G-Unit's Lloyd Banks Says Going Independent Is 'A Very Smart Option'
Since 50 Cent's G-Unit Records fulfilled its obligations to Interscope, they have been free agents ... and rumors have put them as going indie, since their fanbase is solid.
The Unit's Lloyd Banks recently weighed in on the speculation, saying that while going independent makes more sense to them, they still have a few options on the table before he sets an exact date for his forthcoming third solo LP.
Especially, since he's been able to generate ... Continue Reading
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Q&A With Freeway: Talks Stimulus Package, Going Indie & Jay-Z Devil Worshiping Rumors
The hip-hop world is always changing. New rappers come and go every single day. Surviving in this game takes talent, hard work and connections. Just ask Philly rapper Freeway.
Freeway came into the game at the height of Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records' success. State Property was a seven-man group from Philadelphia that gave Jay-Z the street credibility he needed and they took on all beefs without hesitation. Freeway said one of the best metaphors ... Continue Reading
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50 Cent Lends Support For Former Madam Kristin Davis' Run For Office?
Infamous madam Kristin Davis, known for hooking up former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer with prostitutes, announced recently that she plans to run for Spitzer's old seat in the next election, and she's getting some big help from a player in the hip-hop world.
According to TheBoomBox.com, Davis made the announcement over the weekend during a Libertarian convention, saying she had the necessary business and finance experience required. She also added ... Continue Reading
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15 Minutes With Olivia: Life After G-Unit
Olivia wants everyone to know that she's more than just a pretty girl. Signed to J Records in 2001, her self-titled debut, which birthed the hit "Bizounce", was one of the hottest records of the year. Professional differences led to her split with J Records and move to Interscope, which brought along with it a new, yet brief, chapter in her career with G-Unit. Not only was she 50's leading lady, she was also the only R&B artist in a group full ... Continue Reading
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In Rotation: Fat Joe, Young Jeezy, Erykah Badu, Joell Ortiz, Novel, Ludacris & More
We're kicking off the week with new downloads to get those eardrums in shape. Both soul queen Erykah Badu and New Yorker Fat Joe release promising first singles of their highly-anticipated albums, while Joell Ortiz & Novel, CJ and Cassidy drop individual mixtapes. The list is completed with remixes, tributes and the usual stuff from Rick Ross, Birdman and Lil Wayne.
Joell Ortiz & Novel - Defying The Predictable (Mixtape) - Listen Here
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G-Unit's Tony Yayo Puts New Mixtape, Gunpowder Guru, Up For Sale
G-Unit's Tony Yayo recently dropped a new mixtape, titled Gunpowder Guru, a prequel to his upcoming official album.
But, instead of dropping it for free on ThisIs50.com, as most members of G-Unit do, he's making it available for sale at many digital retailers.
In a recent interview with MTV's Mixtape Daily, Yayo said he was inspired by how 50 Cent has been able to cash in on merch, so he's selling the upcoming tape.
"It's [coming out] now, available ... Continue Reading
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50 Cent Explains Olivia Failure, Says He Lost Millions in Just Hair & Make-Up
50 Cent has explained in the past the strides he's taken to launch the careers of his G-Unit Records roster. He even, at one point, said he had to cut the artists off financially.
While the original G-Unit members -- Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks -- are still standing, others have come and gone. One, in particular, is the sole R&B artist on the label, Olivia.
With the former G-Unit First Lady out on her own, fans have been left wondering what really ... Continue Reading
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