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50 Cent has long been a rival of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and it didn't take the rapper long to comment after his adversary was sentenced to four years in prison.
After a long court case in New York, the 55-year-old was found guilty of two of the five charges brought against him, as he dodged a potential life sentence by being acquitted of racketeering and the sex trafficking of his former partners.
However, he was found guilty of the transportation for prostitution of both women and on 3 October, the 'I'll Be Missing You' singer learned his fate.
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Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Diddy to 50 months in jail, suggesting that a significant punishment was required due to the 'massive' evidence against the musician.
The 13 months Diddy has already spent behind bars will also count towards his 50 months.
During the court case, the jurors and the general public heard from the likes of Cassie Ventura and Kid Cudi, with the former discussing some of the 'freak off' parties she had to endure during her relationship with Diddy, as she would regularly sleep with male escorts in front of her celebrity partner.
After Diddy was found guilty, 50 Cent was quick to have his say and he even sent a 'letter to the judge', suggesting that he feared for his life when Diddy is eventually released.
But he was a little less serious when taking to Instagram yesterday, sharing a court sketch of Diddy crying with the caption: "Hey to whoever was booking Diddy for speaking engagement. I heard he won’t be able to make it, I’m available!"
This comes after news broke that Diddy had been booked for speaking events just one week from now, with some clearly of the belief that the celebrity was about to get off scot free.
However, the judge clearly did not agree with Diddy's defence team who claimed that he deserved a minor sentence after being reformed during his 13 months in jail.
Diddy told the court: "My actions were disgusting, shameful, and sick.
"I got lost in excess, I got lost in my ego."
He went on to say: "I ask your honour for mercy. I beg your honour for mercy.
"I don't have nobody to blame but myself. I know that I've learned my lesson."
In a letter to the judge prior to his sentencing, Diddy wrote: "My domestic violence will always be heavy burden that will have to forever carry."
"I lost my way. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core," he added, explaining he takes 'full responsibility and accountability' for his past actions.
"And a new version of me was reborn. Prison will change you or kill you - I choose to live."
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James Moorhouse