50 CENT TALKS NEW ALBUM, EXPLAINS WHY G-UNIT WAS DROPPED & POSSIBILITY OF WORKING WITH GAME

50 Cent speaks on a slew of topics, including G-Unit's departure from Interscope and whether he and Game will ever work on a track together.

In an interview with Bootleg Kev on Las Vegas' Hot 97.5, 50 Cent discussed his upcoming album, which is set to drop July 2.

"My project is pretty much done, but I'm not done writing," said 50 of the project.

50 also explained that he wouldn't be going for a vintage sound on the album. "When you say 'take it back,' you're not leaving any room for growth. You're staying 'Stay where you were ten years ago.' For me, it has that energy that they were attracted to on Get Rich or Die Tryin', all across the board. I just think the way I articulated things on this project, my choices, are better. I think I'm better. I'm thinkin' it out a little more. They'll get a chance to see where I am."

Among the topics 50 discussed was why Interscope Records dropped G-Unit Records. "The reason why G-Unit was dropped, so that the general public understands: the reason G-Unit was dropped from Interscope records was because the deal I gave them was so well-put-together for them that they were to receive $750,000 in advance on the next albums - each one of the artists. They gotta remove that in this climate of record sales."

Finally, 50 was asked whether there was even a remote chance that he and Game would ever collaborate on anything in the future. The Queens emcee was noncommittal: "I don't know. Let me see if this is just one of my character defects or not: when you said [Game's album The Documentary] was crazy, you're making reference to things I wrote," he explained. "Meaning, the first three singles off of that were things that I wrote. So now, when you look at that, and you look at all the disrespect that was displayed over the years, ask yourself - would you be inherently uncomfortable with the concept of associating yourself again with someone where...you don't even know where it came from. If I did something wrong, I can accept it. ...But if I didn't do anything at all and it turns into what that turned into, I'ma just stay away from it.

50 CENT & JON RIVERS STAR IN STREET KING COMMERCIAL

50 Cent enlists Joan Rivers to help promote his energy shot.

50 Cent has enlisted personality Joan Rivers to star in an extended version of a commercial for his Street King energy shot.

In the advertisement, Fif is shown passing out SK shots to patrons at the gym. Rivers shows up and takes a shot of the energy booster, giving her a lift to help her work out.

The G-Unit general launched his Street King initiative in August 2011, intending to feed one billion children by donating a meal to youth in need for every shot purchased. In early

January, he signed a deal with independent bottler Honickman Group to expand the shots' availability. It is currently sold in stores like GNC and 7-Eleven.

LlOYD BANKS DELAYS "V6" MIXTAPE

Lloyd Banks pushes back his upcoming mixtape.

Lloyd Banks has announced the delay of his upcoming mixtape V6.

The project was originally intended for release on April 30th. The G-Unit member took to Twitter to break the news that the project has hit a delay, stating that he wanted to make the offering perfect before releasing it to fans.

"Still a few things I have to do with the tape,it's not droppin monday..but soon after!" he wrote. "I just want it to be delivered the right way. Trust me, it's worth the wait! You won't be disappointed."

Banks last released his mixtape Cold Corner 2 in November 2011. The street mixtape featured contributions from Styles P and Prodigy.

50 CENT "THE LOST TAPE" MIXTAPE RELEASE DATE

UPDATE: 50 Cent teams with DJ Drama for their first Gangsta Grillz mixtape.

50 Cent has announced the release of his upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape The Lost Tape with DJ Drama.

The G-Unit honcho, often credited for popularizing mixtapes on a mainstream level in the early ‘00s, is yet to release a project with DJ Drama. He last released  The Big 10 in December 2011, and prior to that, dropped Forever King in July 2009.

Fif is currently recording his oft-delayed fifth album, which is tentatively set for release on July 2nd.

RAPPER YOUNG BUCK SHOT AT 11 TIMES

US rapper David Darnell Brown better known as Young Buck was on Sunday, March 4 shot 11 times in his hometown Nashville by unidentified gunmen who drove by in another car.

