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50 Cent can admit when he is totally wrong and his gambles don’t pay off. For most of last year, he took the advice of Interscope Records and fell back from the mixtape circuit because the label had advised him that it was taking away from his official record sales. That was right around the time DJ Drama and Don Cannon were having issues with the RIAA.

But 50 has made up for lost time in the past six months, releasing three mixtapes since last fall.

“They think I’m crazy,” 50 told us last week in his Connecticut mansion, chuckling about what Eminem and Shady Records tell him about giving away so much material for free. “Sometimes [Em] misses why I put it out. He goes, ‘Why did you put it out?’ But I can’t be as hot as I’m gonna be if I don’t play around. I gotta spar before I go fight the champ. That’s my concept of it. If I don’t go out and make material and lock in, I’m not gonna make the best possible material for the next [official] project.”

Fif — who has been working on a new freestyle with Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo over the beat of Snoop Dogg’s “Neva Have 2 Worry” — obviously hasn’t been slowed down by any of his recent issues with his hip-hop peers. Lately he and Fat Joe have been going back and forth in interviews, songs and Photoshopped pictures on the Web.

“The Hip-Hop Weekly [a fake cover] came out, and it was a thing with [Benzino] supposed to be [sleeping] with Fat Joe’s wife,” 50 said. “I didn’t make that. I didn’t have anyone [Photoshop] that. Why would you do that? I work for Hip-Hop Weekly? They’ll know that there are issues between me and Joe, so when he approaches them, they’ll say, ‘Nah, it must be 50. You know how 50 is.’ But I didn’t care, ’cause I don’t like Joe neither. It doesn’t matter to me that they did it, but it didn’t come from me.”

But several days ago, 50 did hold a mock funeral for Joe online. In the video, he started to cry, saying the SoundScan returns of Joe’s The Elephant in the Room killed him. He also warned Joe’s friend Rick Ross not to align himself too tightly with the Terror Squad general.

“Rick Ross is doing good,” 50 elaborated. “I also complimented him that he had the #1 album. I said, ‘Just don’t stand too close to this fat piece of …’ I’m saying that because of what [Joe’s] trying to do. He runs to Miami and hangs out with them like he’s running Miami? Does Fat Joe run Miami? I don’t think Fat Joe runs Miami. I think people from Miami would be upset you’re even questioning that. The fact he can influence DJ Khaled on the radio, does that mean Fat Joe runs Miami? … I don’t care if [Khaled] ever plays my records. He’s not important enough to what I’m doing for it to matter. Not to say Miami doesn’t count. He doesn’t count for it to matter to me.”

The G-Unit album, tentatively titled Shoot to Kill, is slated for this summer, while Fif’s next solo LP, Before I Self Destruct, is coming toward the end of this year.

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50 Cent has made it clear about the status of Young Buck, one of his artists who has had a shaky relationship with the company for several months. 50 Cent revealed today that the Tennessee rapper was no longer in G-Unit the group, but would still record for the label.

“You can look at it and see that’s Game [former G-Unit rapper] all the way. I was giving him a chance, giving him the benefit of the doubt [to remain with the group]. You can take this as an official notice right here – pretty much you can say: Young Buck is no longer in the group G-Unit, but signed to G-Unit [Records] as a solo artist,” 50 Cent told DJ Envy, a co-host on the Hot 97 Morning Show with Miss Jones.

Most recently, Young Buck revealed that he had not collected any royalty income as an artist on G-Unit Records, a subsidiary of Interscope. Those reports were quickly dispelled by Sha Money XL, manager of Young Buck, who said the rapper was “waving the G-Unit flag strong.”

“There has been a new rumor going around that 50 Cent has not paid Young Buck any royalties,” Sha Money XL told AllHipHop.com. “I, as Buck’s manager and as former President of G-Unit Records, want to make it clear: that is false. Young Buck has cleared over $10 million dollars working under 50 Cent’s and my guidance.”

