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50 Cent and Eminem reveal the story behind their epic single "Patiently Waiting" in latest episode of Complex TV's Magnum Opus series dedicated to "celebrating the origin and cultural impact of music's greatest songs through the eyes of the creators as well as the peer who bore witness to the birth of a classic." -
The Best Selling Hip-Hop Albums of All Time: Eminem, Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G...Who's No. 1?
Thirty years ago on this day Run-D.M.C. were rewarded for its high sales, as its self-titled first album became the first hip-hop album in history to earn "Gold" status-which indicates more than 100,000 copies sold-nine months after its release. Hip-hop has come a long way in terms of styles and popularity in those 30 years, so the group's first album is far from the highest sellers in the genre anymore. -
50 Cent Signs $78 Million Underwear Deal with Derek Jeter and Timbaland Company Frigo RevolutionWear
50 Cent has his hands in multiple business ventures including headphones, Vitamin Water and a G-Unit clothing line. Now, you can add underwear to that list. The music mogul recently posted a message to Instagram that says he closed a deal with Frigo RevolutionWear that totaled $78 million. There has been no clarification whether that all goes to 50 or if that's the sum for all of the celebrities involved (Derek Jeter, Carmelo Anthony and Timbaland). -
50 Cent Compares Self To Tupac and Biggie, Announces 'Street King Immortal' Follow-Up
50 has always had a key aspect of the hip-hop game down: confidence. You'd be hard pressed to find many dudes in rap who exude the badassery that 50 does. This week, the Queens rapper took that bravado to a new level. -
50 Cent Reaches Out To Floyd Mayweather Following Earl Hayes’ Death, Calls Boxer His "Little Brother" Despite Past Beefs
50 Cent's friendship with Floyd Mayweather goes back more than a decade. Things started going downhill in 2012 after their joint promotions company The Money Team tore them apart - Mayweather backed out of it and left Fiddy with a $2 million loss. They had appeared to have patched things up until this summer when 50 bullied Mayweather on Instagram by challenging him to read a page from Harry Potter without messing it up, and there have been a few back-and-forth comments since then. While Fiddy might not have the best relationship right now with Mayweather, he still reached out to him following the tragic murder-suicide that Mayweather was a reported witness to. -
Label Splits Far More Intense Than Current Lil Wayne Drama: Dr. Dre and Death Row, The Game and G-Unit and More
Depending on how much faith you put in social media, it seems Lil Wayne is hellbent to get away from Cash Money Records due to the label allegedly refusing to release his Tha Carter V. Depending on how much faith you put in statements from management, it seems that Weezy won't be jumping ship. We're more inclined to believe the latter...after all, Cash Money kind of owns Wayne's personal label Young Money. Regardless, there have been uglier splits than this is the history of hip-hop. Here are a few of the most dramatic: -
Michael Brown, Eric Garner: 10 Tribute Songs From T.I., Alicia Keys, J. Cole, And More
Following the grand jury decisions regarding the police-related deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO and Eric Garner in Staten Island, NY, plenty of musicians have expressed their outrage and calls for peace and unity by releasing songs inspired by these incidents. Here are 10 songs inspired by the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. -
Listen To Eminem Freestyle On Baruch College Solo Vibes Radio in 1997 [LISTEN]
It has been nearly 20 years since 1997. There was a lot going on as the calendar ticked towards the new millennium. In 1997 Mike Tyson famously bit off Evander Holyfield's ear, Princes Diana was killed and the price of a movie ticket was about $4.50. It was also right when Eminem's career was first taking off, in between his debut album Infinite and the critically acclaimed follow-up The Slim Shady LP. 1997 was also the year he went on Baruch College's Solo Vibes Radio Show and delivered an on-air freestyle session with A.L. (All Lyrics). -
50 Cent's Son Marquise Jackson Hopes For Basketball Scholarship In College, Calls Floyd Mayweather 'An Inspiration' [WATCH]
50 Cent has made quite a name for himself in the hip-hop industry but his son Marquise Jackson isn't exactly looking to follow in his footsteps. After a highlight reel of Jackson playing basketball hit the Internet, the rapper's son revealed his hopes to receive a scholarship in college. He even gave a shout out to Floyd Mayweather calling him "an inspiration." -
Stream Eminem's 'Shady XV' Right Now, 'Lose Yourself' Rapper's New Compilation Celebrates 15 Years of Shady Records [LISTEN]
Eminem's new compilation that celebrates 15 years of Shady Records, Shady XV, is out now. The two-disc release, which features 12 new tracks and some greatest hits, is available to stream below via Spotify. -
50 Cent Accused of Fat-Shaming with Instagram Post for New EFFEN Vodka, Rapper Threw Shade at Diddy Too [PHOTOS]
50 Cent is no stranger to good marketing for products he endorses. Unfortunately, the "Candy Shop" rapper botched a recent Instagram promotion for his new EFFEN vodka -
Eminem, D12, Nate Dogg Featured on Shady Records 66-Track 'Shady Classics' Mixtape [LISTEN]
Shady Records dropped a new, 66-track mixtape earlier today (Nov. 22) in advance of the label's anniversary compilation, 'Shady XV.'
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