The Carters’ Code: 50 Cent and Eminem Expose Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Alleged Campaign of Sabotage and Blackballing

For decades, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, collectively known as The Carters, have occupied an untouchable throne in the music industry. They are the ultimate power couple, commanding respect, wealth, and influence that few others can match. However, a growing chorus of industry voices, led by two of the most powerful and fearless figures in rap—50 Cent and Eminem—is challenging that pristine image, alleging that the Carters’ empire is built not just on talent, but on a strategic, ruthless campaign of sabotage, blackballing, and manipulation.

The accusations center on a persistent pattern: that Jay-Z actively uses his power and connections to block rivals, while the couple leverages their immense joint influence to rig systems like the Grammys and eliminate rising competition.

The Blocking Game: 50 Cent vs. Jay-Z

The most direct claims of sabotage have come from 50 Cent, who has repeatedly accused Jay-Z of being insecure, controlling, and actively working to damage his business ventures. The most prominent example dates back to 2023, when 50 Cent claimed Jay-Z, through his NFL connections, tried to block 50’s spot at the Super Bowl halftime show. This alleged power play was only foiled when Eminem refused to perform without 50 Cent by his side.

50 Cent argues that Jay-Z, who already secured his legacy years ago, continues to block “other people’s bags” out of pure spite and competition, even when there is no current musical rivalry. He also stirred massive controversy by suggesting that the Jay-Z and Beyoncé marriage might be more of a business “contract” than a love match, designed to maintain control and secure their joint empire.

Grammy Manipulation and System Rigging

50 Cent asserts that Jay-Z uses his marriage to Beyoncé as a power tool, leveraging her influence to “snatch trophies that should have gone to others.” He pointed out that Jay-Z has received a massive number of Grammys since marrying Beyoncé, suggesting that the Recording Academy is simply trying to keep the “royal couple happy” for ratings and headlines.
Eminem has been an outspoken critic of the Grammys for years, calling the system a “pay-to-play setup” where decisions are made through “secret deals and hidden agendas” long before votes even matter. He famously vowed never to attend the awards again, claiming the system uses his name to boost ratings only to snub him.

Jay-Z’s controversial moment at a recent Grammy ceremony—where he criticized the Recording Academy for snubbing Beyoncé while he was simultaneously accepting an award—further fueled the narrative that the couple is trying to “play both sides” while actively working the system.

Eliminating the Competition: The Carters’ Alleged Targets

The allegations extend beyond personal beef, suggesting a calculated strategy to eliminate competition and protect their position at the top.

DMX: When Jay-Z became President of Def Jam in 2004, DMX was at the peak of his career. DMX claimed Jay-Z intentionally delayed the release of his sixth album, Year of the Dog… Again, to clear the lane for his own comeback, fueling talk that Jay was not above stepping on a rival’s success.
Beanie Sigel: Sigel claimed he felt an “invisible ceiling” blocking his rise at Roc-A-Fella. He alleged that Jay-Z would purposefully drop his own albums around the same time as Beanie’s, pushing him out of the spotlight and cutting into his sales, sending a clear message to “stay in your lane.”
Female Artists: The pattern extends to Beyoncé, with long-standing whispers that the power couple has a strategy of removing any perceived competition to her star power.

Amerie: Rumors spread that when Beyoncé went solo, Jay-Z made a move to pull producer Rich Harrison away from Amerie, who was seen as a rising threat, potentially leading to the similar sound of Crazy in Love and Amerie’s hit One Thing.
Kelis: Kelis publicly blasted Beyoncé and her team for sampling her iconic hit Milkshake without notifying her or crediting her properly, calling the move “disrespectful” and “ignorant.” Kelis stated the lack of “soul or integrity” in the business was shocking, and the sample was quietly removed without apology.
Keri Hilson: The fallout between Hilson and Beyoncé—which spiraled after Hilson was allegedly tricked into recording a subtle diss track—led to Hilson’s career slowing dramatically, with fans and insiders speculating that Beyoncé’s powerful fanbase and influence ensured she was blacklisted.

The accumulation of these stories from respected voices like 50 Cent, Eminem, Kelis, DMX, and others paints a picture of a couple who operates with a ruthless efficiency, prioritizing the protection of their empire at all costs. For critics, the question remains: is the success of Jay-Z and Beyoncé a purely organic result of their immense talent, or is it the inevitable outcome of strategically shutting down the competition to ensure no one shines brighter at the top? The continuous stream of revelations suggests the latter may be the uncomfortable truth behind the gilded façade.