50 Cent responds to Daphne Joy’s sexual abuse allegations
nme.com50 Cent has denied allegations made by his ex-partner Daphne Joy of physical and sexual abuse.The rapper made the statement in response to a series of claims made by Joy yesterday (March 28), which alleged 50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson) of “raping” and “physically abusing” her.
Jackson and Joy share a son together, Sire.Joy shared the allegations days after being named in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, which claimed that she received financial compensation for sex work.
Upon hearing the news, it was reported that 50 Cent attempted to gain sole custody of their child, with Joy posting the allegations against the rapper on Instagram shortly afterwards.Responding to her claims, Jackson said to The Hollywood Reporter: “The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire.“The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son.
My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.”NME have reached out to 50 Cent for comment.A post shared by Daphne Joy (@daphnejoy)Joy also responded to the accusation she was a sex worker in Jones’ lawsuit, writing: “I am deeply hurt by the lies in Rodney Jones’ lawsuit.
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