Taraji P. Henson Claps Back at 50 Cent’s ‘Empire’ Ratings Shade

Taraji P. Henson got 50 Cent RIGHT together after he tried to come for Empire‘s season premiere ratings dip earlier this week.

50 took to Instagram to throw shade at the show, highlighting the fact that Empire’s season three premiere episode pulled in less viewers than the premiere episode for season two.

Wow ???? well look at the bright side at least. You can eat your ????Trophies. I was talking to old girl but you felt like you had to respond. SMH you know I love you cookie ???? I got a new show for you BMF COMING SOON !!!#EFFENVODKA

A photo posted by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Sep 23, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

Taraji wasn’t having it.

She hopped on Instagram and channeled a little bit of Cookie to remind 50 that while viewership may be down, Empire is STILL the highest rated show on broadcast TV.

For the confused ppl. Do REAL research!!! Loose change makes sooooooo much UNNECESSARY NOISE. STILL LOOKING FOR THAT DAMN CENT SIGN!!!???? I guess it’s obsolete ????. AGAIN CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS BLACK MAN!!! @50cent ????????????

A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Sep 24, 2016 at 11:09am PDT

Bloop!

Update: Jussie Smollett and Vivica Fox had some words of their own for loose change 50 Cent.