Ja Rule Involved in Heated Argument With Tony Yayo on Delta Flight

50 Cent reacts to the altercation between the longtime rap rivals on social media

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Footage shows Ja Rule yelling at Tony Yayo on a Delta flight from San Francisco to New York City. The incident also involved rapper Uncle Murda, and 50 Cent later commented on the altercation on social media, mocking Ja Rule.

Why it matters

Ja Rule and 50 Cent have been engaged in a longstanding feud that dates back over 20 years, with the two rappers coming up in the music scene in Queens. This latest incident reignites their ongoing rivalry and public tensions.

The details

Video footage obtained by TMZ shows Ja Rule yelling "What we doing?" at Tony Yayo in the cabin of the plane before takeoff. Another man can be seen trying to calm Ja Rule down. Following the altercation, Ja Rule took to social media, saying he "popped on these punks" and threw a pillow at Yayo's head. 50 Cent later reacted to the incident on Instagram, mocking Ja Rule.

  • The incident occurred during a Delta flight from San Francisco to New York City on February 8, 2026.
  • Ja Rule shared video of the fight to his Instagram Stories on February 10, 2026.

The players

Ja Rule

A 49-year-old rapper known for hits like "Mesmerize" who has a longstanding feud with fellow rapper 50 Cent.

Tony Yayo

A rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit, who was involved in the heated argument with Ja Rule on the flight.

Uncle Murda

A rapper who was also involved in the altercation with Ja Rule and Tony Yayo on the Delta flight.

50 Cent

A rapper known for hits like "In Da Club" who has been engaged in a feud with Ja Rule for over 20 years, and reacted to the incident on social media.

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What they’re saying

“These f---ing clowns... I saw them when I got on I was laughing like look at these two clowns lol they look like they saw a ghost deer in the headlights they always talking s--- so I addressed them lol.”

— Ja Rule (TMZ)

“He was by his self so he had to make a scene so they could remove his scary a--.”

— 50 Cent (Instagram)

What’s next

The incident is still under investigation by Delta Airlines, and it's unclear if any charges will be filed against the rappers involved.

The takeaway

The longstanding feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent continues to play out publicly, with this latest altercation on a Delta flight reigniting their rivalry and tensions. The incident highlights the ongoing animosity between the two rap stars and the willingness for them to engage in confrontations, even in public settings.