Quick Answer: There isn’t one. There has never been a wife of 50 Cent. Curtis James Jackson III has never married and doesn’t want to. He has two sons by two ex-partners, and he’s been single since 2024.
He’s 51, has dated some famous women, and still hasn’t had a wedding. Here’s the full list, in order.
- Never married once, though he’s still open to love.
- Two sons: Marquise (1997) and Sire (2012).
- Longest romance: Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines, 2019–2024.
- Went celibate in January 2024 and later packed it in.
Shaniqua Tompkins (early 1990s–1998)
The ugliest chapter. They met through mutual friends before 50 Cent sold a record. Marquise arrived 13 October 1997; they split the year after. Fatherhood had already changed him. “When my son came into my life, my priorities changed, because I wanted to have the relationship with him that I didn’t have with my father,” he said.
Then it fell apart. Tompkins sued for $50 million, saying he’d promised to keep her for life. A judge binned it, calling it an unfortunate tale of a love relationship gone sour.
She got $25,000 a month until Marquise turned 18 in 2015, plus a $2.4 million New York mansion — which nearly burnt down in 2008, and she blamed him for it.
Legit has the aftermath in detail. Custody wasn’t settled until October 2018: one weekend a month. In 2013, Marquise said his $6,700 monthly wasn’t enough, and his dad disowned him in leaked texts. He asked to meet in October 2022; his father refused, calling the apology fake. They’re still estranged.
Meagan Good (2002–2003)
Short, quiet, no drama. Meagan played his love interest in the “21 Questions” video, and they dated for a year. She kept it private on purpose, not wanting her career pinned on his name. She’s spoken warmly of him since.
Vivica A. Fox (2003–2004)
It started with a line. Accepting an award, he said, “I want to thank Vivica A. Fox for wearing THAT dress.” They became friends, then a couple within weeks.
Capital Xtra notes that he filled her house with her favourite flowers and that they went to the VMAs together. It lasted months, and he announced the split on the radio before telling her.
Still, in 2024 she said, “We went way too public, way too fast. The love that I had for him, and still to this day will always, like, he was the love of my life. I will admit that without any reservations. He will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Joy Bryant (2005–2006)
They played opposite each other in Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and took it off-screen. It didn’t stick. They reunited in 2020 on ABC’s For Life, which he executive produced, and she called him a cool, dope guy.
Ciara (2007–2010)
The big one. Three years passed, on and off, after she recorded “Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone” in 2006. She’s said little beyond this: “I’ve always said we were like best friends. We were always best friends.” She later hinted the friendship didn’t survive.
Her reason was blunt: he wasn’t afraid of anything he could control, and love wasn’t on that list. She dated Future next, then married NFL star Russell Wilson.
Paris Hilton (2008)
Never confirmed. They were snapped looking cosy in 2008, including at Cannes, while he was promoting his album, Curtis. Tuko lists it among his relationships, but neither said a word. Paris married Carter Reum in 2021. For the record: he never dated Charlene or Chaka Khan, only made music with the latter.
Chelsea Handler (2010)
Two months, straight off his appearance on Chelsea Lately. Some reports blame unfinished business with Ciara. She still calls him her favourite ex and has recently praised his relentless trolling of Sean Combs.
Daphne Joy (2011–2012)
Daphne is a Filipino model and actress, 11 years his junior. Their son, Sire, was born on 1 September 2012, and by the end of that year, they had ended their relationship.
The split was nasty. In 2013 he was charged with domestic violence and vandalism after an incident at her Los Angeles home; the damage was put at $7,100. He pleaded not guilty and got three years’ probation plus 30 days of community service.
It calmed down, then exploded in 2024 in a public custody fight — he after sole custody of Sire, she accusing him of abuse.
In 2021 she was rumoured to be seeing Diddy. He said he didn’t care and then posted about her anyway — it’s since been deleted.
Tatted Up Holly (2013–2015)
An Instagram model known for her tattoos. It ended in allegations of emotional and physical abuse, and he later apologised. When her name resurfaced in a spat with Ja Rule, she took the high road: “I have no desire to speak badly about anyone. I wish everyone peace, success, and continued growth in life.
Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines (2019–2024)
A fitness trainer and entrepreneur, 20 years younger, met through his show Power. Their red carpet debut was the season six premiere in August 2019.
In April 2023, she was spotted wearing a ring, and rumours went wild, though neither said a thing. The supposed trigger was her asking for $10,000, which he found unacceptable — money has always been his sticking point. HipHopDX covered the rumours before he confirmed the obvious.
So Why No Wife?
He explained it to Stephen Colbert in September 2024, and People ran it. “When things start getting complicated, things start getting confusing,” he said, “because people come in for different reasons.”
Then the line everyone repeated: “I am safe. I’m not a happy hostage. I’m here. I’m free. I made some mistakes, just not that one.”
He’s not done with love: “I want someone I can love in my life too, just not right now. I’m fine.”
He also announced abstinence that year, his new idea being too big for distractions. As iHeartRadio’s Sarah Tate reported, it was about focus: “Listen, when you calm down, you can focus. I’ve been good to myself.” He later told Us Weekly he kept it up as long as he could.
FAQs
- Is 50 Cent married?
Ans: No, never. He confirmed it on TV in 2024, joking marriage was the one mistake he’d dodged.
- Who is 50 Cent dating now?
Ans: Nobody publicly. His last known partner was Cuban Link; that ended in 2024.
- How many kids does 50 Cent have?
Ans: Two boys. Marquise, born 1997 to Shaniqua Tompkins, and Sire, born 2012 to Daphne Joy. Sire earned $700,000 modelling at the age of two.
- Did 50 Cent and Ciara really date?
Ans: Yes, they dated on and off from 2007 to 2010. She’s now married to Russell Wilson. - Was he engaged to Cuban Link?
Ans: Never officially. A ring photo in April 2023 got everyone talking, but neither confirmed it.
- How old is 50 Cent?
Ans: He’s 51. Born 6 July 1975 in Queens and raised in South Jamaica by his mum, Sabrina.
Sources & References:
- Tuko – Paris Hilton was in a relationship with 50 Cent when he was promoting his album Curtis.
- Capital Xtra – 50 Cent filled Vivica A. Fox’s house with her favourite flowers and that they went to the VMAs together
- Legit – Custody of his son with Shaniqua Tompkins wasn’t settled until October 2018.
- People – He explained to Stephen Colbert in September 2024 why he does not want to get married.
