Vivica A. Fox has never shied away from speaking her mind, and once again, she has managed to spark a viral moment — this time involving her famous ex, 50 Cent, a man whose career has been fueled by controversy, charm, and long-running feuds.

During a recent appearance as keynote speaker at the New Jersey Ultimate Women’s Expo in Edison, the 59-year-old actress was participating in a panel discussion when an unexpected question led her straight into familiar territory. According to event footage that quickly circulated across Instagram and X, Fox was asked for advice on pursuing dreams. Instead of giving a traditional motivational response, she leaned into humor — and history.

“Don’t date 50 Cent. Don’t date no d-mn rappers,” Fox joked, sending the entire room into laughter. Audience members, clearly aware of her decades-long back-and-forth with the Grammy-winning rapper, erupted with cheers and cackles. The clip went viral almost instantly, sparking intense discussions about whether Fox still harbors unresolved feelings toward the “In da Club” rapper. (The Shade Room, People)

Fox doubled down on her comment, repeating “Facts” into the microphone and later adding that it took her “years to be able to laugh about it,” acknowledging the emotional rollercoaster their 2003 romance triggered. “I had to learn to laugh not to cry no more. But I did it,” she explained.

50 Cent’s Predictable — Yet Surprisingly Warm — Response

Given 50 Cent’s reputation for online trolling — he has famously roasted fellow celebrities, exes, and even TV rivals using memes and biting captions (Billboard) — many fans anticipated a brutal clapback. “50 about to drag her,” one user predicted. Another wrote, “He bout to have a field day with this one.”

But instead of unleashing one of his signature roast sessions, the rapper responded in an unexpectedly tender tone.

Posting on Instagram, he wrote:
“Either way I’m a have that [behind] in the matrix, you know I love me some you girl, but damn it’s been 22 years, Vivica.”

Fans were shocked — and delighted. “This is a soft-spot response,” one fan commented. “He left the door open a little bit.” Another joked that Fox would “sleep good tonight” after that admission.

A Love Story That Never Really Left the Spotlight

Fox and 50 Cent first linked up after the 2003 BET Awards, a moment 50 himself later acknowledged in a resurfaced clip, saying: “I want to thank Vivica Fox for wearing that dress too!” The comment went down in awards-show history, with cameras capturing Fox smiling in the audience. Their romance, however, lasted only a few months — but the tension, teasing, and subtle jabs have persisted for over two decades. (BET, People)

At times, their dynamic has turned harsh. Fox once overshadowed headlines by suggesting intimate critiques of 50’s masculinity after he accused her show Empire of suffering due to “too much gay stuff” — a claim that sparked significant backlash (Variety). 50, in return, mocked Fox’s appearance, often insinuating she had undergone cosmetic procedures — behavior consistent with his online persona.

Yet they have also shared surprisingly affectionate, nostalgic moments. In a 2024 VladTV interview, Fox openly said, “He was the love of my life… he will always have a special place in my heart.” A year earlier on Sherri, she even referenced Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s rekindled romance, hinting that a reunion with 50 Cent wasn’t impossible: “Well, Ben and Jen did it again. So why not?”

Meanwhile, 50 has occasionally fueled speculation himself. Earlier this year, he posted — then deleted — a video of Fox during a meet-and-greet, captioned with “Wait let me see 👀,” prompting fans to speculate that he still held interest. (Complex)

Fans Are Split

Social media reactions remain divided. Some want them to reconcile, writing:

• “Just get back together already.”

• “He never should’ve let her get away.”

Others want Fox to move on for good:

• “Girl, let it go. Free yourself.”

• “He doesn’t talk about you at all.”

Though, as recent events show, that last claim is far from true.

Where Do They Go From Here?

Both Fox, now 61, and 50 Cent, 50, are believed to be single. Despite Fox’s humorous dig, she seems to be signaling that her romantic chapter with the rapper has officially closed — or at least that she’s no longer entertaining the idea of revisiting it. Still, with their complicated history, public flirtations, and undeniable chemistry, many believe the story isn’t fully written.

And if history has shown anything, it’s that Vivica A. Fox and 50 Cent have a connection that refuses to fade — whether through jokes, jabs, interviews, or unexpected Instagram captions. For now, their dynamic remains deliciously unpredictable, leaving fans wondering whether the next development will be a fight, a flirtation, or another viral moment.