Young Buck, born David Darnell Brown, was expected to appear on Shoot to Kill, the follow up to G-Unit’s 2003 debut album titled Beg For Mercy.

Young Buck once was to lead the charge for 50 Cent’s G-Unit Sout imprint. Instead, the rapper started Cashville Records and signed rap vet C-Bo and The Outlawz, who were a part of Tupac’s inner circle of emcees.

But has also started David Brown clothing to supplement his rap offerings.

50 Cent and The Game initially parted ways, because the Compton upstart wouldn’t assume beefs with Nas and Fat Joe that the rest of G-Unit had declared.

Mike Jones recently revealed the official release date for his sophomore album titled Voice Of The Streets.

The Houston bred rapper divulged to BET.com last week that his oft-delayed album will hit shelves on July 7th.

He also revealed that the next single off the set will be “Cuddy Buddy” which features Twista, Lil Wayne and T-Pain.

“A ‘Cuddy Buddy’ is when a man and a woman are in a relationship and things aren’t working out like they supposed to, the woman veers off to go holler at her Cuddy Buddy,” Mike Jones explained. “She goes off to call me, she calls Twista, she calls T-Pain and she calls Lil’ Wayne. We got the Keith Sweat sample ‘How Deep Is Your Love,’ in there and it’s right man.”

As reported earlier, Voice Of The Streets will also feature appearances from Hurricane Chris, Chamillionaire, Krayzie Bone, Z-Ro, Lil Mo, Trey Songz, Pimp C and Bun B.

A judge yesterday (April 4) accepted 50 Cent’s request to evict Shaniqua Tompkins, his ex-girlfriend and mother to his ten year old son Marquis, from his Long Island, New York home.

As reported earlier, 50 and Tompkins were embroiled in a bitter legal battle over child support payments last year.

50 was initially ordered to pay $25,000 a month in child support to Tompkins but a judge would cut it down to $6,700 this year on condition that Tompkins used the money to find a new residence.

According to The New York Post, 50 told the judge Thursday that he wanted Tompkins evicted from the house because she has not attempted to find a new residence and is taking advantage of the fact he pays all the bills for the Long Island home.

“To have her living there with her boyfriend and several other people is inappropriate,” 50 said. “She’s in the house with people I’m not responsible to pay housing for.”

“She doesn’t want to work. She doesn’t want to do anything,” he added. “She has a sense of entitlement over me because she was around before I had success.”

The judge sided with 50 to evict Tompkins from the Long Island house and gave Tompkins until the end of the school year to move.

In retaliation, Tompkins filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the G-Unit honcho yesterday claiming that the rapper promised to buy her the house.

Hip-Hop Weekly publisher Raymond “Benzino” Scott is back to set the record straight. In an exclusive with SOHH the former Source owner reveals an interesting experience he shared with rival 50 Cent back in 2000 and also addresses recent allegations made by Fif regarding certain photoshopped images.

In an interview with MTV last week, 50 (born Curtis Jackson) rejected rumors that the altered images that appeared on the fake Hip-Hop Weekly cover of Benzino with Fat Joe’s wife, was his doing. Instead Fif blamed Zino and HHW, implying the publication printed the altered image to stir controversy between the rival rappers.

Insulted that 50 would insinuate Hip-Hop Weekly would publish such an image, Benzino phoned in to SOHH to clear the air.

“50 is real cunning at what he does,” Benzino told SOHH. “I’m not into photoshopping. What him and Joe got going on- is between him and Joe. I don’t have nothing to do with that. I think [50] just wanted to answer that, just to see if there was a division between me and Joe, which there isn’t.”

On March 24, 2000, outside of New York’s defunct recording studio Hit Factory, the heated rivalry between Murder Inc. and a then up and coming 50 Cent, took a turn for the worse when an altercation ensued between Ja Rule’s and 50’s camps, resulting in Fif being stabbed by Ramel “Black Child” Gill, a rapper affiliated with the Inc.

