The infamous feud between 50 Cent and Ja Rule began in 2003, when 50 Cent was heavily involved in a feud that escalated due to jealousy towards Ja Rule. The rivalry became so intense that someone might die over it, leading to concerns that it could lead to more violence within hip-hop. Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam intervened to stop the feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent. Ja Rule initially tried to ignore the feud, but once the public started teasing him about it, it became unavoidable. Minister Farrayhan intervened to prevent further violence within the culture. Despite the tension, Ja Rule understood Fararakhan's concern about the larger issue within hip hop, stating that it was about the overall state of hip hop and future generations of children being pitted against each other due to their differences.