50 Cent Rescinds Boxing Invite Because "Floyd [Mayweather] Can't Read 2 Paragraphs"

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Fif looks to be challenging the champion boxer once again, this time by telling him to read a portion of his book, "Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter."

The long-brewing feud between these former friends has been played out, extensively, over the years, and it was recently reignited. 50 Cent has developed a reputation as being the king of online trolling, and when he recently challenged Floyd Mayweather to a boxing match, not many people took him seriously—except for Mayweather. The champion boxer accepted the media mogul's challenge, and as fans awaited the rapper's response, Fif has returned to call off the match by dropping an insult to Floyd.

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Mayweather initially responded to Fif's challenge with open arms. "I also heard that 50 cent would fight me but claims I'm too small," wrote the boxer on Instagram. "If he wants to lace up at the end of the year, we can do an exhibition then. I don't care about weight class with any of these guys. The Paul brothers will make great money with the events, but with 50 cent It has to be 'Winner Take All'."

50 Cent read Mayweather's acceptance note and decided not to go through with it. "The fight is off because Floyd cant read 2 paragraphs of my New York Times best seller (Hustle Harder Hustle Smarter) on IG live," he penned in the caption to a post that plugged his best-selling book. Fif was praised for using the moment to promote his endeavors, while also criticized for once again bringing attention to Mayweather's literacy. Check it out below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.