Ja Rule Declares Permanent End to Peace Talks with 50 Cent and G-Unit
“Sometimes You Have Enemies”: Ja Rule Declares Permanent End to Peace Talks with 50 Cent and G-Unit
NEW YORK — The coldest war in hip-hop history has officially hit absolute zero. Just days after a viral, mid-air confrontation with G-Unit members Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda, Ja Rule has declared that he will never "squash" his two-decade-long feud with 50 Cent and his crew.
In an interview with TMZ on the streets of New York City Tuesday, the "Always On Time" rapper made it clear that while he is seeking "peace," he is not seeking a partnership.
“Here’s the reality: sometimes in life, people have enemies, and that’s okay,” Ja Rule told reporters. “Everybody can’t be friends. But what I’m saying is, we don’t also have to be at war. There’s room for us to be not friends and also not be at war.”
The "Pillow Fight" at 30,000 Feet
The latest flare-up in the legendary rivalry occurred over Super Bowl weekend when Ja Rule, Tony Yayo, and Uncle Murda unexpectedly ended up on the same Delta flight from San Francisco to New York. According to eyewitnesses and viral video footage, the encounter quickly turned hostile after Ja Rule allegedly attempted to make small talk with the G-Unit rappers.
Tensions reportedly peaked when Tony Yayo told Ja Rule to "suck [his] d***," prompting the 49-year-old Murder Inc. veteran to throw a pillow at Yayo’s head. While Ja Rule was eventually removed from the flight, he initially took to social media to brag about the exchange, tweeting that he "popped on these punks" and that seeing the duo "like ghosts" was "hilarious."
The "Gentleman’s Code" Apology
However, Ja Rule’s tone shifted significantly following the online backlash. In a rare public apology issued via ABC News and an appearance on the TODAY show Wednesday, the rapper expressed regret—not to his rivals, but to his own family and business partners.
“I’m not proud of my behavior. It’s goofy to me,” Ja Rule admitted. “I’m a grown man about to be a proud grandfather, and I wish that video wasn't out there. There’s a responsibility we have to be gentlemen.”
Despite the apology for his conduct, he reaffirmed that the "beef" itself remains frozen in time. “I don’t f*** with them; they don’t f*** with me. That’s fine,” he added.
50 Cent’s Relentless Trolling
As expected, 50 Cent has utilized the incident to fuel his long-running campaign of mockery against Ja Rule. Reposting the flight footage to his millions of followers, the G-Unit mogul ridiculed Ja for "making a scene" so he could be escorted off the plane.
The incident is just the latest in a string of 2026 clashes between the two, which has included 50 Cent roasting Ja Rule for promoting private party bookings and mocking his recent "comeback" performances.
Legacy Over Ego?
While the "airplane incident" may be remembered as a "goofy" footnote, it serves as a stark reminder that the wounds of the early 2000s, which included physical altercations in Atlanta and New York, have never truly healed.
By declaring that "beef is forever," Ja Rule appears to be accepting a permanent stalemate. For the fans who have followed this rivalry since 1999, the message is clear: don't expect a reconciliation tour or a joint podcast anytime soon. In the world of Queens hip-hop, some bridges aren't just burned, they're dismantled.
