The latest cent news involves 50 Cent’s former girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, who claims she was pressured into signing away her life story rights. G-Unit Books, 50 Cent’s publishing company, is currently suing Tompkins for allegedly profiting from their past relationship. Tompkins recently shared her perspective on the situation in court, detailing the circumstances surrounding the agreement. She states she signed the deal under extreme duress after their 2007 breakup.

Signing Under Pressure

According to AllHipHop, Tompkins explained that at the time of signing, she was a stay-at-home mother and financially dependent on 50 Cent. She stated that 50 Cent’s then-manager, the late Chris Lighty, told her the agreement was mandatory. Lighty allegedly warned of “severe consequences“ if she refused to sign. Tompkins claims she signed the agreement fearing for her and her children’s lives. She also alleges she never received the full $80,000 she was promised for the deal, only getting $35,000.

The Lawsuit Details

G-Unit Books originally filed the lawsuit against Shaniqua Tompkins last summer. The publishing company took issue with a series of video interviews she conducted. In these interviews, Tompkins made allegations of abuse during her pregnancy and throughout their relationship. The lawsuit complaint stated that Tompkins was “capitalizing on her recent notoriety” from commenting on the Diddy trial. 50 Cent’s lawyer, Reena Jain, added that Tompkins’ actions were intentional. Jain stated Tompkins explicitly referenced the agreement she was breaching. Jackson purchased these rights to preserve them for future projects. He also was concerned Tompkins would try to monetize their history and his name.

Tompkins’ Defense

Tompkins’ legal team argues that she should not be bound by the agreement’s terms. She claims she only received $35,000 of the supposed $80,000 payment. Furthermore, she alleges $5,000 went to a lawyer she did not hire but knew from past associations with 50 Cent. These details emerged as part of the ongoing cent news surrounding the legal dispute. The defense aims to prove the contract was invalid due to the alleged duress and incomplete payment.

Background of the Dispute

The cent news surrounding 50 Cent and Shaniqua Tompkins highlights the complexities of past relationships and business agreements. Tompkins’ claims of signing under duress and receiving less than agreed upon payments are central to her defense. G-Unit Books maintains that Tompkins deliberately breached the agreement she conveyed. The case continues to unfold, shedding light on the legal battles that can arise from personal histories being shared publicly

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