Sources related to Ciroc denied rumors of the vodka model wanting to rent 50 Cent to interchange Diddy. A TMZ report citing sources with “direct information” insisted there was “zero reality” to a MediaTakeOut story claiming Ciroc hoped to make 50 Cent the brand new chief of its model.
Diddy was the longtime face of Ciroc earlier than he obtained embroiled in a dispute with its dad or mum firm Diageo in 2023. Diddy, whose actual identify is Sean Combs, sued Diageo for racial discrimination.
Diageo responded by severing ties with Diddy. The 2 sides settled the lawsuit in January 2024.
“Sean Combs and Diageo have now agreed to resolve all disputes between them,” Diddy and Diageo mentioned in a joint assertion. “Mr. Combs has withdrawn all of his allegations about Diageo and can voluntarily dismiss his lawsuits towards Diageo with prejudice.”
Diddy gave up possession of the DeLeón Tequila model within the settlement. He beforehand co-owned the model with Diageo.
“Diageo and Mr. Combs haven’t any ongoing enterprise relationship, both with respect to Cîroc vodka or DeLeón tequila, which Diageo now solely owns,” the previous enterprise companions introduced.
MediaTakeOut, an outlet with a poor fame for reporting the reality, ran a narrative about Ciroc’s alleged curiosity in hiring Diddy’s rival 50 Cent on Tuesday (April 2). The article quoted a supposed high-level govt at Circoc.
“Again in 2007, 50 Cent was our preliminary best choice as model ambassador,” the unnamed particular person mentioned. “However Diddy got here in and stole the deal away. Many within the firm all the time thought that fifty can be the higher match.”
50 Cent, who likes to troll Diddy, shared a screenshot of the article on Wednesday (April 3). The G-Unit boss didn’t refute the story however used it to advertise his Branson Cognac and Le Chemin du Roi as he all the time does on Instagram.
“Good morning folks begin the time off with optimistic power, and make what your coronary heart needs occur,” 50 Cent wrote. “QGTM.”
TMZ mentioned 50 Cent remained targeted on his Sire Spirits with no real interest in Ciroc. The report appeared correct based mostly on his social media antics. He continued selling his liquor model by taking one other shot at Diddy and the mogul’s allies.
“Diddy’s boy good friend referred to as me a promote out,” 50 Cent wrote. “He’s right I’m promoting out BRANSON COGNAC LOL drink responsibly.”
A number of girls and producer Lil Rod sued Diddy for sexual assault, amongst different allegations, in latest months. The feds raided the Dangerous Boy Information founder’s properties as a part of a intercourse trafficking investigation in March.