Local reports say the gunmen opened fire on Buck from the moving vehicle but that none of the bullets hit him. However a woman riding along with the 30-year-old rapper in his SUV was hit the arm.

The woman according to WSMV in Nashville has been released. A third passenger in the car was also unharmed.

Young Buck was said to have been in his hometown for a music project. The rapper rose to fame in 2002 with his signing to the 50 Cent-led G-Unit records but fell off after a highly publicised feud with the group.

DJ WHOO KID TALKS ABOUT GETTING FIRED AND SMACKED BY 50 CENT

Whoo Kid jokingly recalls all of the times he's been fired and "love" smacked by 50, talking about his experience behind the turntables for G-Unit's General.

For years, DJ Whoo Kid has been the resident deejay for 50 Cent and his G-Unit camp. During a recent stop at ThisIs50, Whoo Kid talked about his experience with G-Unit and described what it feels like to be fired and smacked by 50 Cent. DJ Whoo Kid also explained why Eminem and his camp wanted him killed.

"The first DJ got stabbed and left town, went to Tennessee or somewhere," Whoo Kid said, describing how he became a part of G-Unit. "I think it was during that studio situation where the lights got cut off. It was a deejay that got stabbed. When 50's mixtape came out, they had the tour schedule. They just needed a deejay but at that time, they weren't interviewing anybody. The trust issue was crazy. So, I was put into G-Unit as the deejay."

Since then, Whoo Kid has rocked with 50 Cent on stage. However, during that time, 50 also fired Whoo Kid on several occasions.

"It's up to 48 [times being fired] now," he said. "I don't mind getting fired because I guess he's so used to doing it so much that he gotta keep firing me. You could go on YouTube and see all the countries I got fired from."

Firing has been one part of the job, but smacks have apparently been another. According to Whoo Kid, he watched as 50 "smacked random people" during a tour, adding that he's also been smacked.

"I didn't want to fuck up with 50 on stage because during those days, he was ruthless. He was smacking everybody. He was smacking people per day. He was smacking everybody on the bus. If he had nothing to talk about or to do, he would smack random people on the bus. That's why I stayed in the front with the fucking bus driver."

Still, that tactic didn't keep him safe from smacks, though he says they were "love smacks." "He loves me so it's like a love smack. But the new niggas was gettin' wrecked."  During the interview he also explained why Eminem wanted him killed.  "Along time ago, I leaked an Eminem joint by mistake and they wanted to kill me," he shared

50 CENT CLARIFIES HIS SUICIDAL TWEET

Fif explains why he said that he doesn't think he's "gonna live much longer." During a Twitter rant earlier this month, 50 Cent worried fans by tweeting, "I don't think I'm gonna live much longer," which was interpreted as threat of suicide. While promoting his Sleek by 50 headset at CES 2012, Fif spoke with CNET to clear up any misconceptions about the suicidal tweet and that he was only trying to communicate that life is too short to settle for less.

"You only got a certain amount of characters [on Twitter]. What I was trying to say is, what do you want your legacy to be? I want to be more than a guy who was able to create a few cool songs or was able to memorize the lines and have a decent performance in film projects," said Fiddy. "I want to be someone who impacts a lot of people’s lives in a positive way, so I’m a little more conscious of the things I’m doing in business to try and give back and make a difference."

He said that he's learned to live in the moment thanks to meditation that he learned from Deepak Chopra and that it's allowed him to focus on how he helps the world around him. "I do believe life is short, and because humans are habit-forming and we look forward to the future and don’t want to think about - we all got bank accounts - tomorrow’s not promised, so you’ve got to be conscious of today."

BABY BLUE IVY CARTER FIRST PICTURE TWEETED BY 50 CENT (EXCLUSIVE PHOTO)

After Beyonce giving birth to Baby Blue Ivy Carter, many would like to get a glimpse of the baby's photo. Rumors said that some magazine offered 1.3 million dollars for the photo alone. Everybody is waiting when and where it will come out.

