[NEWS] 50 Cent To Drop New Album July 3 Regardless Of Label Support

50 Cent’s anticipated mixtape is here, but 50 Cent has already proclaimed that his next album will drop on July 3, no matter what the conditions are surrounding the project. “There’s a lot more business involved [in putting out an album] than the general public is aware of. And that part causes the actual delay with [Interscope]. I’m releasing my album July 3rd, whether is has commercial promotions or not,” he told AllHipHop exclusively. “My birthday is July 6 and I planned for it. And I’m doing everything that I planned to do regardless if its huge airplay or not. I could care less, I’m putting the record out.” The untitled album has been in the works for a number of months and is reportedly finished at press time. Another project, Black Magic, was almost the fifth album from 50, but he scraped the entire project. Since his debut, Get Rich Or Die Trying, all of 50′s albums have been released via Interscope. He said that the freedom from concerns of sales and business have helped him produce music closer to his heart. “I don’t need a record to sell. How much money you think I’ma make off record sales? You think I’ma sell 13 million records?” Its starting to feel like that corner that I left,” 50 Cent explained, stressing that music’s ability to make money is now very limited. “I ain’t going to keep sitting on the records. Even if everything ain’t in order, album five will be out July 3 and they can wait another two years for me to give them another one.” “I have new ideas so my passion for making the music hasn’t gone anywhere. That’s why I’m making music for free. The mixtape is for free unless DJ Drama is getting some paper I don’t know about. I need a piece of that paper,” 50 joked. “Its not about the money,” Drama replied. “Its about the music.” And musically, 50 delivers. The Lost Tape, a 15-track opus, features cameos from Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Jeremih, Precious Paris, Kidd Kidd and beats from a number of producers like IllMind and Araab Muzik. 50 Cent explained The Lost Tape was the culmination of an attempted collaboration dating back to 2007. “At the point is when the actual network of technology started kicking in. I started thisis50.com. So, started to put mixtapes out without actually having a DJ brand on it,” he explained. “It drove traffic to the site. It was effective there, so I said we might as well go and do [the mix tape with Drama.]“ He also said he wanted to get back to the real taste makers like DJ Drama, not bloggers that have begun to curate the culture. “My entire career I’ve been happy with the launch of my material. I only put music out on the mixtapes to develop a consistency, because I believe consistency is the key to all success. And I’m giving out samples. If we selling dope, we gonna give out a few sample so the fiends know exactly what to expect. Drama and Gangsta Grillz is the biggest [mixtape] brand standing.” Drama, a native of Philadelphia, explained his role in The Lost Tape at a time that seems particularly pivotal in 50 Cent’s illustrious career. “I had my input, you know. I listened to the record upfront and we swapped out a few records to make this tape what is actually is today. When it becomes my brand, I like to treat them as albums,” Drama said. “And with Fif, because our brands are so strong, and the relevancy to the mix tape game, it would be a lot of eyes so I wanted to make sure we put the most potent project out – possible.” Drama also said 50 Cent would be taking the mix tape hustle to the viral market as he has in the past, but to the next level. “He’s doing a viral to every song. You know, every song will have a video. We worked on what were the strongest songs. Basically, treat it like an album, something people would flock to once they got an album,” Drama said. Interscope has not release a statement or confirmation as to the release date for 50′s new album.

In the meantime, download or listen to The Lost Tape below.

50 Cent - 50's My Favorite (Street King Energy Drink Track #11)

50 Cent Stars In “The Pursuit”; Signs Director Jessy Terrero To Three Picture Deal

Rap star 50 Cent will star in a new action thriller movie titled “The Pursuit,” which will be directed by Jesse Terrero, who has also signed a three-picture deal with the rapper’s Cheetah Vision Films and Emmett/Furla Films.

The movie centers around a cop and a criminal, who are teamed together by accident in pursuit of a bank robber who has crossed both men.

During the movie, a U.S. Marshal hunts both men to prevent them from killingnthe escaped robber before he is brought back to justice.

The movie, which is slated to begin production February 15th in Louisiana, is one of nine films the Cheetah Vision/Emmett Furla partnership will produce this year and one of the ten that will be distributed under a distribution deal with Lionsgate.

Emmett / Furla is currently taking advantage of $250 million in funding to produce a slew of movies, including “Broken City” starring Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe and “Frozen Ground” starring John Cusak, Nicolas Cage and Vanessa Hudgens and others.

