Rap Mogul 50 Cent Disinherits ‘Lazy’ Eldest Son Marquise, Eyes Empire for ‘Responsible’ Sire in Shocking Family Rift

In a bombshell revelation that’s sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has officially scrubbed his eldest son, Marquise Jackson, from his multimillion-dollar will, citing the 28-year-old’s alleged laziness and persistent demands for child support. Instead, the rap icon plans to bequeath his sprawling empire—valued at over $500 million—to his younger son, 13-year-old Sire Jackson, whom he praises as “more responsible and grounded.” The announcement, dropped casually during a recent podcast interview amid 50’s ongoing media blitz for his hit TV series Power Book IV: Force, has reignited a decade-long family feud that’s as public and brutal as any of the mogul’s infamous beefs.

The drama unfolded last week when 50 Cent, speaking on The Breakfast Club, didn’t mince words about his fractured bond with Marquise. “Look, I’m building an empire for Sire because he’s got that fire in him—the kind that makes you hustle, not just sit back and wait for handouts,” 50 said, his voice laced with the Queens-bred grit that’s defined his career since Get Rich or Die Tryin’ dropped in 2003. “Marquise? At 28, he’s still hitting me up like a kid, talking child support. Man, grow up. Being my son ain’t a free ride to Netflix and chill forever.” The comments, which quickly went viral with over 5 million views on X (formerly Twitter), echo a pattern of public shade-throwing that’s marked their relationship since Marquise turned 18.

Marquise Jackson, born October 13, 1997, to 50 and ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins, entered the world just as his father’s star was rising from street hustler to hip-hop royalty. But what could have been a fairy-tale legacy soured early. By age 10, the boy—affectionately dubbed “25 Cent” by fans for his spitting image of dad—watched his parents’ volatile split turn ugly. Tompkins accused 50 of being an absentee father, while he fired back, claiming she poisoned Marquise against him. Court battles ensued, culminating in a 2015 settlement where 50 agreed to pay $6,700 monthly in child support until Marquise turned 18—a figure that’s become the flashpoint of their discord.

Even after the payments stopped in 2015, Marquise kept the receipts coming. In a now-infamous 2023 Instagram rant, he posted: “Since y’all think $6,700 is sooo much money, someone tell my pops I’ll pay him $6,700 for just 24 hours of his time so we can do everything I ever wanted to do with him as a kid.” The plea, layered with heartbreak and sarcasm, racked up 2 million likes but drew a icy response from 50, who mocked it on his own socials: “Entitled much? Get a job like the rest of us did.” Marquise, undeterred, fired back with photos of himself spelled out in $100 bills forming “ENTITLED,” captioning it, “Happy birthday to me—finally acknowledged.”

Fast-forward to 2025, and the gloves are off. Sources close to the family tell The Daily Pulse that 50 amended his estate documents in early January, explicitly naming Sire as the primary beneficiary. This includes stakes in G-Unit Film & Television, the Power franchise (now a billion-dollar juggernaut), Sire Spirits cognac (launched in 2021 and named after the boy), and real estate holdings from New York lofts to Connecticut mansions. “Curtis sees Sire as his mini-me—the kid shadows him on sets, asks smart questions about business,” an insider revealed. “Marquise? He’s talented, dropped tracks like ‘Different’ in 2017 shading Dad, but Curtis feels he’s coasting on the name without the grind.”

Sire Jackson, born September 2012 to 50 and model Daphne Joy, represents a fresh chapter. The duo’s co-parenting has been smoother, with 50 shielding the teen from the spotlight while involving him in philanthropy, like their joint appearances at animal rescue events (Sire’s a known dog lover). Recent X posts from 50 show father-son bonding: yacht trips in Miami, courtside at Knicks games. “Sire doesn’t know half the drama with his mom and Diddy yet—that’s a convo for later,” 50 quipped in a September Us Weekly interview, alluding to Joy’s past ties to Sean “Diddy” Combs amid the mogul’s federal probes. But for now, it’s all love: “He’s my legacy builder.”

Public reaction has been a powder keg. On X, #50vsMarquise trended globally, with 50,000 posts in 48 hours. Supporters of 50, like rapper Finesse2tymes, chimed in August: “Fix your own family first before advising mine, Unc.” Critics, including therapist Dr. God Abeg ooo, posted a viral thread: “Removing a son for ‘laziness’? That’s trauma in motion—kids don’t choose their parents’ fame.” Marquise himself stayed radio silent, but allies like ex-G-Unit affiliate Lloyd Banks (who’s snapped pics with him) hint at reconciliation efforts. “Family’s messy, but blood’s thicker,” Banks tweeted cryptically.

Legal eagles weigh in too. Family law expert Rachel Rothstein notes, “Child support ends at 18 in New York, but emotional leverage lingers. 50’s within rights to will as he pleases, but this could spark lawsuits if Marquise claims undue influence or abandonment.” Indeed, whispers of a countersuit swirl—Marquise’s net worth hovers at $5 million from music and endorsements, but nothing compared to Dad’s war chest.

This isn’t 50’s first paternal plot twist. Rumors of a third child surfaced in 2016, quickly debunked, but the Sire favoritism dates back to 2024’s Atlanta Black Star exposé: “What about the other son?” fans raged when 50 gushed over Sire’s “empire prep.” Tyrese Gibson, a Power co-star and 50 confidant, shared his own divorce woes in February, crediting 50 for a lifeline role: “He warned me about deep love in this industry—saved my ass.”

As Power Book V looms and 50’s net worth climbs toward $600 million (Forbes estimates), one thing’s clear: This empire’s no democracy. Marquise, now forging his path with indie tracks and a growing TikTok following (500K subs), told Rap-Up in 2022: “I can’t be 50 and work like normals— but watch me.” Will therapy bridge the gap, or is this rift permanent? Hollywood holds its breath. For now, 50’s mantra rings: “Get rich or cry tryin’.”