A close friend of Jay-Z and Beyonce tweeted the first photo of the baby and now trending online. 50 cent the rapper is the culprit who just tweeted the first pic of the baby, he even said “Y’all play too much congratulations to JAYZ and Beyonce BABY,” he wrote.  “#BlueIvyCarter IS GEORGOUS. [sic]” with the photo.

Obviously the picture is fake, 50 cent just used it as his greetings and added seriously “I’m sure Jay is the happiest he’s ever been in his life,” he wrote. “…I remember when MARQUISE was born I was so happy. I have to have another kid one day.”

50 CENT SPEAKS ON HEADPHONE MARKET, FRUSTRATION WITH INTERSCOPE

G-Unit's 50 talks about his line of headphones and explains why it has been "discouraging" at times when dealing with Interscope.

During a recent stop at the Consumer Electronics Show, 50 Cent spoke about his line of headphones, as well as his frustration with Interscope Records. G-Unit's General spoke with SpikeTV about why he decided to get into the business of headphones and why he had to vent about his frustrations with his label.

When asked about why he got into the business world of headphones, 50 explained that it has been a natural progression for him. He added that his involvement with music, his "passion" for it, has made him more aware of what it takes to create great quality of sound.

"It's an extension to my passion for music," he explained. "I spend more time in the studio actually mixing material, making sure that the sound quality is right than the actual creating the idea. The song writing process for me is faster than actually finishing the song, mixing it."

50 was also asked if he felt his headset was superior to Dr. Dre's very popular Beats by Dre headphone line. He acknowledged that 50's line is "huge" but added that his line contains the best "wireless" headset.

"I think it's the best sounding wireless headset," he noted. His interview also included a portion about his frustration with his label. As we reported, 50 Cent has complained about his label and his upcoming projects a few times in the past. While he apologized to the label most recently, he still noted that "it's been discouraging" for him.

"I wrote this album. I went through the process of writing it. It's been discouraging at points to not see the same effort from everyone."

50 CENT APOLOGIZES TO INTERSCOPE RECORDS

UPDATE: Fif apologizes to his label for ranting against them over his song leaks and album delays. 50 Cent recently stated that he would not be promoting his new music, but in a

Twitter rant today, he explained why he won’t be supporting future recordings and that he has no faith left in his label, Interscope Records.

“I have lost all faith in the team I’m on. I have nothing left to say I will not be promoting my music,” he wrote. ‘I’m going to deliver this album then. I have a film I wrote to focus on I’m not upset I’m just convinced this is not how I want to remembered.”

He continued by stating a troubling message that he doesn’t think he will live much longer. “Ill be honest I don’t think I’m gonna live much longer. That’s why I started my street king movement. I want to mean more in other peoples lives.”

Fif ended his tirade with an explanation as to why he mixed The Big 10 mixtape and how it was meant to inspire other artists.“I mixed the big 10 because everything I do has to be the best I can make it cause other artist will create after hearing the ideas.”

50 CENT'S DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR STREET KING ENERGY SHOT ISN'T WITH PEPSI

UPDATE: Fif didn't actually team up with Pepsi, but rather one of its independent bottlers.

50 Cent has announced a deal with Pepsi to distribute his Street King energy shot.

Breaking the news on Twitter, Fif plans to bring his energy shot to new markets. The business deal comes shortly after he launched the shot in September 2011, with the intention to supply a child in need with a meal for every shot purchased.

“I did a deal with Pepsi to distribute streetking its gonna be every were buy a bottle feed some one in need,” he tweeted.

50 Cent has dealt with soft drink companies before, having sold his Glaceau Vitamin Water stake to Coca-Cola in 2007. He made off with $400 million from the deal.

50 CENT SAYS HE WILL NOT BE SUPPORTING HIS NEW MUSIC

Fif lashes out at Interscope Records yet again, and explains why he won't be promoting future releases. 50 Cent recently stated that he would not be promoting his new music, but in a Twitter rant today, he explained why he won’t be supporting future recordings and that he has no faith left in his label, Interscope Records.

