Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has emerged victorious in a $1 billion lawsuit filed by former drug dealer Cory "Ghost" Holland.

The lawsuit, which accused the rapper and television mogul of using Holland's life story without permission for the hit series "Power," was dismissed by Judge Analisa Torres on August 3, 2024.

Holland initially filed the complaint in 2021, alleging that 50 Cent, along with show creator Courtney Kemp, Starz and Lionsgate, had ripped off his life experiences detailed in a CD titled "Blasphemy." Holland claimed he gave the CD to Kemp's father in 2007 in an attempt to leave the drug trade behind.

The legal battle took several dramatic turns, including allegations from Holland that 50 Cent and his crew tried to intimidate him by showing up in his neighborhood and playing threatening music outside his home. Holland also sent a threatening message to 50 Cent's lawyers, escalating tensions further.

Judge Torres ruled in favor of 50 Cent, dismissing all three cases brought against him. She stated that Holland failed to demonstrate any defamatory statements or a duty of care owed by the production companies.

Additionally, one of Holland's claims was outside the statute of limitations, and the music played in his neighborhood did not constitute a threat.

"There is no indication that this conduct constituted a threat, much less an ‘imminent threat of harmful contact’ as required for an assault claim," Judge Torres said.

50 Cent, known for his resilience and business acumen, laughed off the lawsuit on social media, mocking Holland's claims. "Fool thought he was GHOST," Jackson quipped, referring to the main character in "Power," a ruthless drug dealer seeking to leave the world of crime behind.

This ruling marks the end of a high-stakes legal battle, with 50 Cent maintaining his innocence throughout. The rapper's legal team successfully argued that the fictional series did not directly reference Holland, thus nullifying the defamation claims.