The saga dates back to 2009 when 50 Cent and Ross first clashed, but it appears that 50 has been playing a long game. As Ross promoted his latest business ventures, including his Checker franchise, 50 strategically leaked the tapes, catching him off guard. Sources say that while Ross was in a business meeting, notifications about the tapes began flooding in, revealing footage that contradicted his past denials of dealings with Diddy.