50 Cent – Shady Murder (Street King Track 9)

Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game To Diss 50 Cent Back Over Diss

THE GAME IS RETURNING FIRE!



Well, I wish this wouldn't happen, because the beef with 50 Cent and Game is so ancient. Nevertheless, 50 dissed game on that new song and now he's got a reply on the way.

@50cent I'm on tour doin shows but soon as @avanterose find a studio for me I'm killin yo "Planet Of The Apes" face havin ass n***a #MEunit
Can't Lil Wayne jump in to make it a lil' more interesting?

Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent Disses Lil Wayne And The Game On New Song

50 CENT DISSING AGAIN!



50 Cent is at it again! He's sending shots out to Lil Wayne and The Game. Here's a sampling of the lyrics.

“Acting like a white boy bored,
Now you want to jump a flight of stairs on a skateboard
n***a, why the f**k is your pants so tight,
You trying to show n***as your ass your alternative life.”

“You forgot about me b***h I write your hits,
“You Know How We Do”, “You Hate it or Love it”
n***a f**k it I’m “special” that’s why your ass say my verse
“You Hate it or Love it”
They love me and hate me again.”




Kind of light weight for 50 Cent.

50 Cent Signs Onto His 4th Movie of 2012!Rihanna Reprimanded For Going Topless In Ireland

 50 just inked a deal to star in Frozen Ground, a film based on the true story of Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen, who murdered at least 17 victims over the course of 12 years.” Mr. Jackson will be playing a pimp, which the producer says is a very substantial role. Nicholas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, and John Cusack will also star. Has anyone actually seen a 50 Cent movie other than Get Rich or Die Trying?

 Common’s memoir, One Day It’ll All Make Sense, debuted at Number 20 on the NY Times bestseller list. Congrats!
In In related news, “Blue Sky,” the first single from Common’s new album, The Dreamer, The Believer, which is being entirely produced by No I.D., is dropping tomorrow. The album will be in stores 11/22!

Rihanna Reprimanded For Going Topless In Ireland?

Rihanna is back to work in Northern Ireland’s Emerald Isle filming a new music video for “We Found Love,” the first single off her upcoming November 21st album. Locals are said to have gotten upset when she took her top off for a scene in the video and approached the singer nicely asking her to tame it down.

Hot Rod Talks Career Up & Downs, Being Kicked Off Stage By 50 Cent (Video)

Nearly six years ago, Arizona-bred rapper Hot Rod saw his life change over night. Instead of flooding the streets with mixtapes, he sent a demo to 50 Cent's G-Unit offices ... and received a call one day, and was signed to the label shortly after.
Immediately after signing he recorded his debut single, the Mary J. Blige-assisted "Be Easy," but when it flopped, Hot Rod experienced his first taste of the ups and downs of the music industry. From there, Fif' told him, he had to grind on his own ... build his buzz, so he did.
Today, he's been pushing a pop-style hybrid of hip-hop, and has been garnering a fanbase overseas.
In this interview with SINternet.com, Hot Rod explains his journey thus far. From getting a phone call from 50 Cent and quitting his day job the next day, to his single flopping to being kicked off stage. Hot Rod never gave up, and is finally getting his shot.
Back in December 2010, 50 launched G-Note Records, a division of his G-Unit label, focused on pop-friendly and R&B acts. Hot Rod is the first artist to drop through the label.
Listen to Hot Rod's new single, "Hot Girl," at ThisIs50.com.

50 Cent - Street King Energy Track #7

50 Cent Wins 'Before I Self Destruct' Copyright Lawsuit

Queens rapper 50 Cent won a major victory in court yesterday (September 22nd), over a copyright infringement claim regarding his hit film and movieBefore I Self Destruct.

50 was hit with a lawsuit filed by author Shadrach Winstead in November of 2009, who claimed that the rapper stole the concept for his album and movie from his 2008 book, "The Preacher Son – But The Streets Turned Me Into a Gangster."

50 hired entertainment firm Reed Smith to defend himself against the lawsuit, which was filed in United States District Court of New Jersey.

Yesterday, a federal court in Newark, New Jersey dismissed the copyright infringement case against 50 Cent and his G-Unit record label.

