapper.

Despite the pressure, 42 Dugg stood firm, refusing to back down. In a heated exchange, he took to Instagram to assert his loyalty to Detroit, stating, “No n-gga convinced me to go against Detroit.” He further challenged 50 Cent, demanding evidence of Meech’s purported disloyalty, declaring, “Either show me Big Bra a rat or shut the f*** up.” Dugg also clarified in an interview with The Shade Room that he did not give money to Meech, a statement that did little to quell the tensions.

50 Cent, undeterred, responded to Dugg’s defiance on his own Instagram account, labeling the rapper as “hard-headed.” He criticized Dugg’s alleged financial support of Meech, suggesting that the money could have been better spent. This confrontation marks the latest escalation in a conflict that has seen 50 Cent target a growing list of celebrities associated with Big Meech.

The origins of this beef can be traced back to a photo of Big Meech with Rick Ross, a long-time rival of 50 Cent. The rapper’s animosity toward Ross has spanned over a decade, and he took particular offense to Meech’s apparent camaraderie with the rapper, especially as 50 Cent is currently producing a series based on Meech’s life.

Criticism of 50 Cent’s aggressive tactics has emerged from various quarters, including podcaster Joe Budden, who suggested that the rapper’s behavior reflects deeper issues and advised him to seek therapy. In response, 50 Cent unleashed a barrage of AI-generated images depicting Budden in compromising scenarios, further escalating their feud. Budden has even hinted at potential legal action against 50 for these actions.

As the tension continues to build, it remains to be seen how this public feud will unfold, especially with 42 Dugg standing firm in his allegiance to Detroit and Big Meech. The situation highlights not only the personal conflicts within the hip-hop community but also the lengths to which artists will go to defend their roots and relationships.