Last week I learned a lot about the industry. There were artists I had heard about but hadn't heard, moves that were made that seemed odd and some events that have sparked predictions. I feel enlightened.

T.I. Is An Author
One of the facts I became hip to was T.I.'s novel and it's importance in his career.
Tip has been on every and any talk show from Chelsea Lately to The View promoting his book Power & Beauty. I think it's a great strategy to push a book once you leave prison, and considering 50 Cent, Malice and every other rapper that has work in Barnes & Nobles, "author" is the new "emcee."

50 Cent talked about his childhood and experience with being a bully on The Gayle King Show. He hopes his book will enlighten the youth and if he hasn't already, he's definitely getting Gayle's panties.

After Oprah's best bud admitted to telling her kids they may have a new stepfather, she asked Curtis, "If 50 Cent, Curtis Jackson and Gayle King got together, do you know the scandal that would cause?"

Yes we do.

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Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson talked to Angie Martinez about some positive things he's doing and of course he sparked a little bit of controversy.

50's Street King movement to give 1 million meals to starving children is a wonderful feat, but the Queens bred emcee feels pretty hungry himself as Angie refers to him as an "underdog" right now.

Jackson talks about taking a jab at Lil Wayne and confirms he was "making reference to his actions" since he feels Weezy is attempting to gain a different audience by skateboarding.

Listen to the audio of the interview to see how Curtis feels about Rick Ross having seizures, Fat Joe slimming down and Ray J allegedly punching Fabolous.

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50 Cent Aims To Feed 1 Million People In One Week

In honor of United Nations World Food Day, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is once again stepping up to the plate, this time by challenging the world to help provide one million meals for hungry children in just one week.

From Monday, October 17 to Sunday, October 23, every time someone "Likes" 50's new Street King energy shots on Facebook, (http://bit.ly/Hustleto1MM)  he will provide a meal to a child in need.

In addition, Jackson will match the donation and provide a million more meals if the Like count reaches 1 million within the week.

"People who want to help fight hunger are not being asked to donate or pay anything to help. It's real simple. All they have to do is Like the Street King page on Facebook and I will give a meal to a hungry kid," said Jackson.

Once a user Likes the page, he or she will be encouraged to invite friends to do the same.

Jackson and Street King will work with the United Nations World Food Programme to fulfill the meal donation as they continue to fight hunger worldwide.

Fans are encouraged to get additional information about the United Nations World Food Programme and World Food Day by visiting wfp.org/dreams or streetking.com/giving-back.

"The Street King movement is rapidly gaining momentum and we are making a difference in the lives of people around the world every day," added Jackson.

"We've already given meals to millions of kids and have the power to give two million more in just one week. Each day we get closer to our goal of providing one billion meals over the next five years and helping end world hunger."

As previously reported, the line of energy shots is 50 Cent's latest endeavor with an aim to provide 1 billion meals over the next five years to needy people in Africa.

Unlike other rappers 50 obviously takes his charitable endeavors seriously, he was spotted launching the line with a parade in New York and recently stood alongside dignitaries like Desmond Tutu at the “Every Woman, Every Child” MDG reception.

50 Cent is continuing to expand his acting repertoire with a new role as an Alaskan pimp in the upcoming thriller, The Frozen Ground.

The film based in the 1980s, will begin filming October 17 in Anchorage, and is based on the true story of serial killer Robert Hansen.

John Cusack will play Hansen, the "Butcher Baker" who murdered more than 17 Alaska prostitutes and strippers in the 1970s and 1980s.

Nicolas Cage stars as a state trooper investigating the case.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson will also get credit as an executive producer of the film but the director isn't giving much info on his role in the film other than the fact that it is "substantial."

50 Cent continued the promotion of his new "Street King Energy" drink Wednesday by hosting a launch party with a slew of celebrities.

Included in that lineup was actress Tika Sumpter, Angela Simmons, Tyson Beckford and the rapper's official DJ, DJ Whoo Kid.

As previously reported, the line of energy shots is 50 Cent's latest endeavor with an aim to provide 1 billion meals over the next five years to needy people in Africa.

With every shot purchased, a meal is provided for a child in need.

Check out 50 doing good in the hood and celebrating "Street King" below.

With every shot purchased, a meal is provided for a child in need.

As previously reported“Street King” will launch nationwide in September and feature Orange Mango and Grape varieties for $2.49 to $2.99.

The energy shot contains 100 percent natural flavors, no artificial colors and is made with a natural source of caffeine derived from coffee beans.

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50 Cent wants to feed one billion children. 50's global movement is called Street King and he is launching his new Street King energy shot to fund the mission.

The G-Unit general talks about his goal to sell the energy shots and provide a meal with every item that is purchased.

Curtis reflects on being poor but not hungry as a child growing up in Queens.

 "We create new energy by utilizing our own energy. If we utilize our voices in different ways, it'll make everyone aware of the issues that they're probably not conscious of, and we can be effective."

Wait, is that you Curtis?

Well we think it is...

Rap mogul 50 Cent was spotted in Aruba last night, sporting a new look haircut for the premiere of his new movie Things Fall Apart at the Aruba Film Festival.

Maybe the mop top look is in this summer...

Take a look.

Hit the next pages to get a couple more glances at Curtis' new do.

The owner of Cheetah Vision Films has joined the cast of “Odd Thomas”, a supernatural thriller based on the Dean Koontz bestselling novel.

According to Variety, 50 will play Shamus Cocobolo, a blind deejay who helps the hero uncover a Satanic plot.

Starring alongside 50 will be Addison Timlin, Willem Dafoe, Patton Oswalt, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nico Tortorella.

"Odd Thomas" will begin production in Santa Fe, N.M.

As previously reported 50 recently wrapped the Bruce Willis-Ryan Phillippe film "Set Up.”