50 Cent Countersued for $4 Million by Ex-Wu-Tang Clan Manager Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
In a legal battle that seems to be escalating by the day, 50 Cent is now facing a $4 million countersuit from Michael Caruso, the former manager of Wu-Tang Clan’s Cappadonna. The dispute stems from their collaboration on 50’s Sire Spirits liquor brand in 2015, with Caruso claiming he was unfairly cut out of the deal without proper compensation or the ownership stake he was promised.
Caruso’s attorney, Paul J. Fishman, alleges that 50 Cent illegally recorded a phone call with his client, violating his privacy and attempting to gain an unfair advantage in legal proceedings. This latest development adds another layer to the ongoing feud between 50 Cent and Beam Suntory, the parent company of Sire Spirits, which the rapper has accused of fraud earlier this year.
In a series of Instagram posts, 50 Cent has not held back in his criticism of Caruso, accusing him of being a longtime snitch and implicating him in an unrelated case involving the FBI. Despite Caruso’s denial of these allegations, reports from MTV in 2000 confirm that he did indeed become a federal informant.
As the legal drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this latest twist will impact the already contentious relationship between 50 Cent and his former business partner. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.