Hip Hop Showdown: 50 Cent Roasts Rick Ross and Meek Mill’s ‘Too Good To Be True’ Album, Sparks Fiery Feud in Streaming Era
In a recent feud that’s shaking up the hip hop world, hot-tempered 50 Cent is giving Rick Ross and Meek Mill hell after releasing their joint album “Too Good To Be True.” It all started when 50 Cent made some social media waves by tweeting the album had moved only 31,000 copies, hitting No. 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. He thereby added some sarcastic touch to it saying, “Maybe they should spend some quiet time to strategize and revaluate,” where he also used a number of laughing emojis.
Rick Ross swiftly retaliated, choosing to hit below the belt by resurrecting the specter of 50 Cent’s previous financial struggles. During a frank interview, Ross didn’t hold back, openly expressing his strong disapproval of every aspect of 50 Cent’s endeavors and boldly declaring that it’s all subpar. This recent exchange is just another installment in the ongoing saga of conflicts between the two, stretching back to the late 2000s. These confrontations have frequently included personal jabs and public disagreements, offering fans a close-up view of one of hip-hop’s enduring and intense rivalries.
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The joint album, “Too Good To Be True,” had been projected to move 30-35k equivalent units in its first week, falling short of past sales figures and providing the fuel for 50 Cent’s pointed comments. However, the music landscape has evolved, and industry insiders note the diminishing significance of traditional album sales. Streaming now reigns supreme, representing a seismic shift in industry dynamics.
Meek Mill, not one to back down, responded to 50 Cent’s comments by emphasizing his independence from major labels and touting his success in owning both his music and publishing. Meek Mill surprised everyone by announcing his own hip hop music festival—a bold step in shaping the industry’s future.
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As fans and the music community reacted to the exchange, emotions ranged from amusement to criticism of the ongoing feud. The prevailing sentiment in the industry acknowledges that while album sales remain important, streaming has become the true barometer of an artist’s success.
Rick Ross and Meek Mill keep the drama going on social media, actively interacting with their audience. While specific plans to address the situation in their music remain undisclosed, the ongoing public statements and social media banter leave room for speculation on how this feud might further unfold in the coming months. In an era where streaming rules and social media connects, the drama between these hip hop heavyweights shows no signs of cooling down.
