Nicki Minaj offered a public compliment to 50 Cent on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday afternoon, sharing a photo of him along with the caption, “Trumps > Chumps.” She did not explain why she chose to speak up for him, but 50 has been surrounded by controversy throughout the past several days. Most of the attention has centered on the debut of his new Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

Diddy’s representatives have already released a statement condemning the project, calling it a “shameless hit piece.” In a message provided to The Hollywood Reporter, they wrote, “Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is a shameful hit piece. Today’s GMA teaser confirms that Netflix relied on stolen footage that was never authorized for release. As Netflix and CEO Ted Sarandos know, Mr. Combs has been amassing footage since he was 19 to tell his own story, in his own way. It is fundamentally unfair, and illegal, for Netflix to misappropriate that work.”

They also directed criticism at 50 Cent personally, adding, “It is equally staggering that Netflix handed creative control to Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson, a longtime adversary with a personal vendetta who has spent too much time slandering Mr. Combs. Beyond the legal issues, this is a personal breach of trust. Mr. Combs has long respected Ted Sarandos and admired the legacy of [Sarandos’ late father-in-law]

In addition to Diddy’s camp, various other public figures have spoken out against 50 Cent regarding the documentary. Marlon Wayans criticized the series during an interview on REAL 92.3 LA. “You can create any narrative as a producer and as a storyteller,” he said. “I can create any narrative… It does not mean it is true. I can get interview. I can do this, I can get footage, and I could make you think this about that person. That does not necessarily mean it is true. 50 and Puff have a long term beef. It is personal. It is between him and Puff but before it is between the both of them, it is between them and God. Puff is down on his luck, and 50 is kicking a man when he is down. If luck ever turns on 50, you have to be careful what you put out. There is a karma to every action.” Their comments toward each other eventually turned into a series of posts exchanged on social media.

Ja Rule has also taken issue with 50 over the documentary. He even warned that he intended to sue him for defamation after 50 shared a video featuring Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal, who claimed to have allegedly seen Ja and the Bad Boy founder leaving a room unclothed.

Nicki has maintained a strong relationship with 50 Cent for years. When her Pink Friday 2 World Tour reached New York City in 2024, she invited him to join her onstage for a performance.