In the world of celebrity drama, few rivalries have been as public and enduring as the one between rapper 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) and actress Vivica A. Fox. The two started as lovers back in 2003, during a time when 50 Cent was enjoying immense success with his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, while Fox was riding high on her acting career, particularly for her role in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. However, what began as a Hollywood romance soon turned into a bitter and prolonged feud that has played out in the public eye for nearly two decades.

The initial spark of their romance seemed like a match made in Hollywood. Both were at the peak of their careers and appeared to be the perfect power couple. However, their relationship took a turn for the worse, and by 2005, they had split. According to Fox, the breakup was publicized in a particularly harsh way—she learned of it from the radio, where 50 Cent had announced it to the world. This marked the beginning of a series of public spats between the two.

Over the years, 50 Cent has not shied away from making disparaging remarks about his ex-girlfriend. He has accused Fox of using their relationship for publicity, a claim she has consistently denied. On multiple occasions, he took to social media to mock her, even going as far as sharing unflattering photos and making crude jokes about her. These actions only fueled the feud, with Fox responding in kind, often hinting at 50 Cent’s personal life in ways that suggested she knew secrets he wouldn’t want to be revealed.

One of the more explosive moments in their feud occurred when Fox appeared on Watch What Happens Live in 2015 and insinuated that 50 Cent might be gay, responding to a comment he made about the TV show Empire having “too much gay stuff.” This accusation reignited their rivalry, with 50 Cent firing back on social media, calling her names and questioning her mental state. The back-and-forth nature of their feud has been a hallmark of their relationship ever since, with neither willing to back down or let go of past grievances.

In 2018, Fox added more fuel to the fire by releasing her book, Every Day I’m Hustling, in which she detailed their relationship. Although she described their intimacy in positive terms, 50 Cent was not pleased with his personal life being aired out again, especially since it had been over a decade since they were together. His response was swift and harsh, accusing her of seeking attention and being desperate.

Despite the seemingly endless cycle of public spats, there have been moments where it appeared that the two had buried the hatchet. In 2017, Fox mentioned that she and 50 Cent had reconciled after running into each other at a basketball game. She spoke of how she would always have love for him, and for a time, it seemed like the feud might finally be over. However, peace was short-lived, and their rivalry soon flared up again.

The saga between 50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox serves as a prime example of how a celebrity relationship can go from passionate romance to a long-lasting public feud. While both have gone on to achieve more success in their respective careers, their interactions are often overshadowed by the drama that continues to unfold between them. Whether through social media posts, interviews, or Fox’s tell-all book, it seems that this Hollywood story is far from over, and the public can only wait to see what the next chapter will bring.