50 Cent never misses an opportunity to troll, and the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was no exception. Following news that Maduro was being held at MDC Brooklyn in New York City, the rapper and media mogul took to Instagram with an AI-generated image poking fun at his longtime rival, Diddy.
The image shows Maduro appearing to speak with Diddy, with a caption bubble attributed to Diddy reading, “They took my oil also!” — a layered joke referencing both Venezuela’s oil industry and the highly publicized seizure of large quantities of baby oil during federal raids on Diddy’s properties earlier this year.
Alongside the image, 50 Cent added a motivational caption with his signature edge:
“Good morning ladies and gentlemen, may today be productive and prosperous towards you and your goals. Make your enemies watch your progress repeatedly.”
The post quickly circulated online, with fans recognizing it as another calculated jab amid years of public tension between the two moguls.
Context Behind the Troll
Maduro was captured by U.S. forces in Venezuela and transferred to the United States over the weekend. He now faces multiple federal charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons offenses. Appearing in court on Monday, he pleaded not guilty and described himself as a “political prisoner.”
“I am the president of Venezuela,” Maduro said through an interpreter, according to reports. “I consider myself a prisoner of war.”
The joke also echoes comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently referenced Venezuela’s oil infrastructure during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, further fueling the meme’s layered symbolism.
50 Cent vs. Diddy: Still Going Strong
The trolling arrives amid renewed attention on Diddy following the release of the Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which 50 Cent executive-produced. The series explores decades of allegations surrounding the Bad Boy founder.
Diddy is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence after being convicted earlier this year on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
For 50 Cent, the moment was simply another chance to blend world news, personal rivalry, and internet humor — proving once again that no headline is too serious to escape his commentary.
