50 Cent: 50 Ways To Get Rich

Interview By: The Wonder Twinz & Chris Gravagna
Story Written By: Katelyn Nudo

Although 50 Cent is the head of his several businesses, including his label G-Unit Records, he admits having management and the right team behind you is necessary. "I can't take every conversation or make every meeting. A big part of being able to excel, is being able to delegate responsibilities. You can't do everything yourself, nobody can. If you can accomplish making people underneath you feel like they're the boss too, then you'll boost overall moral to the highest level it can get."

50 credits his chooling in "music Biz 101" to the people at Columbia Records, where he first signed as an artist, years prior to Aftermath. After spending a year learning all the responsibilities of his past product manager, Ron Archer, publicist Yvette Gayle and now Art Director of G-Unit Records, Julian Alexander, 50 came out of his deal with Columbia with a well rounded education. "After being around that environment for a while, you learn how to navigate and maneuver. I don't regret that record deal at all. I thought I was ready in 1997, but it took for me to have that experience with Columbia to truly prepare myself."

Now Ten years later, 50 Cent has built a BRAND centered on his name and his G-Unit franchise. Despite all of his current million dollar companies and Formula 50 Vitamin water's gross, his record company is still his pride and joy. Alongside, one time manager and G-Unit Records President Sha Money XL, the label has signed numerous acts, all of which have brought the label success. "I was able to do what a lot of artists weren't. The public knows everyone in G-Unit because I didn't keep them around just to be my homeboys. I broke them up separately and presented them to the general public so that they could be recognized as individuals."

There's often a misconception about what truly happens when an artist receives a record deal. Many Artists believe that once they're signed, they're rich. They instantly want what follows with being a successful artist. The truth is that once you get signed, the road just begins. To beon the level of HipHop successes like Jay-Z and 50 himself, "it's harder than making it in the NBA. It's because of the amount of people trying to make it. Just imagine how many artists are in the studio right now, thinking that they're already in the business."

50 considers himself more conscious than the average guy in the music business. "If you can learn from your own mistakes you're smart. If you can watch other people and analyze their mistakes, then you're bright." To put it in perspective, 50 Cent currently has nearly ten business ventures besides his music career. So don't you think it's about time we all step our game up and learned from the HipHop mogul himself?

T.I. - Is his BRAND in trouble?

On Saturday, October 13, 2007, the BET Hip-Hop Awards were held in Atlanta, GA for the 2nd consecutive time. That is awesome for a City that is known as the Motown of the South and recognized as the 3rd Major Music City in the United States and the World behind New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. As more and more Industry Execs. with Deal Signing Power and Events like the BET Hip-Hop Awards come to Atlanta, GA, Atlanta will truly establish itself as the place to be.

Atlanta, GA has the 3rd Busiest Airport in the World, and after Hosting the 1996 Olympics, NBA All-Star Weekend, NASCAR Events, Braves Playoff and World Series Games, Falcons Playoff Games, and even Hawks Playoff Games in the past, Atlanta is known around the World and it's reputation is growing!

T.I., argubly one of the best rappers in the Music Business, was arrested shortly after Sound-Check for his performance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards later that night (10-13-07). The word spread fast! One of Bar-Red's own JaWar (Music Industry Connections) sent word to me what had happened and then my phone started buzzing with people checking in and people asking me what was going on with T.I. The 1st thing I did was check on the status of my two (2) friends that run with Grand Hustle to see if they were ok. After finding out that my people were straight, I started thinking about the implications this arrest may have on T.I.'s BRAND!

As an International Star now, T.I. reaches a lot of young people and endorses products that reach a lot of consumers. Does this arrest affect his BRAND? I believe it does. It is going to probably have two (2) different effects on his career. The 1st is that he may lose endorsement opportunities and the ones he currently has. I believe it may actually help increase the sales of his current release T.I. vs. TIP and it will definitely help the opening day ticket sales of American Gangsta which is a movie he is starring in alongside Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Common, etc. As some people say and believe, any press is good press. We will see!

May God Bless T.I. and the others arrested with him. Time will tell how this will effect T.I.'s Fame and Fortune!

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L.O.D.-SUMC Anniversary Week - Schedule

October 8-12, 2007 Legion of Doom-SUMC Anniversary Week!!!
-Celebrating The Legion OF Doom 4th Anniversary Week-

SCHEDULE

Monday October 8th

10pm-2am: Legion OF Doom DJ’S & SUMC-LOD Present “Ballers Gone Wild” @ Blue Flame Strip Club with Hot 107.9 DJ Hershey on the Ones & Two’s Along with Block Entertainment and The Legion OF Doom DJS and SUMC (you must be on the guest list )


Tuesday October 9th

8pm-1am : Legion OF Doom – Opening Night Reception (invite only) At Over Da Edge Restaurant & Lounge 483 Edgewood Ave Atlanta GA 30312
Black Carpet Arrivals 8pm until 10pm (NO SNEAKERS OR T SHIRTS)


Wednesday October 10th

7pm-10pm: Record Label Sponsored Event TBA @ Over Da Edge 483 Edgewood Ave Atlanta GA 30312

11pm-Until: The Legion OF Doom DJ’S Invades The Legendary “Magic City” (You Must Be On The Guest List)


Thursday October 11th

7pm-1am: The Legion OF Doom 4th Anniversary Bash @ Club Masquerade Featuring “The Night OF Stars Showcase & The LOD Back To Basic Seminar Along with Food & Networking


Friday October 12th

7pm-10pm Legion OF Doom & SUMC Invite You To The “Official” Listening Party & Live Performance Featuring Rap Legend “Bizzy Bone” “Sponsored By “After Platinum Records Media Sponsor : Urban Network Magazine
Location: Over Da Edge 483 Edgewood Ave Atlanta , Georgia 30312


Saturday October 13th

10pm-Until-Legion OF Doom After Party Celebrating The BET Hip Hop Awards

Location-Over Da Edge 483 Edgewood Ave Atlanta, GA 30312


SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Space will be limited so please arrive early at the events!


One Love from BREG!!!