Three males, including Fif were treated for stab wounds at Roosevelt hospital.

Today, it is still unclear on what exactly transpired that night, as both camps have released conflicting accounts, but Zino revealed to SOHH that after the brawl, he aided Mr. Jackson and made sure the embattled rapper arrived at the hospital safely.

“The first-time I met 50 was when the situation at the Hit Factory had happened with him and Murder Inc,” Benzino recalled. “I was with the Made Men and we were recording at Sony studios which was a couple of buildings down. One of the guys from the group, Mr. Jesus, had bought 50 in. At that time he came down and said [50] wanted to meet me or whatever, so he came in the lounge and showed us he got stabbed.

At the time, Benzino only knew of Fif through his producers Tone and Poke. According to Benzino, a wounded 50 stepped into the studio to meet and greet him, but once he saw the rapper was hurt, he secured a vehicle for 50 to take.

“We had a car service when I was with the Source at the time,” he explained, “and I called [50] a car and sent him on his way. Everything was good. We haven’t spoken to each other since, with the whole Source and Eminem thing. I guess it was really impossible for the communication to take place.”

According to Benzino, he and 50 shared a mutual respect for one another. The two actually spoke about collaborating on a track.

“I saw him in Puerto Rico,” Zino recalled. “I guess that was the time he just signed with Eminem. [50] came over and gave me a hug and said ‘what up.’ We started talking about doing a track together through Sha Money. [But] once the Eminem thing took place, all of that fell apart.”

Today, Benzino looks to keep the nonsense in the past, but he believes the damage, which ensued between him and Em, may have forever sealed any future reconciliation.

“I’m a keep it 100, there’s so much damage and so much bullsh*t as far as his side of the fence and my side of the fence, I don’t see that happening,” Benzino explains. “[But] I’m not one of these *ssholes. I’m always for the bigger picture.”

Bobby Creekwater may be known more for his Shady Records affiliation than his actual music, but that should change soon.

According to published reports, the ATLien is prepping the release of two projects.

The first is an EP with Alchemist, Second Hand Smoke. The first single, “Fuckin Up My Cool” is circulating the net [click here to listen…], and the project will be offered as a free download on each of their web sites soon. Second Hand Smoke also serves as a precursor to Alchemist’s upcoming album, Chemical Warfare, as previously reported by HipHopDX [click here to read…].

Creekwater’s debut full-length, A Brilliant Mistake, should hit stores this summer. Executive produced by Eminem, the disc will feature production from Mr. Porter, Alchemist and Don Cannon.

Up until this point, Creekwater’s Shady discography was primarily limited to his five songs on 2006’s Eminem Presents The Re-Up, which was a compilation album released to introduce the newest signees to Shady Records. Still, last year did see him drop two mixtapes, Back To Briefcase and Anthem 2 Da Streetz II, on his own.

WASHINGTON — Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and singer-actress Beyonce Knowles married Friday in New York, People magazine reported on its Web site, citing an unidentified friend of the couple.

The report quoted the friend as saying, “It happened earlier this evening. Jay wanted it to be a really private affair — close friends and family.”

Representatives for the couple were unavailable to confirm the report, which added that the ceremony was followed by a party at the rapper’s TriBeCa apartment.

Guests included Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles, her father and manager Mathew, her sister Solange, Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and friend Gwyneth Paltrow, it said.

The report followed widespread speculation that drew swarms of media to the street outside Jay-Z’s penthouse Friday.

A parade of sport utility vehicles with tinted windows was seen coming and going from the garage late in the afternoon, one of them carrying two people dressed in chef’s uniforms carrying large, square, white boxes on their laps.

And men dressed in tuxedos were spotted on the roof of the building, where a white tent was erected.

