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After massacring the game in 05, 50 is poise to conquer the charts with his new album, "BEFORE I SELF DESTRUCT". The Album will contain production from the usual suspects, and is due out next this spring. After the commercial and critically success of 50's first offering "GET RICH OR DIE TRYING". Many fans and critics felt that 50 would ascend to the reigns of Rap Legends, such as Biggie Smalls, Tupac Shakur, and Sir Hova (Jay Z). But after releasing his sophomore album "THE MASSARCE" in 05, those same fans and critics started singing a different tune.

THE MASSARCE (unlike 50's first album) was built to sell, and was loaded with radio friendly singles and lacked the hungry and passion of his debut. After this some critics started saying that 50, "Got rich and stop trying", Mocking the Mc's change of Direction in his music. But even with all the hate, THE MASSARCE, live up to its title. Selling over a million copies in its first week (which was really a half a week, the album got release on Friday due to heavy bootlegging) and sound scanning over 7 million on the year.

In a recent interview with the ladies at Jewel Magazine, 50 spoke about the new direction of his new album by saying "Some lines in the songs will capture the innocence of my adolescence and the stuff I went through growing up". Critiquing himself he went on in the interview to say that he felt that he "overwrote" THE MASSARCE. In a recent interview with MTV 50 further explain the pressures his faced when making the massacre, and commented on Jay Z sudden lack of appeal with fans and critics.

"My second album was the toughest. You are in competition with yourself," he said. "It's always harder. The title of my new album, 'Before I Self Destruct'. Is a reflection of that pressure. In Jay-Z's case, he just ran into Jay-Z. The critics are comparing him to the old Jay-Z saying, 'his stuff wasn't as good as the older stuff, he looks too relaxed.' I saw on a TV show recently, 'he looks like he belongs in the office'. But what can 50 fans really expect from "Before I Self Destruct"?

50's response to MTV

"…I'm gonna do something different….nobody can be me; better than me. That's what the general public has bought into, 50 Cent."

You got it G Unit Fans! Look out for that new 50 cent Album coming this spring.Holla!

What happens when you put a one the world's most talented Chefs, with the most renown Doctor in history? The answer, Only Built For Cuban Linx pt 2!! That's right Wu fans, the master lyricist himself Raekwon the Chef has teamed up with the chairman of the board, Dr Dre. And has signed a deal with Aftermath to put out the sequel to his critically acclaimed Only Built For Cuban Linx. After experiencing the Big Bang in 06 with Busta Bust, Hip Hop fans everywhere patiently wait and salivate for the Chef's Aftermath, Wu tang stew. When asked by MTV what brought about the collaboration, Rae had this to say, "I just felt it was going to be something to excite the fans in hip-hop. Let them know I'm dealing with a whole list of thorough super producers that's making sure this legacy of Cuban Linx carries on. We thought it was a brilliant idea to have RZA and Dr. collaborate, us being big Dre fans. His classics sheet is way long. As well as RZA's."

With two of the biggest rap producers of all time manning the boards, it's safe to say we could see resurgence in New York Hip Hop in 07. To add fuel to the flame, it is also rumored that some of the beats that may appear on Cuban Linx pt 2, have been taken from the still yet unreleased, but soon to be classic, DeToX!

But are these signs of New York resurgence, or a West coast takeover? With rappers like Busta Rhymes, Papoose, LL Cool J, and now Raekwon. All lining up to work with the G-Unit/Shady/Aftermath Empire, it leaves one to wonder is the spotlight returning to the East Coast? Or is the East Coast running west for the spotlight? Even New York darlings like Jay Z and Nas has enlisted the help of the great Doctor to put the finishing touches their albums.

But Whether New York Hip hop is in for resurgence or a takeover. One thing's for sure, with projects like Cuban Linx pt 2 and Detox on the way, Hip hop is far from dead. Sorry Nas, I guess you'll have to find something else to write about on your next album Lol.

IS HE FIREMAN OR HOMO? (emphasis on the word homo).

  After heating us up with the Carter 1, he torched us with the Carter 2 in 06. Earning a gold plaque and approval nods from critics and fans alike, but that was the up side; let's talk about what's going down. In a recent interview with Complex magazine Lil Wayne went on record to diss Pharrell and the Clipse, saying "I don't see no fucking Clipse. This is a fucking legend you're talking to right here. How many years them niggas been around? Who the fuck is Pharrell? Do you really respect him? That nigga wore BAPE and y'all thought he was weird. I wore it and y'all thought it was hot. What I gotta go in the store and say, 'I like these colors but I can't buy them because other rappers wore them?'"

Before closing the interview Wayne also went on to attacked Jay Z, saying "I'm better than him, I'm 24 years old. ... I'm 13 years deep with five albums and 10 million records sold. I don't like what he's saying about how he had to come back because hip-hop's dead and we need him...What the f--- do you mean? If anything it's reborn, so he's probably having a problem with that. You left on a good note, and all of the artists were saying, 'Yo, this is Jay's house. He's the best.' Now he comes back and still thinks it's his house. ... It's not your house anymore, and I'm better than you."