“I have lost all faith in the team I’m on. I have nothing left to say I will not be promoting my music,” he wrote. ‘I’m going to deliver this album then. I have a film I

wrote to focus on I’m not upset I’m just convinced this is not how I want to remembered.” He continued by stating a troubling message that he doesn’t think he will live much longer. “Ill be honest I don’t think I’m gonna live much longer. That’s why I started my street king movement. I want to mean more in other peoples lives.”

Fif ended his tirade with an explanation as to why he mixed The Big 10 mixtape and how it was meant to inspire other artists.

“I mixed the big 10 because everything I do has to be the best I can make it cause other artist will create after hearing the ideas.”

50 CENT TO DONATE PROCEEDS FROM HEADPHONE SALES TO FEEDING AMERICA CHARITY

Fiddy plans to use some of the profits from his SMS Audio sales for charity.

With his Street King initiative aimed towards helping to stop world hunger, 50 Cent is extending his philanthropic venture to his SMS Audio headphones. During an interview with MTV News, Fiddy revealed that he will donate some of the proceeds from sales of his SMS Audio headphones to Feeding America.

“Because of my Street King initiative, with every purchase there's a meal being provided through the United Nations World Food Programme," he said. "And with this actual project, I decided I wanted to do something here in America. So for every pair of these headsets that are sold domestically and online through SMSAudio.com, 250 meals will be provided by Feeding America, which is our leading charitable organization against hunger." 

Fif explained his intention to use entrepreneurial ventures as a way to assist those in need and break from the typical business cycle.

“I think business is the answer for finding finances for situations that have been unanswered and untouched," 50 continued. "If young entrepreneurs follow in my footsteps, with having a charitable business model that actually gives back, then you don't have people standing at Occupy Wall Street, because they're aware that the major corporations are conscious of them.

50 CENTS STILL AT ODDS WITH INTERSCOPE, RELEASES NEW VIDEO

50 continues to be at odds with Interscope and says, "I'm not putting my album out [until] we are all on the same page."

This year has been an interesting one for 50 Cent and his dealings with Interscope. The G-Unit general has had his share of ups and downs with the label, frequently broadcasting both his displeasure and his satisfaction with his current situation. This year, he even announced that he'd written dis records about Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre before saying he worked out his conflicts with them. However, on Monday, December 12, 50 Cent noted that he's still not pleased with his label situation.

50 took to his Twitter account to voice his concerns with releasing an album on Interscope at this moment.

50 CENT TALKS SLIM THE MONSTER COMMENTS

Fif addresses recent comments made by Dr. Dre's artist alleging that the G-Unit general forgot how to make street records.

Dr. Dre mentee Slim The Mobster recently suggested that 50 Cent "forgot what it was to make a street record." Predictably, 50 addressed the issue, telling DJ Whoo Kid his planned course of action on Shade 45.

"[Y]ou don't really know what he's thinking," said 50 of Dre. "I don't know what's going on. If I'm there [with Dre], I can feel what's going on. Other than that, I don't know."

"I just seen a clip online of one of the artists saying something crazy," he continued, speaking about Slim. "Yeah. I can't remember the guy's name. He said something. It's one of Dre's new artists. He said something but I don't know where it comes from so I'll have a conversation with Dre before I jump the gun."

50 CENT TO RELEASE WORKOUT "FORMULA 50: A 6-WEEK TOTAL BODY TRANSFORMATION PLAN"

Following the release of "Playground" and "The 50th Law," Fif will add another book to his resume.

50 Cent has been staying on the entrepreneurial grind, launching his Street King initiative and SMS Audio headphones. Now, he’s once again focusing on his publishing career, announcing the release of his fitness book Formula 50: A 6-Week Total Body Transformation Plan.

According to a press release, the book focuses on metabolic resistance training (MRT), a medium between cardio and muscle building. It also offers nutritional advice and “helps readers develop the mental toughness and motivation to stick with the plan.”

