Omar Gooding Turns Cam'ron's Petty $3,500 Prank Into a Payday — Who Really Won?

Actor and rapper Omar Gooding has turned an elaborate prank by Harlem rapper Cam'ron into an unexpected payday, sparking debate over who came out on top in their ongoing feud.

The stunt, which cost Cam'ron around $3,500, saw Gooding flown to Miami for a non-existent film shoot. What was intended as a mocking gesture ended with the 47-year-old entertainer pocketing cash and a free trip, raising questions about whether the joke ultimately backfired.

From Podcast Jab to Full-Blown Feud

The bad blood between the pair began in December last year when Cam'ron, during an episode of his It Is What It Is podcast, mistakenly referred to Gooding as 'Omar Gooding Jr.' He also suggested that actors such as Gooding and Ving Rhames were waiting for someone like 50 Cent to revive their careers.

Gooding responded in the recording studio, releasing three diss tracks aimed at Cam'ron, including the provocatively titled 'Fix Ya Mouth'. The exchanges soon spilled over to social media, with the rapper posting a childhood photo of Gooding on Instagram along with a taunt: 'I'm back in America... U a Nickelodeon kid. Be careful n***a lol.' Gooding fired back, warning that the move would 'backfire' and challenging Cam'ron to respond musically.

The $3,500 Fake Movie Stunt

Earlier this month, Cam'ron escalated the feud by revealing he had orchestrated a fake film shoot to lure Gooding to Miami. In footage shared online, Gooding can be seen signing a 'contract' and performing shirt‑off push‑ups as part of the supposed production. According to HotNewHipHop, Cam'ron admitted that he secretly booked Gooding for what he called "a movie that's never coming out", adding, 'That movie never coming out... I booked you. And I was sitting there laughing at you behind the scenes'.

Cam'ron claimed the prank cost him roughly $3,500 to arrange. He explained that the entire exercise was designed to embarrass Gooding publicly, playing into the ongoing tit-for-tat exchanges between the two.

Omar Gooding's Response – Humour and Composure

Rather than showing anger, Gooding reacted with humour, downplaying the attempt to ridicule him. According to The Jasmine Brand, he took to Instagram to say, 'A free trip to Miami ? $2,500 in my pocket to do some push‑ups with my shirt off ? Thank you'. He further quipped that Cam'ron had 'decided to give up rap and just try to crack jokes'.

His response contrasted sharply with the prank's petty tone, with many observers noting that Gooding appeared unfazed and even amused by the stunt.

Turning the Feud into Publicity

Gooding has also used the increased attention to promote his upcoming music. The Wild & Crazy Kids and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper star, who released a hip-hop album titled The Excuse in 2019, confirmed that he has a new project set for release in October.

With credits spanning sitcoms, dramas and films, Gooding has maintained a steady career in entertainment. His latest role in Disney's Saturdays and his foray back into music demonstrate his versatility, and the high-profile feud has only amplified public interest in his next moves.

Public Reaction and Social Media Buzz

The prank and its aftermath have generated significant conversation online. On Instagram and X, fans have been divided between those praising Gooding's unbothered attitude and those celebrating Cam'ron's 'petty king' persona.

Clips of the Miami 'movie' setup have been widely shared, spawning memes and reaction videos, a trend that, as reported by Yahoo Entertainment, helped fuel the story's reach across broader entertainment platforms.