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50 Cent opens up about falling in love with Cuban Link

During one of the first episodes of Mary J. Blige’s new BET series called The Wine Down, 50 Cent opened up about his relationship and feelings with fitness trainer and Instagram influencer Cuban Link, whose real name is Jamira Haines.

In addition to discussing his career in music and television industries and his experience of getting shot back in the days, Fif shared a few details about his relationship with Cuban Link to the Queen of Hip Hop-Soul.

“I am in a friendship with a woman, and I am finding gratification out of seeing her happy. At that point, I think I am in love with her. Cause even if her friends or her people are there, and they are doing their thing, I am happy because I know she is really happy at that point. You understand? It is not necessarily coming from me, but that is how I interpret love.” said 50 Cent.

Cuban Link reposted the clip on her Instagram stories. In the caption, she wrote: “Wasn’t it. This is so sweeetttt.” The fitness influencer also implied the video made her cry before adding, “literally warmed my heart.”

You can check out the video clip from the new episode below:

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50 Cent, Kxng Crooked & Page Kennedy defend Eminem against Melle Mel comments

In a recent interview with The Art Of Dialogue, legendary rapper Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five questioned Eminem’s place in top 5 greatest rappers of all time list. “Obviously, he is a capable rapper. He got a rhyme style. But he is white! He is white! If Eminem was just another ni–a like the rest of us, would he be top 5 on that list when there are at least 35 ni–as that can rhymes just as good as him?! If he was a black rapper he would not even make a list.”

50 Cent was quick to come out in defense of Eminem. In his latest Instagram post, Fiddy shared Melle Mel’s picture and in the caption, he wrote: “There was more money selling dope than being in Hip Hop when Melly Mel was popping, the culture has grown so much. I am not sure if it would be what it is today with out artist like Eminem. S–t I am not sure I would be who I am with out him but you know it is competitive so ni–as gonna hate. LOL f–k outta here ! We sucker free.”

Kxng Crooked also defended Eminem in the 5 minutes video clip the California rapper recorded specially for the topic: “That was the funniest clip I’ve seen all day. I could not stop laughing for 5 minutes straight because his posture is demeanor like he was serious. I was not offended by what he said because it’s his opinion but then I saw in my mind him and Marshall doing a battle and I could not stop laughing.”

Crooked continues: “I was not shocked what Melle Mel said. I was not surprised but let’s jump to educational part real quick. There is a privilege that comes with being white in the American Music Industry. That’s obvious. It’s just a fact. Now, let’s change Eminem into a black rapper real quick. He’s a black rapper. He has Jimmy Iovine, Paul Rosenberg, Dr. Dre behind him, how far do you think he’ll get with that kind of weaponry behind his music? I think we all can agree that he’ll get pretty far right? Now lets take color all the way out of the equation. If somebody decided to create a round table and only the most brilliant lyricists in the history of hip-hop could sit I’d be sitting at that table like ‘what’s happening Marshall?’ Eminem will be sitting at that table! So, as one of the most brilliant hip-hop writers in the history of the culture what do you think Eminem deserves? Every f–king thing he has cause he is brilliant.

“I’m not saying Rakim, KRS, Kool G, Kane, DOC, Pharoahe Monch, Kurupt etc don’t deserve it. They deserved the world too. All genius level lyricists deserve whatever accolades they receive for the hard work and dedication to the craft and to the culture that they put in and that does not exclude Eminem.” – Crooked I added.

Detroit rapper and actor Page Kennedy also came out in defense of Eminem on Twitter: “Melle Mel sound like a hater saying Eminem only top 5 cause he white. Ni–a you know how many white rappers there have been. Have any of them ever been in top anything? No stfu. If Melle was white do he think he would be in the top? Top-less is about it.”

Melle Mel sound like a hater saying @eminem only top 5 cause he white. Ni–a you know how many white rappers there have been. Have any of them ever been in top anything? No stfu. If Melle was white do he think he would be in the top? Top-less is about it.

— Page Kennedy (@PageKennedy) March 4, 2023

50 Cent teases GTA TV series, will Eminem jump in?

50 Cent is teasing Grand Theft Auto collaboration on Instagram! In his latest cryptic post, Fiddy shared a classic “Vice City” logo with the caption: “I will Explain this later, GLG, GreenLightGang this s–t bigger than POWER trust me. BOOM.”

If 50 Cent is making GTA Vice City TV Series, will Eminem get involved? The two hip-hop titans have most recently collaborated on Episode 7 of BMF, aired on Starz, which is directed by 50 Cent himself and Em makes a cameo as a White Boy Rick.

Late in 2021, six new Dr. Dre songs appeared on Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto expansion GTA Online: The Contract. Among them were “Gospel,” featuring Eminem and The DOC.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a 2002 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the fourth main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, following 2001’s Grand Theft Auto III, and the sixth instalment overall.

Set in 1986 within the fictional Vice City (based on Miami and Miami Beach), the single-player story follows mobster Tommy Vercetti’s rise to power after being released from prison and becoming caught up in an ambushed drug deal. While seeking out those responsible, he slowly builds a criminal empire by seizing power from other criminal organisations in the city.

