50 Cent Mocks Mayweather Over $340m Showtime Lawsuit

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has taken another swipe at Floyd Mayweather Jr., this time over the boxing legend’s $340 million lawsuit against Showtime.

Yahoo News reported on Thursday that the suit, filed on Tuesday in a California state court, alleged that Showtime — now owned by Paramount CBS — and former Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza engaged in “a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud” that diverted millions of dollars owed to Mayweather into accounts allegedly controlled by his former manager, Al Haymon.

The complaint claims that proceeds from blockbuster fights, including Mayweather’s bouts with Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor, were misappropriated. Notably, Haymon was not named as a defendant in the suit.

Reacting to the development, Mayweather’s attorney, Bobby Samini, said, “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.”

Paramount, Showtime’s parent company, has denied the allegations. A spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter, “These baseless claims lack legal or factual merit. We strongly reject them and will respond accordingly through the court process.”

Mayweather, 48, is widely regarded as one of boxing’s greatest fighters, having won world titles across five weight classes and headlined some of the most lucrative pay-per-view events in the sport’s history.

Though retired from professional boxing, he remains active in exhibition bouts, including a proposed fight with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, initially slated for spring 2026. Tyson recently predicted, “He’s going to get knocked out.”

Amid the legal drama, 50 Cent, who has a long-running feud with Mayweather, mocked the boxer in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

“Oh no don’t cry now champ, they beat you out of $320 million, you dxmbaxs. I told you let me read the contracts. Now lace up, you gotta look good fighting Mike. Then maybe we can get Bud to beat your ass for some big money,” Jackson wrote.

The post drew swift reactions online, with rapper Bow Wow dropping a skull emoji and another fan commenting, “50 will never let his opps get a pass,” reflecting Jackson’s reputation for relentless trolling.

The rivalry between 50 Cent and Mayweather dates back to the 2000s, with a financial dispute in 2012 straining their former friendship.

Over the years, Jackson has claimed he played a key role during Mayweather’s most lucrative period and even influenced UFC CEO Dana White to support the Mayweather–McGregor superfight.

Mayweather’s lawsuit underscores how even one of the highest-earning athletes in modern sports — reportedly making about $1.2 billion from fight purses — can still face major disputes over earnings.

The complaint alleged that nearly 40 per cent of his career income is unaccounted for due to opaque bookkeeping during his Showtime contract from 2013 to 2015.

That deal included nine-figure paydays for bouts against Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao and others, with the Pacquiao fight alone generating about $410 million in revenue.

As the court battle unfolds, 50 Cent continues to taunt Mayweather, suggesting the boxing icon may need to return to the ring — not only against Tyson but possibly against Terence “Bud” Crawford — to recover the alleged losses. Whether in court or in combat, the drama surrounding “Money” Mayweather shows little sign of fading.