In a typical 50 Cent move, the hip-hop mogul has taken to social media to troll his longtime nemesis Rick Ross, after offering up Ross' ex, Tia Kemp, a chance to fill none other than Wendy Williams's shoes in daytime TV along with a little bit of playful shade on the side only 50 can do it as he does.
It all took place on Instagram, with 50 posting a video clip of Tia Kemp doing what she does best, not holding her tongue. He captioned with, "Yo, I like Tia; 🤔 I think she should replace Wendy Williams. LETS MAKE A DEAL!." It was the right blend of half-serious, full-on trolling type of move that fans have become accustomed to from the G-Unit king.
Tia Kemp evolved into a social media force of her own, never hesitant to share the highs and lows of real-life co-parenting with Rick Ross. The comedienne was shutting down the nickname game in the clip 50 shared, as Tia comically urged her followers to stop referring to her as a "cougar" or any other kitty-related name. "Stop calling me a cat already, would you? "Please, no more calling me a cougar… I'm not a furball," she snapped with that signature mix of sass and reality.
It is a similar story for Tia, who has been making headlines during the past month, as attacks on some members of Diddy's posse for failing to help him during his latest run-ins with the law were matched by an attempt to leak gossip items about an amorous boat trip with rapper DDG. She's demonstrated that she has a brash attitude and a spicy conversation that can create a viral moment, and 50 views are gold for a daytime TV drama.
And naturally, the best zinger of 50's cheeky barb: Rick Ross. The beef between these two hip-hop behemoths has been building since the late 2000s, manifesting in diss tracks, lawsuits, and an endless amount of social media jabs. Hiring Ross' ex to take over Wendy Williams' throne? That's a clever way for 50 to stir the pot and for everyone to remember who's still in the game.
And we can't overlook 50 Cent's extensive experience in the entertainment industry, which extends beyond music. With G-Unit production facilities ramping up in Shreveport, La., there may be more here than mere trolling. He may be concurring a new scheme, one that mixes reality, drama, and that inescapable 50 Cent flair.
The next big daytime TV star might be Tia Kemp, loud, garish, or set to a soundtrack, but the message is clear: 50 knows how to draw attention to himself. By splashing out entertainment to screen-grab back the news entertainment, he's reminding everyone: That's how the show goes, all the way around in hip-hop and Hollywood —the merry-go-round of melodrama never stops, and sometimes the strongest shade is the one thrown with a smile and a Chris-wheeling deal.
So, as the 50 Cent vs. Rick Ross saga continues, keep an eye on Tia Kemp. She could turn out to be the surprise star of this reality-show-meets-rap feud.
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