50 Cent frames the bail-out as a benevolent act to resolve a 'big misunderstanding,' while simultaneously plugging his new Street Fighter movie release.
Insiders know this is pure trolling. By bailing out the man who assaulted his rival's son, 50 Cent is publicly mocking Rick Ross’s inability to protect his family, turning a serious felony into a punchline.
On Oct. 20, 50 Cent posted on Instagram: 'I got him he will be out tomorrow I’m sending @drewfindling.' The suspect, Don Roberts, was arrested Oct. 16 for pistol-whipping William Roberts III on Oct. 11 in Daytona Beach.
This isn’t charity; it’s a victory lap. 50 Cent is using his legal muscle to humiliate Rick Ross while keeping the 18-year-old feud front and center.
The beef between 50 Cent and Rick Ross has officially entered its 'petty genius' era. On Tuesday, October 20, the Queens rapper took to Instagram to announce that he is personally bailing out Don Roberts, the 20-year-old suspect arrested for pistol-whipping Ross’ son, William Roberts III. In a move that screams both generosity and savage trolling, 50 Cent declared, 'I got him he will be out tomorrow I’m sending @drewfindling.' For those not in the know, Drew Findling is one of the most formidable criminal defense attorneys in the country, a choice that signals 50 Cent isn’t just writing a check—he’s flexing his legal arsenal against his longtime rival.
To understand the gravity of this move, you have to look at the incident itself. According to NBC 6, the altercation occurred on October 11 near the Bethune-Cookman University campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, where William Roberts III is enrolled and plays football. Don Roberts allegedly approached William, who was speaking with a woman Roberts had a romantic history with, and reportedly warned, 'I don’t care who your daddy is, I’ll kill you right here.' Roberts then pistol-whipped Ross’ son, who fled the scene.
Police arrested Don Roberts on October 16 after William identified him in a lineup. He faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. 50 Cent’s commentary on the situation is dripping with sarcasm. He labeled the violent encounter a 'big misunderstanding that can easily be resolved,' before pivoting to promote his latest project.
'This was a street fight, I mean STREET FIGHTER is in theaters! LOL,' he quipped, referencing his new movie. This isn’t the first time 50 Cent has capitalized on Ross’ recent legal troubles.
Following Ross’ October 1 arrest on domestic battery charges, 50 mocked the judge’s apparent ignorance of Ross’ celebrity status, writing, 'The judge don’t know that fool LOL BOOK HIS STUPID A–.' The consistency of his taunts proves that for 50 Cent, this rivalry is not just history—it’s an active campaign. As of Tuesday, Volusia County jail records confirmed that Don Roberts had not yet been released, with a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday, October 21.
While Ross’ attorneys have previously stated that their client is 'wrongly accused' and requested the public not prejudge the situation, 50 Cent’s intervention adds a bizarre layer of complexity. By stepping in to secure the freedom of the man who assaulted Ross’ son, he is effectively telling the world that he holds the keys to the cage. It’s a power move that blends legal strategy with public humiliation, proving that after nearly two decades, the feud between these two hip-hop titans is far from over—it’s just getting more expensive.
