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Today — 19 May 2025Entertainment News

50 Cent Shares Post Claiming Fans Are Paid to Wear ‘Free Diddy’ Shirts

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By: Miranda Siwak
19 May 2025 at 11:55

Amid his ongoing feud with Sean “Diddy” Combs, fellow rapper 50 Cent reacted to the accusations that certain fans were allegedly paid to show their support for the embattled entertainer outside the New York City courthouse amid his ongoing sex trafficking trial.

“Diddy paying people to wear ‘Free Diddy’ shirts is diabolical, but $20 a hour [sic] ain’t bad,” 50 Cent, 49, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 18. “I might go throw that on for an hour tomorrow. LOL.”

The rapper (real name Curtis Jackson) also uploaded news footage of several individuals wearing black T-shirts that read, “Free Diddy” or “Free Puff.” The group was standing near the courthouse where Diddy, 55, is currently standing trial. (The courtroom proceedings began earlier this week.)

Diddy has not confirmed whether his team was, in fact, paying random fans a stipend to wear supportive merchandise. Us Weekly has reached out for comment.

50 Cent Goes on Diddy Trolling Spree as Trial Enters Fourth Day

The disgraced music mogul was arrested in September 2024 on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all allegations against him and has pleaded not guilty.

“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo told Us in a statement at the time. “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children and working to uplift the Black community. He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal.”

Years before Diddy stood trial, he had a longstanding feud with 50 Cent. Back in 2006, 50 Cent claimed in his “The Bomb” that Diddy had knowledge of the 1997 murder of the Notorious B.I.G.

50 Cent Defends Calling Out Diddy Years Before His Legal Drama

“Who shot Biggie Smalls? We don’t get ‘em / They gonna kill us all,” 50 Cent raps. “Man, Puffy know who hit that n****.”

50 Cent has never had proof of Diddy’s involvement in the murder. Diddy, for his part, has frequently denied that he had any information about the killer over the years.

The rap stars’ feud continued to escalate, leading up to Diddy’s misconduct scandal and arrest.

“Look, it seems like I’m doing some extremely outrageous things, but I haven’t,” 50 Cent told People in October 2024, discussing his frequent comments about Diddy. “It’s really me just saying what I’ve been saying for 10 years.”

He added, “Now it’s becoming more full-facing in the news with the Puffy stuff. But away from that, I’m like, ‘Yo, it’s just my perspective because I stayed away from that stuff the entire time, because this is not my style.’”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

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‘My 600-Lb. Life’ Tragedies

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By: Sarah Hearon
19 May 2025 at 11:49

Lisa Fleming, Gina Krasley, Robert Buchel and more former My 600-Lb. Life stars have tragically passed away over the years.

My 600-Lb. Life premiered on TLC in 2012. While season 1 featured patients who were filmed over a period of seven years, the show tweaked its format and documented cast members for one year starting at season 2. By season 8, some stars were only filmed for six months.

Tragedy struck the reality show for the first time in 2013 when season 1 star Henry Foots died. Five years later, Lexington County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina confirmed to Us Weekly that James “L.B.” Bonner died by suicide.

“On the show, viewers saw L.B. struggle with obesity following a tragic accident that claimed his right leg. Even though he once weighed 650 pounds, L.B.’s hard work and dedication helped get him in the 200-pound range,” the network said in a statement in August 2018 following his untimely death. “His spirit and determination as displayed through his story, quickly made L.B. a fan favorite, and family and friends have taken to L.B.’s Facebook page to commemorate his life. TLC was deeply saddened to hear of L.B.’s passing and is honored to have shared his honest and courageous story on My 600-lb Life.”

That same month, fellow season 6 star Fleming died at the age of 50, with her daughter, Danielle, telling TMZ that “she was sick and her body was tired and her body just gave out.”

Scroll through for more My 600-Lb. Life tragedies:

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Pottain appeared in season 11 weighing 632 pounds. During her journey on the show, Pottain struggled to meet her weight loss goals and actually gained weight at the start of her journey. Despite making some changes, she did not qualify for bariatric surgery. She died in May 2025 due to congestive heart failure.

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Meyes, who went viral for a video about eating food, weighed 940 pounds when he appeared on the TLC series in 2022. The aspiring gospel singer died in June 2023, days after turning 49.

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Destinee was the first transgender woman to appear on My 600-Lb. Life, sharing her journey and mental health struggles on season 7 in 2019. Her brother confirmed her passing in February 2022.
“No no no I’m sorry bro, I accept you for who you are,  I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too,” Wayne Compton wrote via Facebook. “I’m sorry you felt you had no other option Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take💔💔💔.”

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The season 1 star lost 440 pounds during his seven-year journey, which aired in 2012. Less than one year later, he died, with his obituary noting he “Went home to be with the Lord.” His cause of death is unknown.

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Sean appeared on the show in 2016. His father, Matt Milliken, confirmed in February 2019 that he died of complications of an infection at the age of 29.
“Sean was admitted into the hospital a couple days prior, because of an infection,” Matt wrote via Facebook. “Sunday he was having problems with his breathing, they were able to resuscitate him and a short time later his heart stopped.”

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James, who appeared on season 5, died in April 2020. He was previously hospitalized for health issues related to his kidney.

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L.B., who appeared on season 6, was found dead in August 2018 at the age of 30.

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In August 2018, Lisa’s daughter, Danielle, broke the news that the season 6 star died at the age of 50.

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Robert had a fatal heart attack while filming the series in 2017.
“I lost my best friend and the person I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with,” fiancée Kathryn Lemanski said on a February 2018 episode the show. “He told me, ‘I don’t think I’ll make it through the night. I love you and I always will.'”

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Coliesa, who appeared on season 8 of My 600-Lb. Life, died at the age of 41 in September 2020. While her cause of death was not reported, Coliesa suffered a heart attack shortly before her March 2020 episode aired.

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The season 6 star died at the age of 55 in May 2021.

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Gina, who appeared on season 8, died in August 2021 at the age of 30.
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