But wait that's not all folks! The word on the street is that an underground rapper by the name of Gillie, was the MADD genius behind's Wayne's new style and lyrical transformation. Gillie, a now defunct member of the Cash Money camp spoke more on the situation during a interview with the Hip Hop DX. When asked about the ghost writing for Weezy F. Baby, he had this to say "I penned a lot of that shit, they had me around there. Nigga... Stunna gave me 200,000 when I signed. They was so in a rush to get a nigga into a deal they didn't do the publishing right there on the spot, they just wanted to get me ink. Soon as they got me ink then they wanted to discuss the publishing. Once they didn't want to give me the money I was asking for (for my publishing) then I knew it was a problem. I had talks and sit-downs with Wayne he didn't even know what publishing was and shit, so I start seeing what was really going on around here.  They just wanted me to play the backround, pen some shit, gimme a check, pen some more shit and gimme a check. So that's what I did got my money situation right and skated".

And finally but sure as hell not least, Wayne is facing allegations concerning his sexuality. Why? Check the picture up top, Wayne is kissing Baby!  So is he fireman or homo? (emphasis on homo) I'm going to let you decide on this on

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Over 25 million albums sold, two sold out world tours, and more #1 singles than billboard can chart. It's safe to say that 50 cent and G-unit are permanent staples in the world of hip hop. In early 2003 hip hop fans everywhere flooded the stores to get their hands on, the mostly highly anticipated hip hop album since "All eyes on me" or "life after Death". Get rich or die trying, sold an amazing 500,000 copies in just 24 hours, surpassing all sales projections and hopes (they only expected him to sell gold in a week). But 50 wasn't done, after ousting the R&B/Rap songstress, Ja rule, and crushing Murder inc. 50 debuted his crew and record label, G-Unit, releasing a string of muti-platinum hits through 2003 and 04.

Ok, so why am I writing this article? What happened? Well, that's a good question, but it's not really what happened, it's what didn't.  Since the beginning of 2005 every G-Unit release has done poorly in sales, with the exceptions of 50's" the massacre" and Game's the Documentary" (which was a joint venture between Dre and 50). G-Unit has no platinum plates for 05 and 06, which have some fans asking, "Could the movement be over?" Last year we saw the additions of MOP, MOBB DEEP, and the bad boy preacher himself, Mase. But unfortunately for G-Unit and 50, they haven't produced any results. In fact, they have proven to be more hassle than what their worth, MA$E for example, Signed with 50 last year, but has yet to drop a album due to his contractual woes with Bad Boy. MOP has been shelfed, for reasons still not cited, and MOBB DEEP latest LP has yet to touch Gold (lets not forget about Olivia getting drop).

So whats a gangsta to do? In a interview conducted in last months VIBE, 50 expressed his frustrations with the lack of sales, he stating in reference to G-Unit's music, "it was held to standards, its still quality material, so the person that picks it up isn't totally disappointed about it, there was something about our execution of the marketing of the project that didn't connect properly. The music itself was up to par, so it can't damage the brand." Or can it? In 2006 it was rumored that 50 was preparing to drop an album to increase sales in the last quarter. But was halted by Eminem, who recently stated in last month's VIBE that he didn't drop a album due to the "smell of failure" surrounding the industry right now.

Whether it's the smell of failure or a lack of connecting, the fact is, G-Unit ant selling. So as we wait on 50's next move, what can we expect?  Well look forward to G-Unit clothing toping $200 million, a new Buck album,  MA$E getting dropped, and hopefully a new 50 album. Because after all, 50 did say "This is chess/this an't checkers, these are warning shots/ after your next move I'll give you all I got"

"Why would you want war with someone like me...? It's like going to War with Bush "

Is what Jay Z proclaimed in the December issue of the XXL.  His new Album Kingdom Come has the streets murmuring, some Fans hating, and the press totally clueless.  As a Jay-Z fan myself I gotta to admit, the new album isn't quite what I expected.  Instead of opening bangers like the Dynasty intro, The Ruler's Back, and December off the Black Album.  Kingdom takes a more laid back approach, a more laid back Jay, quietly pointing out why he left the game, his new hustle, and  his reason for his highly anticipated return to hip hop, With lines like "As u see I can't leave so I do love you " he explains why he can't stay away.

But is it really love? Or just hustlers withdraw? If you recall in the movie Paid in Full. There's a scene Between Ace and his man Mitch, where Ace, after surviving a gunshot wound to the head is sprawled out on the couch talking about getting out the game.  Mitch listens, but then expresses his love for hustling and his unwillness to leave the game. With watery eyes Mitch exclaims" yeah... a nigga can leave the league" referring to the Dope game," but will the Fans still love me". So is it really love that brought JAY-Z back, or a inner Self loathing that can only be subdued by the stage, the limelight, and tons of adorning fans.

Or is he the new Bush? A republican who cares more about advancing his hold over less formidable foes and starving countries, than addressing the needs and the ills of the people ? If you were to ask LL, the roots, method man, and few other Def Jam Artists, they'll probably say he's a Black Republican.  A Black Republican who Conquered Nasty NaS like Bush Conquered IRAQ, and who is now reaping the monetary benefits by having GoD's Son sign at the same label that he controls.  They'll say this cuz this like BUSH and his republicans, Jay's been accused of only spending money and showing love to those who fully pledge allegiance  to his beloved and hated Carter Administration.

Is Hip Hop's savior? Well if Selling 700 thousand copies in your 1st week, only to experience an 80% drop in sales in your 2^nd week, is any indication. I'll say yes and no, but I'll let you decide.

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