50 Cent Asks Judge to Dismiss Ex-Assistant’s Lawsuit, Calls Claims a ‘Media Stunt’
Legal tensions between 50 Cent and his former assistant continue to escalate, with the rapper now asking a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed against him in its entirety. According to newly filed court documents, 50 Cent argues that the complaint is built on speculation rather than evidence and should never move forward.
The filing marks the latest development in a case that began earlier this year, when former employee Monique Mayers accused the rapper of causing years of harassment after her employment ended.
The dispute now shifts to whether the allegations presented are legally sufficient to proceed in court.
Mayers sued 50 Cent in April 2026, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy. She claims that after she was fired in 2019, her phone number was shared, leading to years of threatening calls and messages from people allegedly trying to contact the rapper.
In the newly filed motion, obtained by TMZ, 50 Cent rejects those allegations, describing the lawsuit as a “media stunt” filled with what he characterizes as inflammatory and unsupported accusations.
According to the filing, the rapper argues that Mayers’ claims rest largely on the fact that strangers called or texted her phone asking for “Curtis,” “50,” or “Fif.” His legal team contends that this does not establish that he personally orchestrated any campaign of harassment.
Instead, 50 Cent argues there is a simpler explanation. Because Mayers worked as his assistant from 2007 until 2019, many people had long associated her phone number with reaching him. His attorneys say those callers were simply attempting to contact the rapper using a number they had previously relied on.
The filing also states that Mayers does not allege that 50 Cent personally called her, sent her text messages, left voicemails, or directly instructed anyone else to threaten or harass her.
His legal team further argues that if Mayers genuinely believed she was being harassed, changing her phone number would have been a reasonable step. According to the filing, she chose not to do so.
Another key argument centers on timing.
50 Cent contends that Mayers waited too long to bring the lawsuit, arguing that the applicable statute of limitations expired long before she filed the complaint in April 2026. According to his filing, more than seven years passed after her employment ended before legal action was initiated.
His attorneys argue that the delay provides another reason the case should be dismissed.
The filing also takes aim at several broader allegations included in Mayers’ complaint.
Among them are references to 50 Cent’s past bankruptcy proceedings and an allegation that he once requested she file a false police report. According to the rapper’s legal team, those allegations have no direct connection to the legal claims currently before the court.
Instead, the motion argues that the references were included to attract media attention and unfairly influence public opinion rather than establish the legal merits of the case.
Those arguments form part of 50 Cent’s request that the court dismiss every claim asserted against him.
50 Cent, whose legal name is Curtis Jackson, is one of hip hop’s most recognizable figures, with a career spanning music, television, film, and business. Beyond his chart-topping success, he has remained a frequent presence in headlines through various legal disputes over the years.
Monique Mayers worked as his assistant between 2007 and 2019, according to the court filings referenced in the case. Earlier this year, she filed suit alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy, claiming that years of unwanted calls and messages followed the end of her employment.
The rapper has denied those allegations through the latest court filing, arguing that the complaint lacks sufficient factual support.
Why It Matters
The case highlights the importance of evidence in civil litigation involving high-profile public figures. While lawsuits often generate significant public attention, courts ultimately evaluate whether a complaint contains enough factual allegations to support the legal claims being asserted.
The dispute also raises questions about timing, as 50 Cent’s motion argues that the lawsuit was filed outside the applicable statute of limitations. Whether the court agrees with those arguments could determine whether the case proceeds to discovery or ends before reaching trial.
Human Angle
Legal disputes involving celebrities frequently extend beyond the courtroom into public discussion, especially when both sides present sharply different versions of events.
For Mayers, the lawsuit represents an effort to seek relief for alleged conduct she says affected her for years. For 50 Cent, the latest filing reflects his position that the claims are unsupported and should be dismissed without further litigation. The court will ultimately decide whether the lawsuit moves forward.
For now, the case remains before a federal judge, who will determine whether Monique Mayers’ lawsuit can proceed or whether 50 Cent’s request for dismissal will bring the legal battle to an early end.
