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What Does the Newly Independent 50 Cent Sound Like? Hungry…(Audio)

50 Cent is the biggest artist in Hip-Hop in quite some time to go the independent route. After announcing his new album will be called Animal Ambition, 50 releases a new track, and he sounds hungry. Check out Hold On. Related: The First Post-Shady Records Look From 50 Cent Pays... Read more

This Week in Hip-Hop Video Brought an Eclectic Mix of Gritty Visuals & Old School Memories (Video Playlist)

The past week in Hip-Hop video brought our first look at Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix, Schoolboy Q revealing that he wanted the world to end in 2012, Game throwing flames at 50 Cent & Suge Knight, Marley Marl reminiscing, and new music videos from Run the Jewels, Smif-n-Wessun, The... Read more

The First Post-Shady Records Look From 50 Cent Pays Its Respects At The Funeral (Video)

When 50 Cent released the audio to "The Funeral" last year, he was still a Shady/Interscope Records, or so Heads speculated. After this week's announcement that Fif was headed to Caroline/Capitol Records, he's fast-acted in dropping the video to "The Funeral." Is this the creative direction 50 was butting heads... Read more

After Over A Decade With Shady/Interscope Records, 50 Cent & G-Unit Leave

Interscope Records and its IGA affiliates A&M and Geffen, is one of the major arms of the Universal Music Group. It's hard to believe that this label that Heads now associate with big sales, big stars, and big egos was once a fledgling indie, back in the days when 2Pac... Read more

The Drama King Is About Keeping New York Hip-Hop Unified On The Rise Of A City (Mixtape)

A decade ago, DJ Kay Slay was a wager of war. The Mixtape Awards winner took on the Drama King persona in the '90s, and was not above strong arm tactics on tapes, on radio, and in the streets to reign supreme in the highly-competitive culture of exclusives and style-jackers.... Read more

Game & Young Buck Release a Song Together. Is a G-Unit Reunion Out of the Question in 2014? (Audio)

In 2013, the world saw the pictures of former G-Unit members Young Buck and Game together in the studio. There were all smiles and daps, but did any music ever come of it? With Outkast back at it, and 50 Cent and Fat Joe sharing mics, the conversation quickly changed.... Read more

50 Cent & Fat Joe on the Same Track?? The Beef is Really Over…Check Out Free Again (Audio)

Shortly after the tragic death of their manager, Hip-Hop mogul Chris Lighty, 50 Cent and Fat Joe came together on the same stage to pay tribute to the man who played such a vital role in their careers. Though the union was peaceful, it was unclear whether the truce was... Read more

Bang! Bang! Bang! 50 Cent Rings In The New Year With A New Bully Track (Audio)

As the new year sets in, it's nice to think of the celebration 20 or 10 years ago. In 2004, 50 Cent was at the top of the Rap pyramid, after having dropped Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. Ten years later, Fif still wants the top of the pile. At... Read more

50 Cent Speaks on the Differences Between Him and Kendrick Lamar…and Offers Some Advice to Kanye West (Video)

50 Cent spoke with XXL about his latest business venture, SMS headphones. During the conversation, he touched on Kanye West's recent frustrations and offered some wise words of advice. He also spoke about Kendrick Lamar and detailed some of their differing qualities. Check the video for 50's always unique perspective.... Read more

Young Buck & Game Hit The Studio For The First Time In Almost 10 Years

Wow. In a year that's seen Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight photographed together, Jay Z and Dame Dash caught in a flick together, it now goes to the G-Unit camp, or former camp, together in the studio. In the falling out of Game from G-Unit in 2005, Buck was one... Read more

50 Cent – NY (Video)

50 Cent reps for his city in his latest video. Check out NY. Related: 50 Cent – Can’t Help Myself (I’m Hood) (Video)... Read more

AFH: The Week in Video (9/14/13) (Video Playlist)

This was an exceptionally strong week in video. We got new music videos from Eminem, Eddie Murphy, 50 Cent, Macklemore & Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd and The Foreign Exchange, as well as performances from Drake (after he tries to holler at Scarlett Johansson), Kanye West and Nas. Check... Read more

50 Cent – Can’t Help Myself (I’m Hood) (Video)

50 Cent sounds like he's back in early mixtape mode on Can't Help Myself (I'm Hood). He spits that icy flow from the "Get Rich..." days. Check out the video. Related: 50 Cent – Warning You ft Skylar Grey (Audio)... Read more

50 Cent – Warning You ft Skylar Grey

Please don't be fooled by Skylar Grey's Recovery-esque smooth singing to open up the track (it supposedly came from an Eminem session)... the beat breaks and 50 Cent kicks things off talking about his JMJ Records era. "Warning You" does just that. Perhaps Fif's upcoming album (following a four-year break... Read more

