A New York judge has denied 50 Cent’s G-Unit Books attempt to secure a default win against his ex, Shaniqua Tompkins.
The court ruled Tompkins had a valid reason for not responding, stating she was never properly served, as documents were sent to addresses she never lived at. Tompkins only learned about the lawsuit after reporters contacted her, then quickly hired a lawyer and requested more time to respond. She has been granted additional time, with a virtual court date set for May 5th.
The lawsuit derives from a 2007 agreement, in which Tompkins allegedly signed over the rights to her life story in exchange for $80,000 and a percentage of future royalties, according to Billboard, who obtained the court documents. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, claims she violated the deal by discussing their relationship on social media, according to Law Commentary.
The contract was reportedly intended for future biographical or autobiographical projects and to prevent Tompkins from unauthorized use or exploitation of Jackson’s name.
Meanwhile, Tompkins says she was pressured into signing it and barred from publicly sharing and commercializing from her story. The lawsuit was originally filed in July 2025 by 50 Cent’s publishing company.
G-Unit Books is appealing the decision, seeking to overturn the ruling in hopes to pursue a $1 million default judgment.