People touched off the celebrity wedding watch this week when it reported the couple, who have been dating for several years, had taken out a wedding license in Scarsdale Village, New York, valid for 60 days.

Gossip blogger Perez Hilton fanned the flames when he reported the wedding would take place Friday, then followed up by posting the address of Jay-Z’s apartment as the location.

Matrimonial union between Jay-Z, 37, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Beyonce, 26, also known by her full name Beyonce Knowles, would mark one of the highest-profile celebrity unions in recent years.

The two have been romantically linked since September 2002, and they performed together in music videos for two of her hit singles, “Crazy in Love” and “Deja Vu.”

Beyonce rose to fame as a member of the glittery R&B act Destiny’s Child but emerged as a superstar in her own right with her big-screen turn as Foxxy Cleopatra in the 2002 film comedy “Austin Powers in Goldmember.” The following year Beyonce scored a hit with her debut solo album, “Dangerously in Love,” collecting five Grammys along the way.

The Houston native earned a Golden Globe nomination in 2006 for her role as a Diana Ross-like character in “Dreamgirls,” a big-screen adaptation of the Broadway hit musical.

Her marriage to Jay-Z comes as the hip-hop artist and record executive is in talks with concert promoter Live Nation for a deal reported to be worth about $150 million, rivaling the biggest music contracts ever.

The onetime street hustler from Brooklyn ran the landmark rap label Def Jam Records as president for several years, but stepped down from that post in December.

Alicia Keys, who scored the year’s second-highest debut with As I Am, slips just one spot to No. 2 this week according to Neilsen’s SoundScan. The songstresses’ third album pushed 348,500 copies for a two-week total of 1,092,200.

Teen sensation Chris Brown climbs one spot to No. 9 this week with 120,800 copies sold of his sophomore album, Exclusive. After three weeks, the album has scanned 525,400 discs with help from guests The Game, Big Boi, Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West and T-Pain.

Jay-Z slips 6 spots to No. 14, pushing 86,500 copies of the concept album American Gangster, which features production from Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, DJ Toomp and Diddy as well as guest spots from Nas and Lil Wayne. After three weeks, the God MC’s sales total stands at 643,000.

Fresh off her performance on the American Music Awards with country duo Sugarland, Beyonce magically appears at No. 19 with 73,300 copies sold of B’Day. Released last September, the album’s sales total now stands at 2,983,300.

Former Black Eyed Pea Fergie continues to defy the odds after 62 weeks on the charts, climbing 12 spots to No. 26 this week. Her solo debut, The Dutchess, moved 56,300 copies for a total of 2,987,200 albums sold.

Keyshia Cole slumps one spot to No. 27 this week with 54,000 sold of her sophomore album, Just Like You. After 9 weeks, Cole’s sales total stands at 676,900.

Soulja Boy drops three spots this week to No. 32, selling 44,200 of his debut disc, Souljaboytellem.com. After eight weeks, the rapper/dance instructor has sold 381,200 copies.

Kanye West falls five spots to No. 39, selling 39,400 copies of his third disc, Graduation. After 11 weeks, the super producer and rapper has moved 1,714,000 units.

Bearded emcee Freeway debuted at No. 42 this week, selling 36,000 copies of Free At Last, his first CD since 2003’s Philadelphia Freeway. The disc features appearaces by Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and Scarface, among others.

Next week look for Pitbull to make an appearance on the Hip-Hop and R&B Charts.

As previously reported, Cash Money Records CEO Birdman and his brother Ronald “Slim” Williams” were among 16 people arrested for marijuana possession in Kingsport, Tennessee.According to the Kingsport News Times, the 16 person entourage left the Kingsport Justice Center in rental cars at 1:30 am this morning (Wednesday 28), after posting $1,500 bonds.Originally reported to have been arrested with a pound of marijuana, the Cash Money Records co-founder denies the claim and states that there was only a “misdemeanor amount” inside the RV.
Birdman continued to denounce reports stating that he isn’t in trouble with the law for carrying guns.