J. Cole – New York Times ft 50 Cent & Bas

Here's a bonus cut from J. Cole's upcoming Born Sinner album. Check out New York Times featuring 50 Cent & Bas. Related: J. Cole – Born Sinner (Full Album Stream)... Read more

50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Here's the video for 50 Cent's collabo with Kendrick Lamar. Check out We Up. Related: 50 Cent on ESPN’s First Take (Video)... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of February 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we say hello to March, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in February. This playlist features music from Redman & Method Man, Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Ghostface, Raekwon, Action Bronson,... Read more

50 Cent on ESPN’s First Take (Video)

Here's a really good ESPN First Take with 50 Cent. 50 goes deep about his relationship with Floyd Mayweather, why Floyd did not fight Manny Pacquiao, what boxing could learn from MMA and more. Check out the video. Related: 50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd... Read more

Kendrick Lamar Performs in NYC (Video)

Kendrick Lamar performed not once but twice at Roseland (capacity 3500) in NYC last night and sold out both shows. After doing his first headline show at SOB's (capacity 600) in NYC just two years ago, the growth on all levels (performance, audience, venue) has been meteoric. Here's some footage... Read more

50 Cent – We Up ft Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd

Kendrick Lamar joins 50 Cent on one of Fif's better tracks in a minute. Check out We Up. Related: 50 Cent – Financial Freedom (Video)... Read more

AFH: For the Love of Hip-Hop (Playlist)

We do it all for the love, y'all...the love of hip-hop. On this Valentine's Day, here's a playlist celebrating the many expressions of love in hip-hop. You'll hear music from Nas, OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Method Man, Slum Village, Heavy D, Mos Def, UGK and more. Check... Read more

50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ Turns 10 Years Old (Video)

50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin' album was released 10 years ago today. Here's some vintage footage of Sway interviewing 50 about the album just before its release. Check out the video below. Related: 50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy (Video)... Read more

50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy (Video)

50 Cent drops a video for his collabo with Snoop and Jeezy. Check out Major Distribution. Related: 50 Cent speaks to LA’s Power 105 (Video)... Read more

50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop and Young Jeezy

Here's a new one from 50 Cent. Check out Major Distribution featuring Snoop and Young Jeezy. Related: 50 Cent – My Life ft Eminem & Adam Levine (Video)... Read more

50 Cent speaks to LA’s Power 105 (Video)

Here's an interesting interview of 50 Cent by Power 105's Big Boy. 50 talks about why he's involved in so many beefs, why he continues making music, how he puts aside personal biases in evaluating the music of competitors, his advice for Chief Keef and more. It's a reminder of... Read more

50 Cent – My Life ft Eminem & Adam Levine (Video)

50 Cent is releasing his final album for Shady/Aftermath in February. For his latest video he brings out Slim Shady, himself, and Adam Levine. Check out My Life. Related: 50 Cent – First Date ft Too Short (Audio)... Read more

Chris Lighty Tribute (Video)

If there were any questions about the impact Chris Lighty had on hip-hop and music, generally, last night's stirring tribute to him at the Hip-Hop Awards answered them. The late mogul was celebrated by performances from some of his biggest clients including Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Missy Elliott... Read more

50 Cent – First Date ft Too Short

Too Short joins 50 Cent on the first single for his upcoming album, Street King Immortal. Here's First Date. Related: A tribute mix to Chris Lighty (the late, long term manager to 50 Cent) (Mixtape)... Read more

The impact of Chris Lighty

The hip-hop community is still reeling from the sudden and tragic loss of Chris Lighty on Thursday. Here are links to 2 of the better articles written about both the impact Lighty had on hip-hop culture and the man, himself. First is an article written by Rob Kenner of Complex... Read more

50 Cent – New Day ft Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys

Dr. Dre has been jumping on some tracks lately. First with Kendrick, then with Ross and now with 50. I'm starting to wonder if he's warming up to finally complete Detox...Here's the latest. Check out 50 Cent's New Day featuring Dre and Alicia Keys. Related: Rick Ross - 3 Kings... Read more

50 Cent – 5 (Murder by Numbers) (Mixtape)

50 Cent dropped a new mixtape (his 2nd in 2 months).  One of the standout cuts is Can I Speak to You featuring Schoolboy Q.  You can listen to and download that song and the rest of the 5 (Murder by Numbers) mixtape below.  Related:  50 Cent - The Lost... Read more

50 Cent – Double Up ft Hayes (Video)

Double Up featuring Hayes is the latest video from 50 Cent's The Lost Tape. You can check it out below. Related: 50 Cent - The Lost Tape (Mixtape)... Read more

