Was Floyd Mayweather the Reason His Friend Earl Hayes Took His and Stephanie Moseley’s Life?

The shocking 2014 murder-suicide involving rapper Earl Hayes and his wife, Stephanie Moseley, still haunts the entertainment world today. The tragedy took place in their Los Angeles apartment, where police found both Hayes and Moseley dead from gunshot wounds. Moseley, a talented dancer and actress known for her roles in VH1’s Hit the Floor and music videos alongside icons like Chris Brown and Beyoncé, was reportedly shot multiple times before Hayes turned the gun on himself.

What continues to raise questions a decade later is the alleged involvement — or influence — of Floyd Mayweather, one of Hayes’ closest friends. Reports at the time suggested that Hayes had been on a FaceTime call with Mayweather during the fatal incident. According to multiple sources, Hayes was distraught over rumors of Moseley’s infidelity, particularly an alleged affair with singer Trey Songz, which Hayes reportedly discussed with Mayweather prior to the shooting.

As the story unfolded, it was claimed that Mayweather was trying to calm his friend down, but the situation spiraled out of control. Some speculated that Mayweather’s comments during the heated exchange may have unintentionally fueled Hayes’ rage — though the boxing legend has denied any responsibility for the tragedy. Law enforcement later confirmed that Mayweather was indeed on the call but was not considered a suspect or criminally involved.

The tragedy shed light on the dangerous intersection of mental health struggles, jealousy, and fame. Hayes, once a promising rapper under Mayweather’s record label The Money Team (TMT), had reportedly been battling emotional turmoil long before that fateful day. Friends described him as deeply in love with Stephanie but increasingly paranoid and insecure in their relationship.

While no one can say with certainty what was said on that FaceTime call, the event remains one of the darkest moments linking the worlds of music, dance, and sports. It also sparked broader conversations about domestic violence and mental health awareness, reminding the public that fame and success cannot shield anyone from personal demons.

To this day, many still ask: Could this tragedy have been prevented? And while Floyd Mayweather’s name will always be tied to the incident through circumstance, the heartbreaking truth is that two lives — full of talent and promise — were lost to a moment of irreversible pain.

In memory of Stephanie Moseley and Earl Hayes — gone, but never forgotten.