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50 Cent

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Tumblr of the Week: Fiddy's Biddies

    Twitter has proven to be a fascinating look into the head-spaces of many of our favorite celebrities and musicians. While plenty of rappers have taken to the micro-blogging site, few have managed to be as consistently entertaining and ridiculous (and occasionally controversial) as Curtis Jackson, be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2012

    The Best of SXSW Music: Friday 3/16/2012

    If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the chaos, Village Voice Media's roving music editors have selected t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    6 Musicians With Surprising Political Affiliations

    ​Music is one of those creative things that only hippies do, or at least that's the stereotype. But seriously, what kind of self-respecting conservative would devote themselves to being a (guf-ah!) professional musician? And what already-famous musicians would commit the career suicide of adm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Ten Album Covers that Would Make Good Warning Labels on Cigarette Packs

    One of the nine images the FDA will require on cigarette packs soon.​Attention, cigarette smokers: The government has decided that you either can't read the verbal warnings on cigarette packs, or that you need to be given more stark, visual reminders that smoking is bad for you. The Food and Drug ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    If Video Game Characters Became Rock Stars...

    Brütal Legend, a 2009 video game released by Electronic Arts, featured voice work by Jack Black, Lemmy Kilmister, Rob Halford, Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford and a soundtrack of more than 100 hard rock and metal songs.​Over the past three decades, two institutions have constantly remained near-unive ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    The 10 Stupidest Music Stories of 2010

    ​Every year a few ridiculous stories get squeezed in between the serious ones. In honor of the year coming to a close, it's time to poke some fun at those who entertained us by making the stupidest headlines in music news in 2010.In no particular order, here are some real winners... err, well, act ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    50 Cent's Mansion Burgled by Stoners

    ​Two men broke into 50 Cent's Farmington, Connecticut mansion, according to MTV News.Clearly 50 Cent hasn't had the best of luck lately. Last week he was sued for copyright infringement, and now this happens. Shit, man.Considering how stupid this story is, it might be one of my favorite stories of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    No. 10 50 Cent - Countdown of the Best Concerts of 2010

    Luke Holwerda​Over the last days of 2010 Up On The Sun will be counting down the best live shows of 2010. Today we look at the No. 10 show of the year, 50 Cent at Celebrity Theatre.

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    50 Cent Sued by Caliber For Copyright Infringement

    ​Part of G-Unit isn't feeling so hot right now. Rapper and actor 50 Cent is being sued for copyright infringement, according to Billboard.It turns out that rapping about how you've got tons of money isn't always a good thing. Atlanta rapper Caliber is filing a lawsuit against Fitty and the produce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 10/7 Issue

    ​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. Did 50 Cent mean to say gay men should kill themselves?What are college football's most annoying fight songs?Wha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2010

    50 Cent Caught in PC Snafu After Gay Men Kill Themselves Around the Same Time He Supports Cunnilingus

    ​A gay rights group is up in arms about tweets from 50 Cent they seem to believe had something to do with the recent spat of tragic, high-profile suicides of young, gay men. "If you a man and your over 25 and you don't eat pussy just kill your self damn it. The world will be a better place," he t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Bad Laugh Tracks: The Most Annoying Recorded Laughter in Pop Music

    ​When I heard Ke$ha's "Your Love is My Drug" on the radio the other day, aside from making remarks about how sloppy she is, I couldn't help but mention to my friend that I thought the song was terrible.I was thrilled that the song was nearly over until Ke$ha struck a chord with one of my old pet p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2010

    T.I. Sticking to His Motto, "Live Your Life:" Arrested for Alleged Drug Possession

    Tiny and T.I.​T.I. has been arrested! Already? What took so long? Cue the sad trombone noise. TMZ broke the news early this morning that the Atlanta-born rapper and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris were pulled over late last night on Sunset Boulevard by an L.A. County Sheriff for making an illegal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 6/10 Issue

    ​This week, New Times ran a box in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. Why should Arizonans boycott the band Stars? What's up with whipped cream wrestling at Cream Stereo Lounge? How w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    50 Cent at Celebrity Theatre

    Luke Holwerda50 Cent live at Celebrity Theatre.I have to admit, I wasn't really expecting much from 50 Cent's show last night. Maybe it's unfair to Fiddy, but the last few mainstream rap shows I've attended have led me to believe that commercial rap stars have at least one annoying trait in common w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    50 Cent Talks About His Upcoming Album, The Power of YouTube, Losing 50 Pounds for an Acting Gig, and Why He's Always The One Shooting

    ​Ten years ago, 50 Cent was laid up, recovering from nine bullets fired by an attempted murderer sent, rumor has it, by a drug kingpin who'd been offended by a song where he discussed the drug game in his native Queens in too much detail. The shooting, which happened on April 24, 2000, set the re ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Fiddy’s Biz

    What’s the Next Logical Career Step for 50 Cent?

  • Music

    June 3, 2010

    50 Cent: What's His Next Logical Career Step?

    What’s the Next Logical Career Step for 50 Cent?

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2010

    PB-R U Gonna Drink That?