Read the full story at Allhiphop.com

50 Cent Speaks on His New Career Path: Photography?

Last week, SMOOTH Magazine celebrated its 10th Anniversary Party at a private event in Manhattan hosted by entertainment mogul 50 Cent, who orchestrated the issue’s entire “warrior princess” theme for his role as celebrity guest photographer.

The SMOOTH issue, which includes 14 models, was shot over the course of four days in 10-12 hour shifts by 50 Cent.

The red carpet played host to a number of SMOOTH models, including cover girl Krista Aynes, video vixens, reality television stars like Basketball Wives’ Jennifer Williams, and members of the upcoming season of Bad Girls Club. R&B singer Omarion, and rappers Maino, Tony Yayo, Red Café, and French Montana were also in attendance.

HHG got a chance to speak to newly anointed photographer and host 50 Cent for a few minutes on the red carpet and asked him about his decision to pursue photography, what the experience was like for him, his plans on continuing his new “job” in the future, and more!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Was It 50 Cent That Got Ray-J To Fight Fab?

I wish people learned to use their iPhone camera right. Turn it to the side, you goobers! The camera view is jacked, but you get the point. Ray-J ain't no buster. But was 50 Cent the guy that put the battery in Ray's back? According to TMZ, 50 encouraged Ray to step to Fab and ultimately lead to the silly "fight," which was rooted in Twitter. SMH. Nevertheless, rumor has it, 50 helped started it and break it up as well.

HHG Stray News: 50 Cent To Star In Serial Killer Movie

Rap star 50 Cent will begin filming a new movie titled “The Frozen Ground” in Anchorage, Alaska on October 17th. The rap star will play a pimp in the 1980's in the true story of serial killer Robert Hansen, who murdered more than 17 women in the state in the 1970s and 80s, reports the Anchorage Daily News. According to the Daily News, 50 Cent will be in Alaska for two weeks filming the movie, which is being produced by his Cheetah Vision movie production company. 50 Cent is also exhibiting his shrewd business tactics, by being one of the first film producers to take advantage of Alaska's new film tax incentive subsidies.

50 Cent Sued Over 2009 Attack Over Oral Sex At Mansion

A woman that was assaulted and beaten at 50 Cent's mansion has filed a lawsuit against the rapper and several employees of G–Unit Records.

Vasti Ortiz filed the lawsuit in Superior Court of Hartford, Connecticut against G-Unit Films and Television and Curtis Jackson, a.k.a. 50 Cent.

Ortiz' lawsuit claims that she was assaulted by 50 Cent's associate Dwayne McKenzie, during a visit to the rapper's sprawling mansion, in August of 2009.

According to the lawsuit, a woman named Ivy Medina invited Vasti Ortiz and her friends to the mansion around 1:30 AM.

Ortiz claims that Dwayne McKenzie was at the mansion acting as an employee of G-Unit.

When McKenzie began to make “awkward sexual requests,” the women attempted to leave.

Dwayne McKenzie then instructed a woman named Michelle Krzykowski to attack Ortiz, who was struck in the head with a hard object, as McKenzie held her down.

Ortiz, who acted as a dancer for some music videos in the past, pepper sprayed Mckenzie and Krzykowski and managed to flee the scene.

Ortiz was rushed to a local hospital, where she needed nine staples to close a massive wound to her head.

The woman claims that she has suffered permanent injuries to her nervous system and other areas of her body as a result of the assault.

Ortiz claims that 50 Cent is responsible because the rapper failed to conduct a reasonable and “proper investigation into Dwayne McKenzie's background before allowing him to act as an agent and employee of the defendant, G-Unit, at the mansion.”

The lawsuit claims that despite Mckenzie's violent criminal history, which included a felony charge involving illegal possession of a handgun, 50 Cent continued to employee the man.

In May of 2008, Dwayne McKenzie was also arrested for striking a woman with a belt at 50 Cent's mansion, during an altercation.

In August of 2007, McKenzie was arrested for firing a .40 caliber Glock at a man who attempted to snatch his $100,000 dollar platinum and diamond necklace.

McKenzie was eventually charged with one count of unlawful discharge of a firearm and one count of reckless endangerment.

Vasti Ortiz seeks an undisclosed amount for medical bills and damage.