50 Cent – The Lost Tape (Mixtape)

Here's the latest mixtape from 50 Cent. Standout cuts include Murder One featuring Eminem, Remain Calm featuring Snoop and Can't Help Myself. You can listen to all of The Lost Tape and download it below.  Related:  Slaughterhouse performs at SXSW (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

50 Cent – Remain Calm ft Snoop Dogg & Precious Paris

Here's some new music from 50 Cent. Remain Calm features Snoop Dogg and Precious Paris and is from 50's upcoming mixtape The Lost Tape presented by DJ Drama.  Related:  50 Cent - Nah Nah Nah ft Tony Yayo (Video)... Read more

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg perform at Coachella 2012 with Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa and 2Pac’s Hologram

The performance with 2Pac's hologram got all the shine earlier today, but from the looks of it, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg all around shut it down last night at Coachella. In addition to the 2Pac hologram, Eminem, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa and Kendrick Lamar all shared the stage with... Read more

Slaughterhouse, 50 Cent and Eminem perform at the Shady 2.0 Showcase at SXSW (Video)

Shady 2.0 took SXSW by storm last night. Slaughterhouse, 50 Cent and even Eminem put in work. The only person missing was Yelawolf. Below are videos of the full shows for both Slaughterhouse and 50 Cent (where he performed all of Get Rich Or Die Tryin,' accompanied by a full... Read more

Here’s a video playlist some classic hip-hop commercials (Video)

Commercials are always a big part of Super Bowl Sunday. With that in mind, here's a video playlist of some vintage hip-hop commercials. You'll hear verses from Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Large Professor, Grand Puba, Biggie, Snoop, 2Pac, Warren G, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang, Ice Cube, EPMD, Geto Boys... Read more

50 Cent – Nah Nah Nah ft Tony Yayo (Video)

Here's a dark video from 50 Cent for his song Nah Nah Nah featuring Tony Yayo. The song is from 50's The Big 10 mixtape commemorating the 10th anniversary of 50 Cent is the Future. You can listen to and download The Big 10 below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VVp0eo0vN8U Download Mixtape... Read more

Aftermath Entertainment kicks off the Top 10 as the 10th most important hip-hop record label of all time.

#10 Aftermath Entertainment In 1996, Dr. Dre was wounded from his departure from Death Row Records. He had virtually given up everything (ownership of his masters, future revenues and equity interest) to extricate himself from the madness that had swallowed up Death Row, not the least of which was the... Read more

Outlaw is the strongest 50 Cent joint to drop in a long, long time.

Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more

50 Cent has been dropping some quality joints lately. All About Dough is the latest.

The track is ill and he's kicking grimy verses.  Feels like 2003. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFQlgQL2Zf0 Click here to download.... Read more

Here’s a Presidents Day playlist dedicated to the presidents most celebrated in hip-hop: Dead Presidents.

This one is all about the mighty dollar. You'll find some Jay-Z, J. Cole, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie, Dogg Pound, DJ Quik, Scarface, 2Pac, 50 Cent and some outliers like Zion I and Mountain Brothers. Press play, sit back and count stacks.... Read more

If you liked 50 Cent circa 2003 you’ll dig his new song When I Come Back.

This one would have fit right in on Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. Click here to download.... Read more

With all the beefs it’s easy to forget that sometimes 50 Cent is a really funny dude. Check out Happy New Year to hear his (dark) sense of humor on display.

"I got a dog named Oprah and a cat named Gayle..."  50 once described his music as lyrical cinema.  When you listen to it from that perspective, it takes on a different tone, no? Click here to download.... Read more

So while we’re on the topic…what is Underground anyway?

Is it a genre? A description of an artist's commercial status? A reflection of whether you're signed to a major label? All of the above? Neither? People use the term all the time. "I like underground rap." "They're too underground, they'll never sell." "Let's keep it on the underground tip..."... Read more

New Eminem and he brought Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent with him. Check out Syllables.

Stat Quo and Ca$his are also on the track, but I think Eminem, Jay-Z, Dre and Fitty got your attention... Click here to download.... Read more

Is 50 Cent done as a rapper? Not if you listen to his new song Sunday Morning.

It's not vintage 50, but it's still worth a listen (or a few). Click here to download.... Read more

Ever debated what was the best year in hip-hop? Here’s a little something from The Rub to make the conversation a LOT more interesting. Check out these mixes of the best songs in hip-hop from 1979-2009, year by year….30 years of hip-hop. It gets no better.

These are courtesy of The Rub, one of the dopest DJ collectives around.  For 1979-1980, click here.  For 1981-1990, click here.  For 1991-2000, click here.  For 2001-2009, click here.... Read more