The drama between **Floyd Mayweather** and **Business Insider**, as well as his ongoing feud with **50 Cent**, has taken the internet by storm. Here’s a breakdown of the situation:

### **Floyd Mayweather’s $400 Million Real Estate Claim**
Floyd Mayweather recently claimed on Instagram that he purchased **62 multi-family buildings in Manhattan** worth **$400 million**—all with his own money and no partners. He presented this as a motivational move for his followers, showcasing his alleged success in real estate.

However, **Business Insider** investigated these claims and found discrepancies:
– **No ownership change**: Public property records in New York showed no transfer of ownership for the buildings Mayweather claimed to own.
– **Minority stake**: It was later revealed that Mayweather only holds a **small minority stake** in the portfolio, with the option to expand his stake or purchase the properties outright in the future.
– **Ambassador role**: The company that owns the buildings, **Black Spruce Management**, described Mayweather as a “reliable partner” and an **ambassador** for affordable housing, not the sole owner.

### **Mayweather’s Response**
After being exposed, Mayweather went on the defensive:
1. He **filed a lawsuit** against the journalist who wrote the Business Insider article, accusing him of defamation and harassment.
2. Mayweather called the reporting **racially biased** and claimed it was an attempt to discredit him as a successful Black businessman.
3. In a statement, Mayweather said:
> “They’d rather question the legitimacy of your power moves than applaud your growth. Racism, envy, and tired stereotypes fueled the doubt.”

50 Cent REACTS To Floyd Mayweather $100M DEFAMATION LAWSUIT Filed AGAINST Business Insider - YouTube

### **50 Cent’s Reaction**
As expected, **50 Cent** jumped at the opportunity to troll his longtime rival. On Instagram, he wrote:
> *”Damn champ, they caught you capping. Time for another exhibition fight.”*

50 Cent also criticized Mayweather for suing the journalist personally instead of Business Insider as a whole, suggesting it was a bullying tactic aimed at forcing the writer to settle due to lack of resources.

### **Key Issues with Mayweather’s Lawsuit**
Mayweather’s decision to sue the journalist instead of the publication has raised eyebrows:
– It appears to be a strategic move to target someone with fewer resources rather than taking on a large media company.
– Critics, including 50 Cent, believe Mayweather is trying to intimidate the journalist into retracting the story or issuing an apology.

 

### **The Bigger Picture**
This isn’t the first time Mayweather has been accused of exaggerating his wealth:
– He has previously been called out for inflating his earnings from fights.
– Reports suggest he still owes **Logan Paul** money from their exhibition fight.
– Despite his immense wealth, critics argue that Mayweather’s obsession with projecting an image of limitless riches leads him to make questionable claims.

### **Final Thoughts**
The ongoing drama has left fans divided. Some believe Mayweather should be praised for his business ventures, while others see his actions as deceptive and unnecessary. Meanwhile, 50 Cent continues to capitalize on the situation, keeping their feud alive.

What do you think?
– Is Mayweather justified in his lawsuit, or is he just upset about being exposed?
– Should 50 Cent let this go, or is his trolling fair game?

Let me know your thoughts!