    Suck down budget beer at the Rogue

  • Calendar

    February 11, 2010

    Dean Martin

    TV and film star returns to his mic-wielding roots

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Morrissey Tosses Rowdy Fans, Shakira Sings "Santa Baby," Fall Out Boy Take A Break

    Electric Mustache: Daytrotter iPhone AppIdolator: Shakira Stops Gyrating For One Second to Sing 'Santa Baby'NME: Morrissey has fan thrown out of Hamburg gig - videoNME: Fall Out Boy to go on 'indefinite break'Pitchfork: Decemberists Turn The Hazards of Love Into Animated FilmRolling Stone: Ringo Sta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Hilarious Guide to Fast Food Joints

    To go along with why Americans are so fat, www.madatoms.com presents their guide to popular fast food joints: www.madatoms.com​

  • Music

    October 1, 2009

    GZA Heads to Gammage Auditorium for “Civil Disobedience WU”

    To go along with why Americans are so fat, www.madatoms.com presents their guide to popular fast food joints: www.madatoms.com​

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Apple Announces New iPods, Lady Gaga on Green Day, Video of The Thermals at Rhythm Room

    Electric Mustache: Video: The Thermals "Now We Can See" at The Rhythm Room 9/8/2009Sky Bison: This Local Arizona Band's Near Death Experience!Idolator: Can The Former Lead Guitarist Of Korn Bring 50 Cent To Jesus?NME: Lady Gaga: 'I used to lick the booklet of Green Day's 'Dookie''Rolling Stone: Per ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    British Steel Turns 30, The Sweater Song Turns 15, 50 Cent Turns R. Kelly

    Spin: Watch 50 Cent's Sensitive Slow Jam Pitchfork: Buy Billy Corgan Lunch! Rolling Stone: Weezer's "Undone - The Sweater Song" Turns 15: A Look Back Rolling Stone: Rob Halford on Recording at Ringo's, Opening for Led Zeppelin NME: Phil Spector demands iPod for new prison cell Electric Mustache: Vid ... More >>

  • Music

    February 19, 2009

    Is The Game Over?

    Spin: Watch 50 Cent's Sensitive Slow Jam Pitchfork: Buy Billy Corgan Lunch! Rolling Stone: Weezer's "Undone - The Sweater Song" Turns 15: A Look Back Rolling Stone: Rob Halford on Recording at Ringo's, Opening for Led Zeppelin NME: Phil Spector demands iPod for new prison cell Electric Mustache: Vid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    The Worst Lyrics of 2008: NCAA-Style Showdown

    And now it's time for the "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" memorial Worst Lyrics of 2008, March Madness-style tournament, this year a terrifying mélange of appalling oral-sex requests, bargain-bin philosophies, grammatical atrocities, and cringe-inducing pillow talk. To elevate the drama, I p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2008

    Ear to the Street: Young Hot Rod

    And now it's time for the "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" memorial Worst Lyrics of 2008, March Madness-style tournament, this year a terrifying mélange of appalling oral-sex requests, bargain-bin philosophies, grammatical atrocities, and cringe-inducing pillow talk. To elevate the drama, I p ... More >>

  • Music

    January 24, 2008

    Why wait until December? Let's commence with the 2008 music year in review

    And now it's time for the "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" memorial Worst Lyrics of 2008, March Madness-style tournament, this year a terrifying mélange of appalling oral-sex requests, bargain-bin philosophies, grammatical atrocities, and cringe-inducing pillow talk. To elevate the drama, I p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2007

    Inside the Offices of 50 Cent

    And now it's time for the "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" memorial Worst Lyrics of 2008, March Madness-style tournament, this year a terrifying mélange of appalling oral-sex requests, bargain-bin philosophies, grammatical atrocities, and cringe-inducing pillow talk. To elevate the drama, I p ... More >>

  • Music

    September 20, 2007

    Kanye West

    Graduation
    (Island Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella)

  • Music

    July 26, 2007

    Young Buck

    For now

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2007

    Phoenix Becomes Hip-Hop Central (for a weekend)

    For now

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    Critical Fatwa

    Name-dropping

  • Music

    January 5, 2006

    They Did What?

    2005's top WTF? moments

  • Music

    November 24, 2005

    Critical Fatwa

    Cure for the race

  • Music

    November 24, 2005

    Top 10 selling CDs at Circles Discs & Tapes (800 North Central Avenue)

    Chart-busters for the week

  • Music

    November 10, 2005

    Critical Fatwa

    Want something to hate? Try their singing

  • Film

    November 10, 2005

    Bum Rap

    50 Cent wants to be an actor . . . but he's not

  • Music

    September 8, 2005

    Rap Regifted

    Looking back at an original G

  • Music

    May 5, 2005

    Heatstroke

    Catch Me If You Can
    (Wildin Records)

  • Music

    March 31, 2005

    50 Cent

    The Massacre
    (Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit)

  • Music

    March 24, 2005

    Top 10 selling CDs at Circles Records & Tapes, 800 North Central

    Chart-toppers for March 14 through 20

  • Music

    February 17, 2005

    The Game

    The Documentary
    (Aftermath/G-Unit/Interscope)

  • News

    January 1, 2004

    BLACK - Digging for Beats

    Aside from OutKast, most of 2003's best black music bubbled underground

  • Music

    July 31, 2003

    Lifesavas

    Spirit in Stone (Quannum)

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    Rock the Mic Tour, featuring Jay-Z and 50 Cent

    There's plenty of "Ice" to cool the Valley

  • Music

    June 26, 2003

    Freddie Foxxx/Bumpy Knuckles

    Konexion (BBE Music)

  • Music

    February 27, 2003

    50 Cent

    Rapper's celebrity is criminal

  • Music

    February 20, 2003

    50 Cent

    Get Rich or Die Tryin' (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope)

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