Back in 2015, 50 Cent revealed that Eminem once turned down an $8 million movie offer because the script was not gritty enough. Maybe it’s time for the two to team up for something huge that is called “GTA: Vice City” TV show.

Earlier this year, Fiddy spoke with Big Boy where he revealed his plans to make 8 Mile TV series: “I’m gonna bring his 8 Mile to television. And Em knows it. It’s gonna be big. I’m working on it. I ain’t got no does. I’m betting one hundred. It should be there for his legacy. It’s important to me that they understand it. It’s a modern version of Em, think about Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Like a modern version of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I wanna be able to show and offer a lot more details. I’mma do Snoop Dogg story too.” said 50 Cent

50 Cent says Eminem should be No. 1 on Billboard/Vibe Top 50 greatest rappers of all time

50 Cent has recently joined MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss his new television broadcast deal with Fox network and the 2024 election. Plus, Fif celebrates 20 years of “Get Rich or Die Tryin,” and reflects on making music alongside Dr. Dre and Eminem. The New York legend also shares his thoughts on Billboard/Vibe magazine’s list of 50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time and comments on Jay-Z vs Future street influence.

“Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Nas top 3? Nah, they are still good artists but all time? No. I do not know who should be number one artist. It depends on a time period. And how do you not look at number one selling artist if we are in business? If we are in business, then you have to look at number one selling artist, because it’s a business!” says 50 Cent.

Then he continues: “I am talking about Eminem when I’m saying that. Em sold 90 million records [in the United States]. The bridge, when you see these Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Bentleys, there are no Lamborghinis and Ferraris for you to buy from Hip-Hop culture if there is no consumer base. If they don’t see where they fit into the culture then there is no reason to support and buy it.”

“People are like ’50 just loves Eminem so much,’ yeah! I LOVE HIM TO DEATH”

– 50 Cent (Feb. 18, 2023)

“So, right now them guys at home are like ‘O, 50 just loves Eminem so much,’ yeah! I LOVE HIM TO DEATH. I do love Em to death. I am looking at it and I am saying why would people be interested in it enough to consume it without it being marketed to them directly for them to feel like they are part of it.” Fif added.

As you might already know, Billboard/Vibe magazines have recently unveiled the updated list of The 50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time and ranked Eminem and 50 Cent at No. 5 and No. 17 respectively.

Fif was also asked to describe names with one word. Here is how it went: Eminem – the best, Lloyd Banks – cool, Tony Yayo – loyalty, Future – talent, Nas – the best, Jay-Z – good business, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ – classic.

You can watch the interview below. The Eminem talk starts at 29:32.

50 Cent reveals how much he’s getting paid per show

50 Cent has not released a solo studio album since 2014, but that does not stop the New York legend from demanding large amount of money to perform live.

“I’m getting like $900,000, $1 million. The coolest thing we create in America is celebrities. If you see LeBron James fan base internationally, you’ll argue, ‘Why is he staying here?’ He’s that big internationally. For the most part, I can’t speak for everybody, but the international side of the game is different.” said 50 Cent.

Then he continues: “I get the attention that I want from music when I want it. I just went out and toured 45 countries, and everywhere was sold out. That made me want to offer new music that I could integrate into everything now. I’ve done what I wanted to do in the sales capacity. I’ve sold over 35 million records.”

In the interview, Fif also revealed that Eminem has recently sent him new records and is teaming up with Dr. Dre for his upcoming project. Additionally, Fiddy secured a feature on forthcoming King Disease IV album by Nas and Hit-Boy.

For the full interview, visit Billboard magazine here.

50 Cent is working on new album with Dr. Dre & Eminem

50 Cent has recently covered Billboard magazine’s latest issue where the New York legend revealed that he’s working on new album with Dr. Dre and Eminem.

Fifty has recently partnered with WeTV to launch the investigative series Hip-Hop Homicides. Hosted by Van Lathan, the show examines the shocking deaths of rising stars in the genre like XXXTentacion and King Von. Fifty also inked a three-project partnership with Lusid Media for an unscripted crime series slated to debut later this year on Peacock. Additionally, he and Eminem are working on a TV adaptation of the latter’s 2002 semi-autobiographical film, 8 Mile.

As Billboard reports, 8 years after selling his radio income stream to Kobalt Music Group in 2015 (worth $6 million), Fif is now working on a studio album with Dr. Dre and Eminem has sent him new songs to collaborate on, and Nas has tapped him for a feature on his forthcoming King’s Disease 4 album. [Video of this part of the interview is not available yet]. And after a string of one-off shows and a subsequent international run last year, 50 is also planning to tour in the United States for the first time in 13 years. He is already set to perform at Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends Festival in May, 2023.

In the interview, 50 Cent also praised Eminem: “Em’s not going to say the s–t the way I say it because it just is what it is. There’s his humble nature — he’d call me and ask to do him a favor and rap with him on a song. Like, “You know I am on your label, right? Yeah, whatever you need me to do.” He would always ask me, “Could you do me a favor? I always thought it would be dope if we did this together.” I’m like, “All right.”

