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Ja Rule Apologizes After Plane Argument With Tony Yayo
The long-running feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent's G-Unit crew continues.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Ja Rule got into an ugly argument with Tony Yayo of G-Unit on a plane, with Ja throwing a pillow at Yayo. Ja later apologized for his behavior, saying he doesn't like being provoked and wants to be a good role model as he approaches grandparenthood. 50 Cent mocked Ja's actions, saying he had to make a scene so he could be removed from the plane.
Why it matters
The feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent's G-Unit crew has lasted over 20 years, with Ja often feeling he was the better rapper despite losing the battle. This latest incident shows the animosity between the two sides continues, even as Ja tries to move past it and be a better role model.
The details
In an Instagram clip, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda of G-Unit were seen trolling Ja Rule on an airplane. This prompted Ja to throw a pillow at Yayo and try to fight the pair. Ja initially defended his actions, but later apologized, saying he doesn't like being provoked and wants to set a good example as he approaches becoming a grandfather.
- In November 2025, Ja Rule said he felt he was the better rapper and his records aged better than 50 Cent's.
- In February 2026, the incident on the plane occurred.
The players
Ja Rule
A Queens-based rapper who has had a long-running feud with 50 Cent and G-Unit, often feeling he was the better rapper despite losing the battle.
Tony Yayo
A member of the G-Unit rap group, which has feuded with Ja Rule for over 20 years.
Uncle Murda
Another member of the G-Unit rap group who was involved in trolling Ja Rule on the plane.
50 Cent
The leader of the G-Unit rap group, who has ruthlessly antagonized Ja Rule for years in their ongoing feud.
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 (Instagram)
“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 (Instagram)
“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)
The takeaway
The long-running feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent's G-Unit crew continues to play out, even as Ja tries to move past it and be a better role model. This incident shows the animosity between the two sides remains strong, with 50 Cent continuing to mock Ja Rule despite Ja's attempts to take the high road.