Hilarious! Thisis50 Takes Over Smooth Magazine Red Carpet [Pics Inside]

50 Cent Launches 'Street King' In Times Square -- It's An Energy Shot

After teasing his Twitter followers about a movement he calls "Street King" for months now, 50 Cent finally explained what the whole initiative was about last week.
While specific details were not given, this week, the hip-hop mogul put it into effect.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Fif hit Times Square on Wednesday (September 14) in a double-decker bus, giving away samples of his new "Street King" energy shot, promotional hats and shirts, as well as other goodies.
"It kind of reflects my lifestyle," 50 told theWSJ of the flavored, caffeinated drink. "It's for the guy who decides he wants to go to the nightclub, but he has school tomorrow. In college. He'll need it. You know?"
As he previously explained, 50 wants to feed one billion children in Africa, after being inspired to do so during a recent visit to the impoverished continent.
Proceeds from Street King -- which contains "caffeine comparable to a cup of coffee" -- will benefit the World Food Programme, the food aid branch of the U.N.
"Today, I sent a check that created 2.5 million meals," 50 said. "With this energy shot, I want to achieve one billion meals. In the future, when I involve myself on other projects or invest in companies, expect a charitable component to be connected to it. I want to actually make a difference. I want to influence my peers -- not just artists but young entrepreneurs -- to adapt a business model that will affect scenarios that seem unfixable by the government."
For more on Fif's #SK movement, visit StreetKing.com.

50 Cent Officially Launches Street King Energy Shot To Fight Hunger

Rap star 50 Cent celebrated the launch of his new energy drink, Street King last night (September 14th) in New York.


The rapper, along with business manager Chris Lighty and Street King executive Chris Clark, hosted an intimate event for about 50 music executives, journalists and other movers and shakers at the Hudson Hotel.


50 Cent came up with the concept of the Street King energy shot, in order to fight world hunger. For every shot that is purchased, a meal is provided for a child in need.




The rap star's goal is to serve over 1 billion meals, through the Street King energy drink initiative, which has already gather support from superstars like Justin Bieber, Drake, Lady Gaga and others.


“These are some of the most influential people in the world,” 50 Cent said.“It's hard to find a guy Justin Bieber stage, who can compete with him in terms of influence."


50 explained he decided to launch the initiative, after traveling the world is witnessing the conditions of people who are less fortunate, and were struggling with extreme levels of poverty.

"It's very exciting I'm looking forward to being able to move forward and do bigger and better positive things," 50 Cent said. "I've said in the test work in progress and I feel like I am progressing."


In related news, his 50 Cent said that upcoming album black magic is completely finished. The rapper is waiting to confirm a release date for his fifth studio album.

HHG Stray News: Pitbull, Paul Wall & Baby Bash, 50 Cent's New Movie

Miami rap star Pitbull has settled a paternity lawsuit  with a former girlfriend over their daughter. According to reports Pitbull's ex, Barbara Alba, was seeking more than the $3,000 per-month that he was paying, because her Miami home had been targeted by burglars. Alba was seeking to move into a gated neighborhood for their child's safety.  Pitbull helped her resolve the issue amicably, although the terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Pitbull is a gentleman. This was resolved amicably," her attorney Jason Setchen said.

Rapper Paul Wall and Baby Bash were arrested over the weekend in El Paso, Texas. The pair were busted for possession of marijuana, according to reports. Before they were held briefly at the El Paso County jail, the rappers tweeted a picture of themselves in the back of the police car, as they were being arrested. Both men have since been released on $300 bond.

50 Cent new movie "All Things Fall Apart" has been acquired by Image Entertainment. 50 and company announced the deal on Friday (September 9th). The movie will hit theaters, digital and VOD nationwide in 2012. "50 lost so much weight I started calling him 25 Cent," Mario Van Peebles told Variety. "But what impressed me was his willingness to evolve past his rap persona and totally commit to his first dramatic lead without relying on guns." "All Things Fall Apart" is a drama based around a college football player (50 Cent) who realizes that he has a life-threatening illness shortly into his final season.

The Game Outs His Old Pal 50 Cent As Gay

Yall know The-Game loves him a shameless publicity stunt and because Wayne punted him off the number one album slot, it's time for a little buzz recharge on behalf of his old homie 50 Cent. Jaysun recently tweeted this about Curtis:  “@TMZ but look around, sh*t I be surprised when I see someone who’s not GAY. My girl hair stylist is GAY & he kool. @50cent GAY n we was kool.”

Oh, Game. 

VH1′s La La Vasquez Talks Basketball Wives, Working With 50 Cent, Manipulating Men and More! Ooh La La!