50 Cent has proven over the years that he is serious about his business … and his vendettas.
The G-Unit boss has recently declared that liquor distributor Beam Suntory is in his crosshairs. Beam Suntory is the distributor of 50’s liquor brand Sire Spirits, and it is 50’s stern belief that Beam Suntory executives willingly participated in an embezzlement scheme that cost him millions of dollars.
In the caption of an Instagram Reel featuring a “FOX 5 NY” story on the allegations, 50 got straight to the point.
“@beamsuntory is gonna pay for what they did trust me,” Fif began his rant. “These big companies think they can get away with anything. It has cost me millions in legal fees. They are gonna find out I’m not the one you want to play with. @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi.”
Soon following with an updated post of the story, the “Candy Shop” rapper issued another warning and set a due date on the money he says they owe him.
“@beamsuntory @jimbeamofficial I’m not the guy you want to get started,” he warned. “In nicest way I’m gonna need my money by Monday. 🤨,”
Last month, 50 filed a complaint in New York State Supreme Court alleging that Beam Suntory was a willing participant in a embezzlement scheme that caused Sire Spirits to overpay for liquor while the distributor received kickbacks totaling nearly $6 million.
“Because these illicit commissions were baked into the price of the product, Sire Spirits overpaid on taxes, overpaid on customs and duties, overpaid on insurance, which are marked towards the value of the product,” said Sire Spirits attorney Craig Weiner.
Bean Suntory has since issued a statement denying all allegations of wrongdoing in their dealings with Sire Spirits.
“Beam Suntory vehemently denies all allegations of wrongdoing. It had no involvement in or knowledge of the fraudulent activity alleged in the complaint, and any allegation to the contrary has no basis in fact. It is undisputed that we honored all prior obligations to Mr. Jackson and Sire Spirits, and it is very unfortunate that the parties involved continue to misrepresent the facts and misdirect blame in an attempt to recover fees and damages,” the statement said.
A former Sire Spirits employee named Mitchell Green has previously plead guilty to charges of wire fraud after he reportedly stole $2 million from the brand while involved in the alleged kickback scheme.
The case is scheduled to be heard before the New York State Supreme Court in early 2025.
