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*So much for 50 Cent’s relentless plugging of his new album “Curtis” a couple of weeks ago during the BET Awards 07 press conference.
After telling folks at every turn, “‘Curtis,’ June 26th,” the due date has been pushed back to Sept. 4 so that the rapper can enjoy a simultaneous worldwide release, Interscope said in a statement.
"I'm an international artist. My fans worldwide deserve to receive my album at the same time as my fans here in the U.S.,” explains. “Taking that into consideration moving the album to September was a necessary course of action.”
Radio response has been luke warm for the album’s first two singles, "Straight to the Bank" and "Amusement Park," which are Nos. 49 and 53 respectively on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart this week.
Although a full track list has yet to be announced, “Curtis” features production from Dr. Dre, Eminem and Timbaland, plus guest turns by Eminem, Akon, Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussycat Dolls.
Also 50 will take over as celebrity host for BET’s “Rap City” from today through June 2 at 5 p.m. ET. Expect an all-star lineup of guests including G-Unit’s Tony Yayo; veteran rapper KRS-One; hip-hop pioneer Marley Marl and DJ Whoo Kid on the turntables.
Additionally, fans can choose the song 50 Cent will perform on the BET Awards by texting BANK to 23898 to vote for "Straight to the Bank" or PARK to 23898 to vote for "Amusement Park."
50 can currently be seen in a new TV ad for VitaminWater, which features the artist relieving a symphony orchestra conductor of his duties, installing DJ Whoo Kid on first viola and leading the musicians through a rendition of "In Da Club."
And speaking of VitaminWater, allhiphop.com reported that Curtis Jackson's investment in Glacéau, the company that produces vitaminwater, is about to pay off big. Glacéau was acquired by The Coca-Cola Company for $4.1 billion dollars in cash. 50 invested in Glacéau in 2004 and owns 10% of the company. Based on those numbers, the rapper's investment has ballooned to an estimated $400 million dollars.
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Cruise to Antigua, Tortola, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas,
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