In a fiery social media outburst, 50 Cent criticizes Diddy legal team for their handling of the ongoing sex trafficking trial involving the Bad Boy mogul. The rap icon didn’t hold back as he publicly slammed the attorneys representing Diddy, especially during their closing statements in court.
50 Cent Calls Out Attorney Marc Agnifilo
The G-Unit founder was particularly critical of one of Diddy’s key attorneys, Marc Agnifilo. Taking to Instagram, 50 Cent remarked:
“Damn they did Diddy dirty them closing statements man, I could have done better than that. How much he pay them lawyers?”
This wasn’t just a one-off jab. In a post that was later deleted, 50 went even further, singling out Agnifilo by name:
“She didn’t have the worst lawyer, You are the worst lawyer. Remember the name Marc Agnifilo. He just got Diddy ass 20 years.”
His comments quickly went viral, fueling widespread discussions around Diddy’s legal strategy.
Joe Tacopina Was 50 Cent’s Top Pick
Interestingly, 50 Cent criticizes Diddy legal team but also offered what he thought could have been a better choice. He previously suggested that Diddy should have hired Joe Tacopina—known for representing big names like A$AP Rocky, Alex Rodriguez, and even Donald Trump.
50 posted on Instagram:
“If Diddy can get Joe he might beat this case but he gonna have to pay a lot of money, there’s no time to prepare!”
While Tacopina did confirm that Diddy reached out to him earlier this year, he ultimately declined the offer to join the defense.
Why Tacopina Said No
Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Tacopina explained why he turned down the opportunity. According to him, his decision wasn’t just about the case—it was about loyalty.
“I was asked to take a look at the case, that’s another case I said I was not interested in,” he said.
The prominent lawyer cited his close relationships with Roc Nation executives as a primary reason:
“I represent Roc Nation; a lot of people in Roc I’m very close with. Jay and [Roc Nation president] Desiree Perez, who’s the most amazing, like bomb of a boss. Jay is amazing. You know, Jay Brown, all those people are just, like, they really are special, special people. That’s sort of family to me and I don’t think they see eye-to-eye with P. Diddy.”
Tacopina also dismissed the notion that Diddy and JAY-Z were ever truly close:
“Everyone wants a picture with P. Diddy, at one time or another, when they went to a party.”
Brian Steel Joins Diddy’s Legal Team
Despite the criticism and missed opportunity with Tacopina, Diddy did manage to bring in some high-powered legal firepower. He added Brian Steel to his team—an attorney who gained national attention as Young Thug’s lead counsel in a high-profile RICO case.
Steel’s reputation was solidified after he helped negotiate a plea deal that allowed Young Thug to walk free, and Diddy’s supporters are hoping he can pull off a similar outcome.
Final Thoughts
50 Cent criticizes Diddy legal team in a way only he can—brutally honest, highly public, and sharply focused. Whether his assessments are valid or simply entertainment for fans, one thing’s for sure: the drama surrounding Diddy’s trial continues to unfold both inside and outside the courtroom.
Stay tuned for more developments as this high-stakes case plays out.