AceShowbiz - 50 Cent is at it again, taking shots at boxing icon Floyd Mayweather amid his recent legal troubles with Showtime. The rapper has seized the opportunity to mock Mayweather over his $340 million lawsuit against the network, showcasing his knack for stirring the pot.

In a recent Instagram post, 50 Cent threw shade at Mayweather regarding a supposed lack of understanding in contract matters. He joked that the former champion might need to step back into the ring with legends like Mike Tyson or Bud Crawford to compensate for his financial losses. “Oh no don’t cry now champ they beat you out of $320 million, you dumb ass. I told you let me read the contracts now lace up, You gotta look good fighting Mike,” he quipped, further adding, “then maybe we can get Bud to beat your ass for some big money.”

This playful jab taps into a longstanding feud between the two, which dates back to 2014 when 50 Cent famously challenged Mayweather to read a page from a children’s book in exchange for a hefty donation to charity. The ongoing rivalry has certainly provided fans with a wealth of entertainment over the years.

Social media reactions were swift, with comedian Bow Wow chiming in with a skull emoji in the comments, indicating his amusement at 50 Cent’s relentless trolling. One follower remarked, “50 Cent will never let his opps get a pass,” highlighting the rapper’s reputation for not backing down from a feud.

According to reports from The Athletic, Mayweather filed his lawsuit in California state court, claiming that Showtime and the former president of Showtime Sports engaged in fraudulent activities that cost him a staggering $340 million. His attorney, Bobby Samini, stated, “Floyd is one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view draws. He generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Showtime. Mr. Mayweather now takes this fight to the courtroom to recover what he rightfully earned. Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”

In response to the lawsuit, a spokesperson for Paramount, the parent company of Showtime, dismissed the claims as “baseless,” asserting that they “lack legal or factual merit.” They promised to respond appropriately through the legal system.

It’s worth noting that 50 Cent and Mayweather were once close friends during the 2000s, but their relationship soured after a financial dispute in 2012. Since then, their interactions have been characterized by public jabs and mutual disdain.