In a moment that stunned longtime fans of early-2000s hip hop, Olivia Longott, the former First Lady of G-Unit, has finally broken her silence about her time working alongside 50 Cent — and what she revealed at age 44 is sending shockwaves through the entertainment world.
The once-rising R&B star, whose hit “Candy Shop” duet with 50 Cent helped define a generation, has largely stayed out of the spotlight in recent years. But in a recent interview on a popular podcast, Olivia let her guard down — and confirmed what many fans had long suspected but hoped wasn’t true:
“It wasn’t what it looked like from the outside,” Olivia admitted.
“Behind the fame, behind the music videos and red carpets, there was control. There was fear. And I felt disposable.”
💔 A “Partnership” That Was Never Equal
Olivia joined G-Unit at a time when 50 Cent was one of the most powerful men in hip hop. Fans expected her to soar under his guidance. But instead, she says she was sidelined, silenced, and used as a prop to support his image rather than pursue her own artistry.
“I wasn’t allowed to choose my singles. I wasn’t allowed to speak freely in interviews. Everything had to be approved by him or someone close to him. And when I pushed back? I was iced out.”
She revealed that when she expressed interest in collaborating with other artists or shaping her own sound, she was met with resistance — and then erasure.
🧊 The Cold Fallout
Olivia also confirmed what many feared: her sudden disappearance from the mainstream wasn’t a matter of bad luck or failed talent — it was a consequence of crossing 50 Cent.
“When I stopped doing what he wanted, I became invisible overnight,” she said.
“Industry calls stopped. Opportunities dried up. I was blackballed without a memo.”
She stopped short of accusing 50 Cent of directly sabotaging her career, but made it clear that his influence was powerful enough to silence her without saying a word.
😶🌫️ A Culture of Silence
Perhaps most chilling was Olivia’s comment about the “culture of silence” she endured during her years with G-Unit:
“There were things I saw. Things I heard. And if you said the wrong thing, you were out. That was the unspoken rule.”
While she didn’t go into explicit detail about what those “things” were, fans and insiders alike have been left wondering just how deep the dysfunction went behind the scenes of one of hip hop’s most dominant empires.
💬 Public Reaction: “We Knew Something Was Off”
Social media exploded after the interview dropped, with many users commenting that they always sensed something was wrong with how Olivia disappeared from the spotlight:
- “Olivia was too talented to just vanish. Now we know why.”
- “This explains why her album got delayed so many times. It wasn’t about talent. It was about control.”
- “Sad to hear, but not surprised. The industry can be brutal — especially to women.”
Some fans also noted the irony of 50 Cent’s recent rebrand as a business mogul and producer of empowering TV dramas, while his past collaborators continue to share stories of mistreatment and silence.
🙏 A New Chapter
At 44, Olivia says she’s no longer afraid to speak her truth — and while she’s not actively seeking revenge or drama, she’s done protecting anyone who didn’t protect her.
“This isn’t about tearing anyone down. It’s about finally owning my voice. I lost years of my life playing small for someone else’s ego. I’m not doing that anymore.”
She’s currently working on new music and hinted that a memoir may be on the way, where she’ll dive deeper into her story — unfiltered, unafraid, and unapologetic.
📌 Final Thought
For fans who watched Olivia shine and then disappear without explanation, her recent admission is painful but necessary. It confirms that talent alone isn’t enough in an industry ruled by power and control.
And while she may have been silenced in the past, today, Olivia is finally speaking up — and the world is listening.