“I am delighted to work with the Penguin Group USA again. I had a strong desire to write this book because is very important to me to help people make positive changes and take charge of their overall health. FORMULA 50 is a radical six week mind-body transformation plan geared to help readers develop mental toughness to achieve optimum results while offering a nutrition component,” said Fif.

Formula 50 is scheduled for release in January 2013 via Avery Books.

50 CENT REVEALS COVER ART, RELEASE DATE FOR "THE BIG 10" MIXTAPE

UPDATE: Fif also says he plans to release a video for every cut on the offering.

50 Cent has announced the release of a 10 track collection of tracks, slated to be released next week.

Fif took to Twitter to reveal the project, which will be released in honor of the 10 year anniversary of his first mixtape 50 Cent is the Future. He also said that he will be shooting a video for every track included on the collection.

The G-Unit leader last said that his oft-delayed fifth album would release in December, though the LP is currently without a release date.

50CENT SIGNS DJ PAULY D TO HIS G-NOTE LABEL

The deal fans have been anxiously waiting for has been finalized.

"Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D is officially signed to 50 Cent's G-Note label.

Yahoo.com reports that the deal was completed on Thursday (December 1).

The TV star/DJ has been putting in work with 50 Cent and G-Unit since at least April of this year.

Pauly D joined Britney Spears for a few dates as an opening act for her "Femme Fatal" tour.

50 Cent added that Pauly D was a "great addition to G-Note and G-Unit family," referring to him as smart and creative.

M.O.P. TALKS LEAVING G-UNIT & FANS' REACTIONS

 

Billy Danze and Fizzy Womack wax about their time on G-Unit records. With M.O.P.'s collaborative project with Snowgoons, Sparta, out in stores now, the Brownsville Bombers reflected back on their stint with G-Unit.

"In my opinion, when you're doing as much work as 50 Cent was doing at that time, it's hard," explained Billy Danze in an interview with VladTV. "And he's not a selfish dude by any means. But every artist wanna be the artist at the top."

"It's too much for you to run this huge career of your own and still work with guys like M.O.P., Mobb Deep, this one, that one," he continued. "We already been in the game; we made our imprint. In my opinion, it was kind of hard for him to handle all of these groups at one time."

Lil Fame interjected, "Then on top of that, us being us, man. We pretty much in one lane, we pretty much in our zone. For us...we're stubborn."

Danze spoke candidly about fans' perception of the move. "A lot of the fans didn't appreciate it. You go online, you see everything that people are posting. They weren't really happy that M.O.P. doing a deal with G-Unit, even though G-Unit was representing the street as well. They just wasn't having it. And if we don't have their support, then why are we doing it?"

Added Fame: "We know what 50 come from. He come from the same thing that he come from. So we appreciate that someone that come from there...gave us a shot. Shout out to G-Unit. They gave us a shot. It didn't work out. They still the homies though."

50 CENTS REACTS TO T.I., ELABORATES ON INITIAL COMMENTS

Fif takes to Twitter after T.I. responded to his statements that his wife should have taken the rap for him in a drug-related arrest.

After 50 Cent said that T.I.'s wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle should take the rap for him in a drug-related arrest, Tip responded to Fif by stating that he would rather take responsibility than push it onto someone else. The G-Unit leader took to Twitter yesterday to address the comments, echoing his earlier comment that Cottle's punishment would have been less severe.

"Man I just saw something T.I said in VIBE about a tweet I wrote when he caught his drug case. He just got out a jam and caught a new one. Any other time a nigga done. Get caught with 10 machine gun an silencer then catch a drug charge. You will f**k around and get natural life. This boy got a get outta jail FREE card. Don’t get emotional over your lady. It a get you in some sh*t you don’t want to be in," he wrote. "If U can get 5 years easy 4 some sh*t and I’m the support of my family. Why would it be wrong if ya lady had to take probation? Shit she ballin to lol."

T.I. then took to Twitter to say that he would not engage in any sort of beef on the social networking site. "Straight G code...No "TWWEFIN" here champ!!!! Peace 2da real og's we out!!!" he wrote.