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

Raaddrr Van talks "Rap War" and New Music [Interview]

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFive months ago, Hip Hop Vibe reached out to Raaddrr Van and he gave us an exclusive interview. At the time, Raaddrr discussed a few of his planned projects. The Wu-Tang rapper has been involved in several projects in the time since his interview.Raaddrr Van has landed partnerships with several different companies. The rapper has even ventured into

Mobb Deep considers G-Unit return

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2005, 50 Cent released his diss record, "Piggy Bank." He left no rock unturned in the scathing diss song. "Piggy Bank" included disses to Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Nas, and 50 made fun of Jay-Z's "Takeover" diss towards Mobb Deep.Prodigy, of Mobb Deep, was spotted with Game, right after he released his first G-Unit diss. This had all the makings

50 Cent to release First Single from New Album this week

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterImmediately following the release of Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent announced he was working on a new album. 50 Cent initially said the album would be titled Black Magic. After failing to win back his original fans, 50 Cent decided he would change his style up on the album.The Black Magic album suffered a setback because 50 Cent left Interscope

Sha Money XL talks Lloyd Banks and EMI Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSha Money XL ran the day-to-day operations for G-Unit Records from 2003 until his 2008 departure. Following his stint with G-Unit, Sha Money was hired by Def Jam. When his former label was searching for a new home, Sha tried to convince 50 Cent to move G-Unit over to Def Jam Records.Despite coming very close, 50 Cent ultimately decided he would move