50 Cent officially leaves Interscope Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen 50 Cent signed to Interscope Records, in 2002, he signed a very complex deal. The rapper was signed three labels at the same time. The deal also included Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment. Following the release of Get Rich or Die Tryin', 50 Cent created G-Unit Records.In 2004, 50 Cent also signed to G-Unit Records and released his second

50 Cent gets back on His Grind

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing numerous delays and a label change, 50 Cent is working on a new album. The album currently has no title or a release date, but it will be the first 50 Cent release under EMI Records. On this album, 50 Cent will be trying to regain his position as the favorite rapper in the game.Eight years ago, 50 Cent did not care if people liked him or not

50 Cent almost done with New Album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast summer, 50 Cent surprised fans when he said he may search for independent distribution for G-Unit Records. At the time 50 had told his artists, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo, to begin working on new albums. He felt hot music coming from the label would lead to them landing secure distribution.For most of the summer, it appeared G-Unit was headed to a

50 Cent refuses to bail Young Buck out

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWith G-Unit possibly adding Shawty Lo as their new Southern representative, the old G-Unit South member landed in trouble. The man who used to rep G-Unit the hardest, Young Buck, has recently landed himself behind bars. Buck was arrested after his home was raided and guns were found.During the fall of 2009, Young Buck attempted to end his