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The Game Calls 50 Cent A 'Coward' During Long Beach Show
03/07/2005 3:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
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The tension seems to be escalating between The Game and his former mentor, 50 Cent. The Game resorted to name-calling during a performance at The Vault 350 nightclub in Long Beach, California, on Friday (March 4). He allegedly called 50 Cent a "coward" and said that he wasn't scared to get shot. The rapper also stated that contrary to 50 Cent's comments, he was not kicked out of the G-Unit, he quit the rap collective.
The Game's lawyer, Jeffrey Lichtman, confirmed the rapper's comments. He told the New York Post, "He's just blowing off some steam. How would anyone feel if their friend gets shot? He's angry. This is a very bright guy, he just reacted to what happened."
During the on-stage tirade, The Game also referenced the shooting which occurred outside of New York City radio station WQHT-FM last Monday (February 28). He said that one of 50 Cent's security guards "hit my boy, Peanut."
But his attorney, while confirming the comments, was quick to point out that The Game's statements were not a statement of fact. Lichtman said, "What The Game said in the concert had nothing to do with the shooting. I think [The Game's comment] speaks for itself. We're in America and he can say whatever he wants. I support his right to free expression."
Also on Friday, 50 Cent addressed the shooting incident while visiting MTV's TRL. The rapper said, "I didn't get to see very much. I think it's unfortunate those situations take place."
50 Cent downplayed the incident and suggested that it had nothing to do with any rap battles. The rapper, who dissed Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Nas, Kelis, Shyne, and Ja Rule on the song "Piggy Bank" on his new album, The Massacre, reassured fans that they don't have to worry about the beefs turning violent. He said, "A lot of things you hear out there is being said for shock value and not really as serious as people make it out to be."
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