Ja Rule couldn't resist taking a jab at longtime rival 50 Cent after the rapper-turned-actor revealed his latest on-screen look for the upcoming Street Fighter movie.
On Thursday, Ja Rule reacted to a screenshot of 50 Cent in character as Balrog in the film's teaser trailer by posting on X, writing, "This 🥷🏾 look crazy… 🤣 #NoFiddy #bullfrog 😭." The post quickly gained traction, racking up hundreds of thousands of views.
The image Ja Rule shared, which comes from a sneak peak of the film, shows 50 with a stern expression, a sharply defined hairline, heavy chains, and a glossy, futuristic jacket under blue lighting. Check Fif' out at around the 0:03 mark below.
50 Cent has been cast as Balrog, the iconic, corrupt boxer from Capcom's Street Fighter franchise. Balrog, known for his brute strength, scowling demeanor, and ties to the villainous Shadaloo organization, is a fan-favorite character whose intimidating presence fits squarely within 50's tough-guy screen persona. The rapper previously confirmed his involvement in the film, sparking excitement among fans of both hip-hop and the long-running video game series.
The new Street Fighter movie is being developed by Legendary Entertainment, which acquired the film and television rights to the franchise. The project aims to relaunch the series after a number of live-action and animated adaptations for film and TV, including the 1994 Street Fighter movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
The cast of the new version includes Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric André, and more.