Ja Rule Apologizes After Plane Argument With Tony Yayo

The long-running feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent's G-Unit crew continues with a new incident on a flight.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Ja Rule recently got into a heated argument with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda of the G-Unit rap group on a plane. Ja threw a pillow at Yayo and tried to fight the pair, but later apologized for his behavior, saying he doesn't like being provoked and wants to take the high road. 50 Cent also chimed in, mocking Ja Rule's actions.

Why it matters

The longstanding feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent's G-Unit crew has been one of the most notorious in hip-hop history. This latest incident on a plane shows the beef is still simmering, even as Ja Rule tries to move on and be the 'bigger man'.

The details

In an Instagram clip, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda of G-Unit were seen trolling Ja Rule on an airplane, similar to how 50 Cent has done for years. This time, Ja Rule reacted by throwing a pillow at Yayo and trying to fight the pair. Ja later apologized, saying he wishes he hadn't stooped to that level, but felt provoked to defend himself as a 'grown man'.

  • The incident occurred in February 2026 on a plane.

The players

Ja Rule

A Queens-based rapper who has been in a long-running feud with 50 Cent and his G-Unit crew.

Tony Yayo

A member of the G-Unit rap group, which has been feuding with Ja Rule for over 20 years.

Uncle Murda

Another member of the G-Unit rap group who was involved in the airplane incident with Ja Rule.

50 Cent

The leader of the G-Unit rap group and Ja Rule's longtime rival, who has continued to mock and antagonize Ja Rule over the years.

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What they’re saying

“I popped on these punks by myself on a plane lmao p***y a** n***as I threw the pillow at yayo head cuz you soft. Knocked ya hat all off s**t was hilarious.”

— Ja Rule (Twitter)

“I'm not proud of my behavior. It's goofy to me. I'm a grown man about to be a proud grandfather, and I wish that video of me wasn't out there either. I don't like people taking me out of my character. So for that, I apologize to my wife, family, fans, business and investment partners. I want people to know at the end of the day, I'm still a man and I'm going to stand my ground. I don't start trouble.”

— Ja Rule (ABC News)

“He was by his self so he had to make a scene so they could remove his scary a**. LOL YAYO said suck my d**k.”

— 50 Cent (Social Media)

The takeaway

The ongoing feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent's G-Unit crew continues to play out in public, with both sides unwilling to let the beef die. Despite Ja Rule's attempts to take the high road, he still gets drawn into confrontations, highlighting the deep-seated tensions that have defined this long-running rivalry in hip-hop.