Vivica A. Fox and 50 Cent’s complicated and often tumultuous relationship has captivated the public for years, and recent developments indicate that their dynamic is far from resolved. Fox, an actress known for her roles in major films like Kill Bill and Independence Day, still seems to hold feelings for the rapper and actor 50 Cent, who became one of the most successful artists in the early 2000s with his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Despite their intense and public relationship in 2003, the two have gone through significant highs and lows, with their personal conflicts often playing out in the public eye.
Their romance began with a hard launch at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, where they appeared hand-in-hand on the red carpet, solidifying rumors that had been swirling about their relationship. While both were at the height of their respective careers, the public and media attention was relentless. Fox has openly admitted in various interviews that she was deeply in love with 50 Cent, saying he was “the love of her life.” She described him as sweet, romantic, and caring, recalling how he treated her with grand gestures, including filling her home with her favorite flowers for her birthday. The affection seemed mutual at the time, with rumors even suggesting that 50 was planning to propose to her.
However, their relationship, like many high-profile celebrity romances, crumbled under the strain of public scrutiny. Fox herself has acknowledged that going public too quickly was one of the major factors in their split. She also admitted that the age gap — Fox was 38 at the time while 50 Cent was 27 — played a role, as 50 Cent’s immaturity led to several conflicts. Their breakup was a messy one, with 50 Cent allegedly dumping Fox indirectly via a radio show, an incident that left her feeling humiliated and disrespected.
In the aftermath, 50 Cent was uncharacteristically candid about the relationship, even going so far as to make disparaging comments about Fox in his songs. One of the most notorious lines came from his track Get In My Car, where he rapped about a woman who spent all her money on him because she thought she was his “wifey.” The implication was clear: he had never been fully committed to the relationship, which only further embarrassed Fox as she had been deeply invested in him.
While Fox has always been vocal about her lingering feelings for 50 Cent, he has repeatedly distanced himself from the idea of rekindling their romance. Even when 50 Cent reached out to her to appear in one of his music videos, it was clear that any chance of a romantic reunion was slim. He has been consistent in asserting that their relationship is firmly in the past. On one occasion, when asked if he would ever consider dating Fox again, 50 responded with a definitive “no,” further emphasizing that their relationship was over.
Despite this, Fox has remained persistent in her affection for him, often expressing a willingness to reconnect. In 2023, during an interview, she compared her feelings for 50 Cent to the rekindled romance between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, suggesting that she would be open to revisiting their relationship if the opportunity arose. However, this sentiment has not been reciprocated by 50, who has made it clear in various statements and social media posts that he is not interested in rekindling their romance.
Their feud reached another level when 50 Cent made comments about the TV show Empire, which Fox was a part of. He implied that the show’s ratings were declining due to “too much gay stuff.” In response, Fox threw shade at him, implying that 50 Cent himself might be on the down-low (DL). This sparked a series of public insults between the two, with 50 Cent mocking Fox on Instagram and Fox responding with her own jabs. The beef lasted for nearly two years before they publicly squashed it and seemingly reconciled.
Even though they have since moved past their public spats, their relationship remains a source of intrigue. Fox has written about their intimate life in her book Every Day I’m Hustling, which only further stirred the pot. Despite 50 Cent’s own public disclosures about their past, he seemed upset that Fox was still talking about their relationship so many years later.
While Fox continues to defend and support 50 Cent in various public feuds, including one with Nick Cannon, it is evident that she still harbors feelings for him. Whether those feelings will ever be reciprocated is doubtful, as 50 Cent has shown little interest in revisiting their past. For now, they appear to remain friends, though their relationship will likely continue to be the subject of public fascination for years to come.
