On June 14, 2025, the hip-hop world buzzed as Dave Blunts, a rising rapper from Utah, dropped a 41-second diss track preview on Instagram, taking aim at veteran rapper 50 Cent and his ex-partner, Daphne Joy. The bold move, rooted in loyalty to Kanye West, has sparked heated debates online and raised questions about the ethics of personal attacks in rap culture.
Dave Blunts, born Davion Blessing in 2000, gained fame in 2024 with a viral video of him rapping alongside a model, oxygen tank in tow, highlighting his health struggles. Now a key collaborator on Kanye West’s upcoming album Cuck, Blunts is known for his provocative style. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson III, is a hip-hop mogul with a storied career and a history of high-profile feuds, from Ja Rule to Kanye West. The current clash began when 50 Cent mocked Kanye’s appearance at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial, prompting Blunts to defend his mentor.
The feud kicked off on June 14, 2025, when Blunts shared a diss track snippet via Instagram Stories, amplified by hip-hop outlet No Jumper. The track targeted 50 Cent’s past, including his 2000 shooting, and took a personal jab at Daphne Joy, the mother of 50’s son, Sire Jackson. By July 20, Blunts released the full track, escalating the conflict. That same weekend, 50 Cent fired back on Instagram, posting a photo of Blunts with the caption,
“Ye this ya manz? If I catch him im pushing down the stairs,”
referencing Blunts’ ties to Kanye. Blunts countered by mocking 50’s dramatic weight loss for his 2011 film All Things Fall Apart.
Blunts’ track included the line,
“Why the fk 50 Cent talking that s* when he know that his BM get p*ssed on?”
The term “BM” (baby mama) refers to Daphne Joy, and the crude lyric, accusing her of degrading acts, drew sharp criticism. Fans on Reddit’s r/GoodAssSub praised Blunts’ audacity, with one user declaring,
“KING BLUNTS cooked him,”
while others expressed sympathy for Joy and her son, noting,
“I feel bad for the bm and the kid.”
Outlets like UrbanMatter and No Jumper called the lyrics “deeply offensive,” sparking debate about whether targeting a non-public figure crosses a line in rap’s battle tradition.
Dave Blunts dropped a new diss track on his Instagram, taking shots at 50 Cent and his BM. 👀 pic.twitter.com/IOboVMXF4V
In hip-hop, diss tracks often push boundaries, but Blunts’ reference to Joy has raised eyebrows. Rap feuds historically involve personal jabs 50 Cent’s own “Wanksta” targeted Ja Rule’s authenticity but attacking a rapper’s family, especially with explicit claims, is seen by some as a step too far. Critics argue Blunts is chasing clout, risking his fledgling career against a seasoned opponent. Others see it as standard rap bravado, with one X user warning,
“50 clowns people for fun…he is gonna have a field day with him.”
Blunts’ impetuous act has placed him in the spotlight, but at what cost? His fervor towards Kanye West and sensationalism can elevate his status among the young audience, but taunting 50 Cent a lyrical comeback sensation can be dangerous business. 50 Cent, concluding his Legacy Tour in Europe, has yet to respond in rhyme, instead turning to social media jabs. Whether the rap world looks, the response remains: will the feud launch the career of Blunts or be a lesson in overreaching?
