50 Cent Quits Instagram After Bankruptcy Court Hearing; Rapper Releases Statement

Say it ain't so! After an eventful day at his bankruptcy hearing, 50 Cent voiced his dislike toward the justice system through a string of Instagram posts and captions disguised as a public statement on Thursday (March 10) night. Early Friday (March 11) morning, the rapper shocked fans when he announced he'd be quitting the popular social media network effective immediately.

The 40-year-old New York native shared images of people living in poverty, some of whom are homeless. The photos ranged from a pair of dirty feet, clothed in socks filled with holes to people on the street to people holding signs asking for assistance. Each post included a detailed message explaining why feels the justice system treats certain people differently, especially those in the hip hop industry.

In his public statement, 50 Cent states his celebrity persona often clouds people's judgement of who he really is. Referring to his bankruptcy case, 50 Cent believes lawyers were after his money more than fighting for what's right.

"The system is so messed up, the law applies differently to people based on the personal perception of them," 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. "It's amazing how bad it is it's sad. When you make money you become a target. Not only by people who feel there competitors, but by system it self. The lawyers take someone's case to go after your hard earned money pro bono."

The "In Da Club" rapper admitted he knew he would be treated differently, especially because members of the hip hop community rarely file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 50 Cent recently returned to bankruptcy court after being accused of lying about his current income. The allegations were based off of Instagram photos featuring him sitting next to piles of money.

Despite reaching an agreement with creditors, he decided to give the popular social media platform a break. Instagram has remained the home of several of 50 Cent's beefs, including Vivica A. Fox, Ja Rule, Floyd Mayweather, Meek Mill and more. He won't be leaving Instagram completely, but revealed someone else will be running his account.

"I have millions of dollar in my company's, the court knows this. I was accused of committing fraud with nothing but a IG photo," 50 Cent added. "I can careless what these people think of me but it's not right. Now someone from secret service is asking if prop money was counter fitted. How the f*** would I know that sh*t head? Smh. I'm done with IG after tonight, someone else will operate it for me."

Is this really the end of 50 Cent's Instagram reign?

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