The tension escalated when 50 Cent accused Big Meech of betrayal after he was seen associating with Rick Ross, a long-time rival of 50. White defended 50’s reaction, stating that he had every right to be angry given his investment in Lil Meech’s career, having reportedly spent over $5 million to support him. White pointed out that 50 Cent had played a fatherly role for Lil Meech, grooming him for the acting world while Big Meech was incarcerated.