In a jaw-dropping courtroom revelation that has the hip-hop world reeling, Sean “Diddy” Combs was exposed today for allegedly keeping a firearm on him or at home at all times, paralyzed by fear that his arch-nemesis, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, might show up to settle their decades-long beef! The bombshell testimony, delivered during Diddy’s high-profile sex trafficking trial in Manhattan Federal Court, paints a picture of a music mogul so consumed by paranoia that he armed himself to the teeth, ready for a showdown with the “In Da Club” rapper.

The shocking claim came from Capricorn Clark, Diddy’s former assistant from 2004 to 2012, who took the stand on May 27, 2025, to testify about her tumultuous time working for the Bad Boy Records founder. Clark recounted a chilling moment after a press event at MTV Studios, where Diddy, in a heated discussion about his rivalry with 50 Cent, allegedly declared, “I don’t like all the back and forth … I like guns,” in a tone she described as “very serious.” Clark testified that Diddy made this remark to his manager, Chris Lighty, while she was present, hinting at his readiness to escalate their feud with firepower. “Mr. Combs told Chris Lighty he had a gun. He had a problem with 50 Cent,” Clark revealed, sending gasps through the courtroom.

Sources close to the trial suggest Diddy’s fear of 50 Cent stemmed from their bitter feud, which ignited publicly in 2006 when 50 Cent dropped the diss track “The Bomb,” accusing Diddy of having knowledge about the 1997 murder of The Notorious B.I.G. The bad blood has simmered ever since, with 50 Cent relentlessly trolling Diddy online, especially as allegations of abuse and criminal activity piled up against the mogul in recent years. “50 Cent has been a thorn in Diddy’s side for years, calling him out as a fraud and a liar,” an insider told *The Chronicle*. “Diddy’s paranoia about 50 showing up unannounced wasn’t just talk—it was a real fear that had him strapped at all times.”

50 Cent, never one to miss a beat, wasted no time capitalizing on the courtroom drama. Within hours of Clark’s testimony, the 49-year-old rapper took to Instagram with a sarcastic jab, posting an AI-generated image of himself on a movie set with the caption, “Cut, CUT 🎬 Wait a minute PUFFY’s got a gun, I can’t believe this I don’t feel safe LOL.” In a follow-up post, he doubled down, sharing another AI image of himself looking scared in a Yankees cap, writing, “Oh my goodness itty bitty Diddy wants me Dead, I have to lay low, I think I’m gonna hide out at the playoff game tonight.” Fans flooded the comments, with one writing, “50 out here turning Diddy’s trial into a comedy special!”

The courtroom revelation adds a sensational layer to Diddy’s already explosive trial, where he faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Clark’s testimony didn’t stop at the 50 Cent feud—she also alleged Diddy threatened to kill her on her first day of work over her past connection to rival Suge Knight and claimed he once kidnapped her at gunpoint to confront rapper Kid Cudi over his relationship with Diddy’s ex, Cassie Ventura. These allegations paint a picture of a man who ruled his empire through fear and intimidation, with a firearm never far from reach.

Meanwhile, 50 Cent’s trolling has reached fever pitch throughout the trial. The rapper, who is executive producing a Netflix docuseries titled *Diddy Do It?* about Combs’ alleged crimes, has been relentless, posting memes and commentary that have kept the feud in the headlines. Last week, he mocked allegations that Diddy paid supporters $20 an hour to wear “Free Diddy” shirts outside the courthouse, quipping, “Diddy paying people to wear Free Diddy shirts is diabolical, but $20 a hour ain’t bad. I might go throw that on for a hour tomorrow.”

As the trial continues, all eyes are on Diddy, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing. His legal team has called the prosecution’s case “unjust,” with attorney Marc Agnifilo stating, “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist. He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal.”

But with Clark’s testimony shining a spotlight on Diddy’s alleged gun-toting paranoia, the court of public opinion is buzzing. Was Diddy truly living in fear of a 50 Cent ambush, or is this just another chapter in their endless hip-hop saga? One thing’s for sure: this feud is far from over, and the streets—and social media—are watching every move.

Stay tuned to The New York Chronicle for live updates from the trial and exclusive insights into the Diddy-50 Cent drama!