When G-Unit was at its peak, you would have been hard-pressed to go somewhere with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and the squad and not see a variety of ancillary and affiliate rappers tagging along for the ride.
One such rapper was Trav, who stuck by the rapper throughout physical altercations, drama with fashion affiliates, and yes, even drama with his own son. Back in 2013, Trav was physically shoved by Fif during a Mixshow Live event in Atlanta, and not even that was enough to break the bond between the two.
In fact, back then, Trav said that he had a “love” for Fif that few others had, and because he’d been around the “Many Men” rapper since he was “13, 14 years old,” he wasn’t going to let a little spat get in the way of their relationship.
Today, however, times have changed. Drastically.
“I never wanted to speak on it, because it was like beating on a dead dog. It was a part of my life that I got away from,” he told HipHopDX exclusively. “I just made a transition, and it seemed like the more I made transitions to better myself, the more I continuously got hate from somebody I thought that it was supposed to be love from, as a true family member. After a while, you start to see what it is. Reality hits you. You could be caught up in everything that’s going in the moment, and the time of everything. But when reality hits you on what’s really going on, it just wasn’t right. You know what I mean?”
Trav, of course, is referring to his recent Instagram Live in which he went into explicit detail about Fif’s various activities, both legal and otherwise. Over the course of 40 minutes or so, Trav detailed how he served as a “soldier” of sorts for the Power creator, “bussin’ his gun” against enemies both perceived and real, and serving as protection for the Hip Hop provocateur. Additionally, Trav referred to Fif as a “pussy” on several occasions throughout the Live because he never committed any other violent crimes after he became famous, and he even had some choice words for some former G-Unit members, as well (Banks is lazy, Yayo is a flunkie — the usual song and dance).
But the “Ride The Wave” rapper said that he wouldn’t have done so if he had any other feasible alternative. Essentially, the two friends-turned-archenemies struck a tenuous deal: 50 takes down the post dissing Trav, and Trav stays quiet. But when 50 seemingly refused to comply, Trav felt his former friend was fair game.
“I’m the one that’s going to stand up for myself,” he said. “I wouldn’t have even done that Live if [50 Cent] would have taken it [the “diss post” on Instagram, which has been subsequently deleted] down at 8:00. But you know 50, he’s going to be like, take the message down, 8:05. No, I’m no sucker, bro, you know me. I’m not going to take these games you play. No, I’m different. You know what? This is what you want? I’m going to give you what you want.”
For his part, Trav would prefer if people focus on his music. He’s just released a song called “You Choose” featuring Tory Lanez, and the official music video for the song dropped three days ago. Far from being the baby-faced “hitta” of yester-year, Trav’s look — and sound — has matured greatly from his days of 2011’s “Ride The Wave,” whose rap remix featuring Cassidy and former G-Unit dark horse Lloyd Banks was a New York underground sensation in the early 2010s.
“One thing I appreciated was that he [50 Cent] said I make good music,” he said. “Because then I would have to say other things. And this is what we should never have. This is what I never wanted, bro. I’d rather put out my songs, and it gradually starts to connect with the public. Then they’d be totally bugged, because of this fucking gossip. You hear what I’m saying?”
Follow Trav on Instagram at @TravMBB.
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What next Trav- A Ja Rule collab??
hes not even worthy of a Ja collabo. He might get a verse from Cadillac Tah though
This nigga is a drug addict and a fucking RAT. why did he tell the world that Tony Yayo sells weed in Queens? Yayo was your boy and he held you down, never did anything to you! I guarantee 50 and G-Unit did more for this bozo than Meek Mill, Sean Kingston, Yo Gotti, Jim Jones or The Weeknd/Nav and any of the other crews he dickrider ever did. Groupie bitch! It’s funny how he always with a different crew but none of them will sign him or put him on a track! He’s boys with Slowbucks and that boy a certified rat and a woman beater too!
50’s so called “diss post” was just a bug eyed picture of Trav on Vlad’s couch where he called him a ‘good kid’ who makes tough music. Trav got so offended he sniffed his whole stash and incriminated himself over and over just to get a rep! He didnt say you make good music though!
“Trav referred to Fif as a “pussy” on several occasions throughout the Live because he never committed any other violent crimes after he became famous,”…. by that logic arent all his rapper friends pussy too? Jim Jones not putting hands on anyone. Meek Mill never laid a finger on anyone before or after he was famous LOL. nigga you a worker bee he was the boss!
all this guys videos are loaded up with fake ass views he paid for from worldstarr, no one listens to this garbage
This G-Unit reject straight up SNITCHED on Tony Yayo multiple times on his live saying Yayo selling weed in Queens! This bum used to sleep on Tony Yayos couch eating his food smoking his buds! 50 and G-Unit did more for Trav and his mediocre career than any of the other groups or rappers he’s dickrode over the years…clown went from G-Unit to Sean Kingston to Meek Mill, to Yo Gotti to Jim Jones and now he carries bags for Nav and those soft ass XO canadians.
its gotta burn his soul knowing rather than his music he will always be most known for is getting punked by 50 on stage and doing nothing about it but talking tough online.
He lit that blunt for 5 min straight in that video
yeah the good kid was straight tweakin, constantly wipin his mouth off. i dont think he finished one of his lil stories either kept getting distracted. Trav definitely did more drugs than he ever sold.
50 had this dude putting in the work for him, doesn’t that make him the boss? how is that pussy? that’s what bosses do!
He probably thinks Jeff Bezos should be packing amazon boxes
Trav you a punk
Trav won’t ever be s*** in the music industry. Don’t matter which click he jump. There’s one hit wonders then there Zero hit wonders and he’s in that ZERO CATEGORY.
hire a mediator.
Is don’t matter if any of this is true or not, you was the soulja and if you held it down then, you should always hold it down now, because you look weak minded if you start talking now because the army ain’t together anymore.
You made a transition to set hopping and being with the opps Trav!! What do you think would happen? Why would he help you when you are buddy buddy with the enemy? Lol you sound dumb. You could have a convo with Fif then next thing you know your choppin it up with Ross and etc. I could never be friends with someone who is friends with the enemy. That’s how info gets leaked fool
My homie Paparazzi Pone already punked you Trav Lol