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50 Cent – "Murder One" [VIDEO]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:23:24 +0000

The grind never stops. As expected, 50 Cent has released the visual for his araabMUZIK produced "Murder One" record from his "The Lost Tape" release. This mixtape is already platinum in the hood. First Meek and Jada acheived diamond, now Curtis is headed in that direction with his achievements after four days. DJ Drama is somewhere with his feet kicked up laughing.

Eminem was featured on the record, there's no cameo by the Detroit MC. This is only the beginning to what I believe will be a long list of viral releases from this project. 50 appears to be rejunvenated and has been interested in making music once again after dropping "The Big 10", which was another instant success.

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Exclusive: 50 Cent Says "Now Is The Perfect Time" For The Lost Tape Mixtape

Latifah Muhammad — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:22:19 +0000

50 Cent's The Lost Tape mixtape just hit the streets but the project has been in the works for while now. In a statement sent to Hip-Hop Wired, the G-Unit head honcho revealed why he chose 2012 to drop the release via his website, just ahead of his new album. “The idea for me and DJ DRAMA came about in 2007. The same year I started THISIS50.com. So I put music out through the site to drive traffic,” he tells us.

“It was successful, we now have 850,000 registered members and we get 30,000,000 unique views per month. Now is the perfect time for this tape.”

While the Queens MC is still doing well on the music front, the same can't be said for G-Unit artist, Young Buck. Aside from heading back to jail for gun possession, Buck also dropped the treacherous new joint “Morning Show.” Maybe 50 will put some money on his books.

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50 Cent & DJ Drama - The Lost Tape Tracklisting

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:07 +0000

50 Cent will be releasing his highly anticipated Gangsta Grillz mixtape The Lost Tape today. Before then, Fif blesses us with the tracklisting hours before the official release.

In total, the "I Get Money" rapper will gives us 15 records of potential cook up that will include the likes of Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Jeremih, to name a few. Also look for production from araabMUZIK, Illmind and Swiff D. Review the tracklisting for DJ Drama hosted The Lost Tape below and stay tuned for the official download later today.

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50 Cent Eyeing Wiz Khalifa Collaboration [VIDEO]

Latifah Muhammad — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:01:45 +0000

With the release of his The Lost Tape mixtape one day away, 50 Cent is already looking towards future collaborations. The G-Unit head hinted to MTV News, that he will link with Wiz Khalifa on a new track. According to 50, while he was hospitalized last week, he received a tweet from the Taylor Gang rapper. "While I was sitting in the hospital, I saw Wiz Khalifa send a tweet out saying he got something, and he felt like it would be cool if I was actually on a record with him," he explained. "So I responded to him and I told him, 'Let's work.' I'm feeling good, I was feeling better by the time that tweet went through, so I said, 'Send it,' and I'll speak to him a little later on. Stay tuned to hear what happens next because it's gonna go down."

No word yet on when the feature will take place, or whose album it will appear on, but Khalifa has a lot to celebrate this days. The newly engaged MC, took home the coveted Top New Artist trophy at last night's Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Young Buck Evicted From His Mansion & Heading To Jail In 2 Months

Alvin aqua Blanco — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:36:10 +0000

Young Buck just stays losing. The former G-Unit rapper has been evicted from his Tennessee crib, reports TMZ. Not only has the Cashville, Ten-a-key MC been booted from his crib (he was ordered to clear out on May 16th), but he still owes Uncle Sam $300K in unpaid taxes. It turns out Buck losing his mansion is part of his ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

But it's not like Buck would have been staying at his now ex-home much in the coming month. A couple of days ago (see video below), the "Let Me In" rapper revealed that he would be heading back to jail for about two months. Although he didn't explain why he was going to the bing, a safe bet it has to do with the gun the feds found in his house during a raid back in 2010.

Back in March 2012, a vehicle Young Back was travelling in was shot at 11 times during a suspected drive by.

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50 Cent Feeds The Homeless [VIDEO]

Latifah Muhammad — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:06:20 +0000

50 Cent has had some health problems as of late, but before he found himself hospitalized, he was giving back to the community. The Queens rapper, posted a video of him serving over 250 meals to the homeless in support of City Harvest and Feeding America. In the video clip 50 rolls up his sleeves and gets to work just like the rest of the volunteers (and throws in a quick plug for his Street King energy drink).

Check out the footage after the jump.

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50 Cent ft. Kidd Kidd - "Ni**as Be Schemin'" [VIDEO]

Latifah Muhammad — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:03:42 +0000

50 Cent's may have pushed back the release date of his The Lost Tape mixtape, but he's still cookin.' Just to tide fans over, the Queens rapper dropped the video for “Ni**as Be Schemin,” off his The Big 10 mixtape. Directed by Eif Rivera, the nearly eight-minute long video plays out like a mini movie.

It's always good to see 50 back on that classic tip.

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50 Cent Talks New Album, Ending Beef With Game

Latifah Muhammad — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:35 +0000

50 Cent is ready to get back in full promotional mode. The G-Unit head is gearing up for the release of his The Lost Tape mixtape, and new album, the latter of which is out July 2. In a new interview, the rapper revealed that although the album is nearly done, he still has lots more work to do. "My project is pretty much done, but I'm not done writing," he told Bootleg Kev of Las Vegas radio station Hot 97.5

The Queens rapper, who was in town to watch his buddy Floyd Mayweather defeat Miguel Cotto, explained that unlike Before I Self-Destruct, the new release will not be a reflection of vintage 50 Cent records. "When you say 'take it back,' you're not leaving any room for growth," he said. "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 thinking it out a little more. They'll get a chance to see where I am."

Taking his time to put together the new album, has also made 50 have a change of heart in regards to his beef with Game. Although he's not completely over the long-standing disagreement, he has vowed not to rehash any old beef. "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."

While the Game rift is still not completely dead, the good news is that the public will be able to judge 50's lyrical growth, when The Lost Tape drops May 15.

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Lloyd Banks Pushes Back V6 Mixtape Release

Latifah Muhammad — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:38:32 +0000

Fans are going to have to wait a little while longer for Lloyd Banks' new music. The G-Unit rapper pushed back the release of his V6 mixtape, which was set to drop tomorrow. "Still a few things I have to do with the tape,it's not droppin monday..but soon after!" he wrote via Twitter.

Last month Banks released "Wake Up," off V6, but it appears that he has more work to do, before unleashing the project to the public. "I just want it to be delivered the right way. Trust me, it's worth the wait! You won't be disappointed."

With new music from Banks, and 50 Cent releasing his The Lost Tape mixtape, next month, G-Unit just might be ready to re-claim their throne.

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50 Cent To Release The Lost Tape Mixtape Next Month

Latifah Muhammad — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:06:27 +0000

50 Cent is officially ready for fans to hear his new music. The Queens rapper is set to drop his The Lost Tape mixtape, with DJ Drama, May 15.

Taking to Twitter to announce the news, Friday (April 27), 50 promised that the project won't disappoint. “The LOST TAPE is coming out on the 15^th,” he wrote. “Nothing but heat watch how it shake things up.”

The mixtape's lead single, “Remain Calm,” will debut tonight on DJ Drama's Shade 45 Sirius XM show, while the entire release is a follow up to last year's The Big 10 mixtape, and 2009's Forever King. Earlier this week 50 also announced that his next studio album will be released sometime in July.

Outside of the music, the G-Unit front man is legendary for clocking major business deals. He recently teamed with GSN Digital for a Facebook blackjack game, has a line of headphones, and is still working hard at his acting career. His next movie role is The Tomb, co-starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.