Two of 50 Cent’s high-profile romances—and his complex relationship with one of his kids—have frequently made headlines, but it’s his recent vow of celibacy that’s turning heads. Here’s a closer look at the ups and downs of the rapper’s relationships and his current stance on staying celibate.
Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, has had a history of rocky relationships, including one with an actress. However, some of his romantic involvements—and his strained relationship with his son—have dominated headlines for less-than-favorable reasons.
50 Cent’s complicated romantic history extends back to the ’90s when he dated Shaniqua Tompkins. The pair welcomed their son, Marquise Jackson, in 1996. However, their relationship soured, leading to a prolonged custody battle.
50 Cent and Marquis Jackson pose backstage at the Child Magazine Fall 2006 fashion show on February 6, 2006, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
It wasn’t until October 2008 that the pair finally reached a formal custody agreement. The custody battle between 50 Cent and Shaniqua may have ended in 2008, but their public disputes continued.
50 Cent and Marquis Jackson arrive backstage at the Child Magazine Fall fashion show on February 9, 2007, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Years later in 2018, reports revealed that Shaniqua was teaming up with Nas’s ex-girlfriend, Carmen Bryan, to create a reality show. Carmen described the project, stating, “It will be filmed in New York and Los Angeles… It’s a show based on urban women in business empowering one another.”
In response, 50 Cent criticized the idea in a since-deleted Instagram post, claiming, “I own your life rights reality TV is a no go.”
In response, Shaniqua dismissed his claims, saying, “He doesn’t have the power that he claims he has. He’s just mad because I don’t want to be with him, and he knows that I’m the only one that was there from the beginning that can expose who he really is. He’s scared, he’s frightened.”
She also mentioned having a book deal with him but clarified that there was no agreement preventing her from joining a reality show....
