Feud reignites aboard Delta flight to New York

Mid-air tension before takeoff

February 12, 2026: Rapper Ja Rule, 49, was forced off a Delta Air Lines flight departing San Francisco International Airport after a heated confrontation with fellow artists Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda in first class. The dispute allegedly began over old rivalries tied to his decades-long feud with 50 Cent and his G-Unit circle.

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Pillow thrown, crew intervenes

Video circulating online shows Ja Rule shouting in the cabin and throwing a pillow toward Yayo before flight attendants stepped in and spoke with both men. A Delta spokesperson said one passenger was de-booked and rebooked on a later flight to New York’s JFK Airport.

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Social media reaction

Ja Rule later took to X (formerly Twitter), describing the episode as “hilarious” and mocking his rivals as “punks,” while clips shared by Uncle Murda showed moments of the altercation and hinted Ja’s seat was taken after he exited.

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Legacy of a long feud

The clash drew renewed attention to the longstanding rap rivalry between Ja Rule and 50 Cent’s camp that has spanned nearly 30 years, from diss tracks in the early 2000s to today’s viral confrontation.

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Final thoughts

What began as an ordinary post–Super Bowl LX flight became a viral spectacle, showing that old hip-hop beefs still find new stages — even at 30,000 feet.

FAQs

Q1: Why was Ja Rule removed from the flight?
He was de-booked after a confrontation and throwing a pillow at a fellow rapper.

Q2: Where did this happen?
At San Francisco International Airport before a Delta flight to New York.

Q3: Who was involved besides Ja Rule?
Rappers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda were present.

Q4: Did airline staff take action?
Yes — crew intervened and the flight continued without further incident.

Q5: What was Ja Rule’s response online?
He mocked his rivals and called the moment “hilarious” on X.