“The guns we had were good. I do carry a gun and I am licensed,” Baby told MTV. “Tennessee is one of the states I can tote in. We know the guidelines [for carrying weapons].” Baby also took the time to clarify that he is NOT married and that the 18-year old woman Kingsport News Times originally reported to be his wife is merely a friend of someone in his entourage.
“I’m not married. Never! Been! Married! Plus, that girl was 18!” Baby said. “I don’t get down like that! Plus, if I was married, why would I keep it a secret?”
While a court date has been set for March 11, Birdman is currently promoting the release of his upcoming solo album, 5 * Stunna, which hits shelves December

“This record, I’m just pulling out my sword, dipping it in some melted vinyl, pulling it out and cutting everything in sight. Crazy!”

With talk like that, LL Cool J will have to deliver one of the most magnificent records of his career when Exit 13 finally drops next year.

“It’s an incredible feeling” said Cool J, who proclaims this is the best album he’s done in almost a decade. “And you know what? I have to give 50 props for that. If a guy calls you on the phone and says, ‘You know what? Your last record was kinda slow and this was a little weak.’ It was like, ‘Yo, I just thought the record was slow, man, don’t mess my LL up.’ It’s great. One of the most important things in making records, you can’t think you know everything in music. I’m humble. I’m confident, but I’m humble.

“I don’t mind having a conversation with a guy who seems to have his finger on the pulse and having a conversation with him and talking with him and seeing if he can push me a little bit and get my mojo back,” he added. “I didn’t feel I fell off, but I felt I was a little bit out of touch with the things I should be thinking about. I needed to get a little more focused and close to my people and closer to the street.

“It’s more honest,” he continued. “We haven’t worked together for months now, but [50] helped me set the fun. I got loose, I’ve been really just in the lab, but he helped me set the tone. I had fun getting loose again. It was competitive, ’cause we made records together, records that may or may not make the album. All types of hidden records. He pushed me. Now my vertical is back and I can dunk on all of them. I’mma dunk on them so crazy.”

Mixtape Monday heard some of the records recently. There’s “Champion,” which he boastfully describes as being “the apex of eroticism.” He says the title is like “putting the pedal to the metal and escaping the nonsense and drama and going 100 miles an hour on the highway at night looking at the white lines as they blend together. It’s vicious.” On “Rock the Pole” he’s being taken to the brink by a dancer.

“New York Gangsters” is the first song leaked off the LP. L plans to shoot a video for it soon. In it, he speaks about his aspirations as a shorty to be a drug dealer, but being swayed in a different direction.

“I never chose to talk about that because it just didn’t strike me as something to talk about,” he explained. “To be honest with you, the guys I grew up with in that life, we’re quiet. Maybe they got caught and got famous later, but when it came to being around that type of society, it wasn’t something to talk about. … Now it’s a way to flip it and say, ‘Yes, I hung out with them, and yes, I even wanted to be involved,’ but ultimately my man went to jail, and him going to jail allowed me to continue to pursue my music more relentlessly and make a decision to really focus on my music and career. It is possible to make a decision to not be in the life of dope pushin’. You can escape that life, take the same energy they use and apply it to something positive. This record is a great reminder of that fact.

“Me, personally, I get sick of all the elitist stuff that goes on,” he continued of the album’s subject matter. “For me, although I’ve done it from time to time, I think we’re getting to the place where [some rappers feel] if I don’t say I’m better than you or richer than you then I’m not supposed to say nothing. I don’t think I have to look down on all my hip-hop fans. I would never see Mick Jagger onstage talking about, ‘I’m fabulously wealthy. More money, immediately.’ I think it’s time to connect with people on a more realistic level. People are blue-collar. Everybody is not rich. People get tired of you telling them you’re better than them. Overall, it’s too much now. Enough with the frontin’ and flossing — just make a hot record.” …