In an exciting turn of events for hip-hop enthusiasts, 50 Cent has once again claimed the title of New York’s most-streamed rapper on YouTube for 2025. The iconic rapper, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, took to Instagram to share the news, posting a graphic from Diverse Mentality that highlights his impressive achievement. In a light-hearted caption, he remarked, “I thought we got over this guys, it is the way it is. LOL.”
According to reports from Diverse Mentality, 50 Cent amassed a staggering 1.9 billion global streams over the past year, outpacing notable artists such as Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Jay-Z, 6ix9ine, Pop Smoke, French Montana, The Notorious B.I.G., ASAP Rocky, and Lil Tecca, who all featured in the top 10 rankings.
Fans quickly flooded the comments section to celebrate his success, with some praising his music as the ultimate workout soundtrack and others reminiscing about the impact his music had on their youth. One fan humorously noted, “Diddy punching the air rn,” referencing 50 Cent’s recent executive production of the Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which delves into the controversies surrounding the Bad Boy mogul.
As the year draws to a close, 50 Cent has ambitious plans to ring in the New Year with three performances on December 31. He is set to appear on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, participate in the “Rock The Clock” celebration in Shreveport, Louisiana, and perform at E11EVEN in Miami.
In addition to his musical achievements, 50 Cent has been stirring the pot in the hip-hop community. Following the release of Sean Combs: The Reckoning, he has been embroiled in a feud with fellow artists Maino, Fabolous, Jim Jones, and Dave East. In response to their criticisms of the docuseries, he accused them of “squatting” in the studio where they record their podcast, Let’s Rap About It. The group retaliated by dropping a diss track titled “Squatters” on Christmas Day, to which 50 Cent responded by sharing a photo of himself edited over Leonardo DiCaprio from The Great Gatsby, declaring, “Let’s toast to success, health, and prosperity. I’m planning my new year. When I’m done, I’ll come out to play. You know everyone who plays with me wishes they didn’t in the end.”
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