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Papoose stirred conversation across social media after posting a clip from an interview featuring Shaniqua Tompkins, the mother of 50 Cent’s first child.
In the interview, Tompkins reflects on who 50 Cent was before fame, offering a sharply different portrayal than the hardened street image often associated with the rapper. She also makes the controversial claim that 50 exaggerated how many times he was shot, suggesting the story was embellished for legacy and mythology, even referencing comparisons to Tupac Shakur.
Papoose reposted the interview to Instagram with a fiery caption, accusing 50 Cent of “posting cap” while positioning the interview as “facts.” In his remarks, Papoose mocked 50’s pre-rap reputation, questioned his credibility as a street figure, and criticized alleged past behavior toward Tompkins, including claims of abuse during her pregnancy. He also called out what he viewed as hypocrisy in 50’s personal relationships, ending the post with hashtags like #barsonwheels and #CancelCulture, and jokingly suggesting listeners play “WTHelly” by Rob49.
50 Cent and Tompkins welcomed their son, Marquise Jackson, in October 1996, years before 50 rose to superstardom. The post has since fueled renewed debate online about 50 Cent’s origin story, personal history, and the ongoing tension surrounding his public persona.
