Rumor has it that 50 Cents Before I self Destruct is forecast to sell only 150,000 units in its first week, which if true is lower than his arch rivals (Rick Ross) output of 158,000. Some have speculated that its a result of Fifty's instability- trying to diversify his portfolio has taken away from the foundation- MUSIC. Personally I dont agree, I feel like he actually has come full circle to giving us what we were accustomed to prior to the Massacre- Get Rich or Die Trying was classic- hard, gritty, appealing etc. It was what the ghetto needed. He went left on us, expectedly, when the money rolled in. Commercial hit after mainstream hit. But thats where the money was at the time.
Now that the so-called limelight has stopped he's back to that Ghetto Qu'ran style.
More than anything album sales are bad all across the board, 50 is not exempt from that. Mariah Carey has felt it as well; His stardom has not taken a hit. FOX business Network is still calling, and his cologne POWER is in Macy's as we speak. Much respect to a man that bootstrapped himself to the top where it can be oh so lonely. May not always agree with his methods but at the end of the day you must respect his business savy, the way he looks out for his people, and the fact that he doesnt bite his tongue, just ask anybody he's ever had a problem with.
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