50 Cent is asking a bankruptcy judge to block a $20 million lawsuit tied to a claim he says was already wiped out during his 2017 discharge.
50 Cent is asking a federal bankruptcy court to step in and shut down a $20 million lawsuit filed by a woman whose claim he says was already erased years ago.
The rapper and business mogul recently asked a judge to reopen his 2015 bankruptcy case to stop legal action from Jahaira Rodriguez, who is pursuing a personal injury claim.
Rodriguez filed a Summons with Notice on February 28, 2025—more than eight years after the deadline for creditors to come forward.
Rodriguez’s claim stems from alleged events that occurred before 50 Cent’s bankruptcy filing.
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, her claim was discharged in 2017 when the court approved 50 Cent’s reorganization plan, which cleared all pre-bankruptcy debts.
Despite being informed that her claim was no longer valid, Rodriguez has continued to pursue the lawsuit. A mediation session held on May 13 failed to resolve the dispute, prompting Fif to seek court intervention.
“For the avoidance of doubt, [50 Cent] denies Rodriguez’s allegations, to the extent such vague allegations can even be understood,” the rapper’s attorney, John L. Cesaroni, said.
50 Cent is asking the court to reopen the bankruptcy case for a limited purpose: to enforce the discharge order and prevent Rodriguez’s lawsuit from proceeding.
He also wants the court to impose sanctions against Rodriguez for violating the discharge and to allow sensitive filings to be submitted under seal.
The rapper’s legal team states that he has already incurred significant expenses defending himself and requests that the court act promptly to prevent further financial loss.
The next step is for the court to decide whether to grant 50’s request to reopen the case and enforce its previous rulings. A hearing date has not yet been set.
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