You can watch the new interview below:

50 Cent refers himself, Dr. Dre & Eminem “The 3 Headed Monster”

50 Cent has recently reflected on his relationship with his longtime friends and collaborators, Eminem and Dr. Dre, on Instagram to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of his classic debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. The iconic New York rapper shared a clip of all three of them doing an interview on MTV from the early 2000s, before the release of his album.

In the caption, Fif wrote: “When you have a team like this it is hard to lose. I am so blessed to have worked with the best ever. You can re-write a book, you can re -write a song but you can not re-write a history. The 3 headed monster EM, DRE and 50 cent. Boom!”

In the rare footage that 50 Cent shared on Instagram, Dr. Dre says: “50’s album, in my opinion, is going to compete with all the classic Hip-Hop records that have come out over the last 10 years — Illmatic, The Chronic, Ready to Die, The Marshall Mathers LP — it’s right up there. And that’s no bulls–t … It’s hot!.”

One of the most interesting things about the caption is the term “3 Headed Monster”. If you remember, “three headed monster” was a name Eminem, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre used to refer themselves to around the golden Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit era.

You can check out the post below:

50 Cent responds to Jamal Crawford saying JAY-Z has bigger impact than Eminem

50 Cent does not believe JAY-Z has had a bigger impact on hip-hop culture than Eminem.

Few days ago, former NBA player Jamal Crawford visited Shaquille O’Neal on his new podcast called The Big Podcast. During the conversation, Crawford drew the parallel to hip-hop to rank his top five NBA players of all time and used Eminem and JAY-Z’s impact as an example.

“In my top five, the dominance outweighs the number. You can not change the game and say this person has more points than me, he is better. It is beyond that. Jay-Z’s affect on hip-hop is bigger than any album sales Eminem will have. That is just how it goes.” Crawford said during the interview.

Jamal Crawford’s statement sparked lots of discussions in social media and 50 Cent also weighed in. The Hip-Hop Wolf Instagram page posted Crawford’s interview and asked fans if they agree to him or not. Under the comment section, Fifty replied: “Ha, bulls–t.” with Sneezing Face emoji.

One user commented: “If the impact is so strong to the level he says it is, why don’t the numbers match it? Jay-Z fans love to talk about his money in reference to being the GOAT but when someone out preforms him like Eminem, then they move the goal post lol Eminem can do an 80,000 venue by HIMSELF, can Jay? How’s that for impact.

While another replied: “Eminem is a better rapper than Jay-Z though when it comes to skills and his pen game is better!!! I also think Nas is better also when it comes to skills and his pen game.”

About a month ago, 50 Cent talked about Eminem not getting the credit he deserves: “I don’t think that they give Em the credit that he deserves. Because, in order for people to embrace something, they have to see where they fit in. I think part of Eminem’s legacy is the growth of our culture. People wouldn’t buy it if they didn’t see where they fit into it. And he’s there and he’s a legitimate artist because of his journey. When you look at 8 Mile, you’re seeing a Black story with a white lead. You seeing poverty, you’re seeing similar circumstances. Look at his friends Proof and D12 and everybody: these are real hip hop guys. Which is why he’s a real hip hop guy.”

50 Cent receives 21 new RIAA certifications

Aftermath has just updated the sales certifications for 50 Cent and it looks so massive!

Twenty one of Fifty’s songs have been certified either multiple platinum, platinum or gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It includes a mega hit single “In Da Club” almost hitting Diamond and “Patiently Waiting” with Eminem going platinum.

You can check the full list of the new certifications below:

9x Platinum – “In Da Club”

5x Platinum – “Candy Shop,” featuring Olivia.

4x Platinum – “21 Questions,” featuring Nate Dogg.

3x Platinum – “Just A Lil’ Bit.”

3x Platinum – “Many Men (Wish Death).”

3x Platinum – “P.I.M.P.”

2x Platinum – “Disco Inferno.”

2x Platinum – “Ayo Technology,” featuring Justin Timberlake And Timbaland.

2x Platinum – “I’m The Man,” featuring Chris Brown.

Platinum – “I Get Money”

Platinum – “Patiently Waiting,” featuring Eminem.

Platinum – “Best Friend.”

Platinum – “Outta Control”

Platinum – “Hate It Or Love It,” by The Game, featuring 50 Cent.

Platinum – “Window Chopper.”

Gold – “If I Can’t”

Gold – “Get Up”

Gold – “My Life,” featuring Eminem and Adam Levine

Gold – “Baby By Me,” featuring Ne-Yo.

Gold – “Hustler’s Ambition.”

Gold – “What Up Gangsta.”

NOTE: Platinum means 1,000,000 unit sales in the United States. 5x Platinum means 5,000,000 sales and so on. Gold means 500,000 unit sales. Diamond equals to 10x Platinum which equals to 10,000,000 unit sales.

50 Cent shared the screenshot of his latest accolades on Instagram with the caption: “Can you imagine if i kept all my hits for my self.” On which producer Symbolyc One, who produced “My Life” for Fif, commented: “Honored to share a gold plaque with ya bro!” Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda also replied with fire emojis. You can check the post below: