Daphne Joy Files Lawsuit Against 50 Cent Alleging Assault and Defamation
LOS ANGELES, CA — November 14, 2023 — Filipino-American actress and model Daphne Joy has filed a lawsuit against rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging a pattern of physical assault, defamation, and invasion of privacy spanning multiple incidents. According to court documents obtained by local media, Joy claims Jackson assaulted her on two separate occasions in 2022, causing physical and emotional harm. The lawsuit further details allegations that Jackson published defamatory statements on social media, including posts accusing Joy of criminal conduct, which she argues has damaged her professional reputation and public image. Joy is seeking unspecified damages for emotional distress, lost career opportunities, and medical expenses. Legal representatives for Jackson have yet to file a formal response, but a spokesperson for the rapper denied the allegations in a statement to news outlets, calling the lawsuit a baseless attempt to extort money. The case has drawn widespread attention on social media platform X, where users are debating the credibility of the claims, with the hashtag daphne joy trending for over six hours. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 2023.