50 Cent and Shaniqua Tompkins, the mother of his oldest son, Marquise Jackson, are headed to federal court over Tompkins’ life story.
AllHipHop dropped the exclusive on Friday (July 18). The lawsuit filed by G-Unit Books claims Shaniqua Tompkins violated a 2007 agreement that granted them exclusive rights to her life story, name, likeness, and related publicity.
According to court documents, Tompkins was paid $80,000 under the deal and promised future royalties. The agreement defines the rights as “unconditional, irrevocable, exclusive, and perpetual,” prohibiting her from publicly discussing or profiting from her personal story without G-Unit’s authorization.
The lawsuit accuses Tompkins of breaching the contract by sharing interviews and videos recounting her past with the mogul and their son, Marquise. Her allegations include claims that 50 Cent physically assaulted her during her pregnancy in 1996 and continued verbal and physical abuse throughout their relationship.
G-Unit asserts that Tompkins reignited public interest in her story following a viral social media post tied to the high-profile Diddy trial. The company alleges she used the renewed attention to reintroduce and monetize content that G-Unit owns exclusively.
“Tompkins knowingly violated the agreement and acknowledged its existence as she continued sharing the material,” said Reena Jain, attorney for G-Unit. Jain argued that the damage extends beyond lost income, emphasizing that the deal’s value hinged on exclusivity.
50 reportedly acquired the rights not only for future biographical projects but also to prevent Tompkins from exploiting their shared history for personal gain.
“His concerns,” Jain stated, “have now been realized.”
The lawsuit requests a court order barring Tompkins from promoting her story, at least $1 million in damages, reimbursement of legal fees, and additional relief. The contract also includes an indemnification clause that holds Tompkins financially responsible for any losses that may result.
Tompkins has yet to respond publicly.