50 Cent has successfully
made the transition from
rapper to owning his own
empire. The rapper will
further solidify his reign
with the release of his
new movie, Get Rich Or
Die Tryin', on
Wednesday (November 9).
While people may point to
his affiliation with
Eminem and Dr. Dre as the
keys to his success, if
you ask the rapper, it's
all been based on his
upbringing in the streets
of Queens, New York.
50
Cent said: "They say
things you go through make
you who you are. You know,
my experiences and
everything about me comes
from South Jamaica,
Queens. You know, I grew
up there 27 years. I've
lived a lifestyle that
they would consider a
successful lifestyle for
the last three
years."
The
rapper added: "You
know, but I've been that
because I've been writing
about my experiences in
South Jamaica, Queens. You
know, so I don't actually
want to change much, but
anyone who tells you that
money don't change you
just didn't make
enough."
In
addition to the movie, the
rapper will release the
soundtrack for Get Rich Or
Die Tryin' Tuesday
(November 8). The set
features contributions
from Lloyd Banks, Tony
Yayo, Young Buck, Olivia,
Mase, Mobb Deep, Nate Dogg,
and M.O.P., with
production by Dr. Dre and
Hi-Tek.
50
Cent is currently
promoting two singles from
the project,
"Hustler's
Ambition" and
"Window
Shopper."
Lindsay Lohan, Hilary
Duff and Sheryl
Crow have been
added to the lineup of
performers for the
"2005 American Music
Awards."
The
33rd annual special will
air live from the Shrine
Auditorium in Los Angeles
Nov. 22 on ABC (8 p.m.
EST). Cedric the
Entertainer will host the
show.
Lohan
will perform the single
"Confessions of a
Broken Heart (Daughter to
Father)" from her
upcoming album, "A
Little More Personal
(Raw)," ABC said
Tuesday.
Previously announced
performers include Mariah
Carey, the Rolling
Stones, Kenny
Chesney, Tim
McGraw and Keith
Urban.
The
American Music Awards
honor the past year's
elite in contemporary
music as voted by
record-buyers. Awards will
be presented to top
artists in pop/rock,
country, soul/R&B,
rap/hip-hop, Latin,
alternative, contemporary
inspirational and adult
contemporary music.
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