50 Cent Gets Real About Dr.Dre, Eminem, Cardi B, ‘Power’ Vs. ‘Empire’ Beef & More | Billboard Cover

50 cent opens up about and gets real about working with Dr.Dre, praises his frequent collaborator and friend Eminem, shares his thoughts on Cardi B, music industry and 'Power' vs. 'Empire' beef.
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[@peeptheperspective1746]

Say what you want about 50, but his loyalty to Eminem is something rare in the music industry.

[@thoughtsofapredicatewinner]

Because Em’s admiration and love for him is just as rare I think Wayne and drake have that same type of love and respect for each other but they didn’t reach the global levels that 50 and Em did

[@ganesmages]

Damn true, true friendship

[@tyresefisher3921]

@@thoughtsofapredicatewinner fuck wayne and Drake

[@venudharlowe4595]

Yup

[@medicineman9647]

Ain't bout just music industry,just in life period.

[@MrHamblin05]

50 never misses on interviews. He’s always engaging and I could listen to him talk all day. This is one smart cat.

[@godfreymaloka8658]

So true....

[@whatwhat9004]

He knows how to articulate his thoughts for sure

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@clutch7548]

@@donsandrano1429 simple minded, he’s old asf anyway

[@michaelatencio2917]

I respect 50 because he thinks logically & realistically.

[@randynsimba426]

For real

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@xomox5316]

He made alot more money on his side businesses then music, man sold sugar water company for 50 mil or something like that

[@G0L0V0L0MKEE]

😹 IS GREAT-TR0L

[@intotheoverlap]

The evolution of 50 is incredible. From a menacing street kid to a seasoned executive, he's controlled the narrative around his public perception masterfully.

[@BlackFaithProduction]

How about the evolution of The Game? I think he’s the greatest rapper of all time.

[@rayharris9270]

@@BlackFaithProduction nah

[@yareyaredaze9656]

well put out

[@allbottledup9513]

@@BlackFaithProduction I respect your opinion but you’re gonna have a hard time finding people who agree lol

[@BlackFaithProduction]

@@allbottledup9513 Game agrees.

[@Goatchild90]

Thank you Dr. Dre and Eminem for turning 50 from a street huslter to a cultural icon

[@kawannatinson8472]

He been a hustler number one and smart… Most hustlers are smart any way.

[@Tawknmysht]

He turned himself n2 that They gave him the platform They woulda done the same w/ alotta other artists if it was them More than him

[@Cujobob]

@@Tawknmysht Obie Trice, G Unit, D12 and others sold tons of albums. It’s like 50 says here, they brought in the money from other markets that typically weren’t listening to hip hop. Without Eminem, a lot of people don’t eat.

[@Tawknmysht]

@@Cujobob w/ run dmc Eminem doesn’t eat Death row was selling those kinds of records Any label can say that

[@Tawknmysht]

@@Cujobob w/o ric James no rappers eat😂

[@intotheoverlap]

The respect he gives for Eminem's contribution to the culture, without letting race dilute his impact, shows how he doesn't let his view of reality be corrupted by anyone else's opinion. It's why he's successfully navigated his career through so many changes in hip hop culture.

[@averyr18]

Em hasn't contributed anything to the culture.

[@alexloving9197]

@@wildheart2978 nah eminem sent rap to the entire world, diffent gravy brother

[@RawNoLimits]

@@wildheart2978 the first half of what you said is verifiably false and the second half has no application at all to what's being spoken on.

[@darrenbrogan5328]

@@averyr18 what have you contributed

[@wildheart2978]

@@alexloving9197 No he didn't. Snoop was doing 800,000 first week in 93. Tupac was walking in Versace shows. Wu Tang was doing tours overseas. Em did not bring anything to the culture that wasn't already there!

[@zakariamuraguri7000]

The maturity this man portrays knowing who he was is nothing short of amazing

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@jearl3054]

.50 is so abmired and respected, yet Vivica is seen as a joke for not being able to get over him.

[@Tain950]

50 Cent is one of the all time greats and geniuses of Hip Hop. I don’t understand why more people don’t give him his flowers

[@RHYMARiTOZ]

MAYBE CAUSE THATS JUST UR OPINION JUST SAYING

[@vinsemi9734]

Or! Or! Or because a guy giving another guy flowers is just gay.

[@Sounzgudd]

50 is the truth. A real one!! When he said get rich or die trying he meant it and he's now living his definition of success. So dope!!

[@saidaelmhassani8399]

He adapts very well to different type of interviews...he really knows how to portrait himself and at the same time be authentic.

[@ricoboyce9826]

this man is a legend walking amongst men and he deserves more respect on his name if you ask me. rappers shouldnt have to die to be considered legends. this man dominated the rap industry, made money from many other different industries, still relevant today in the culture many ways. Still accomplishing more and more every year with no sign of slowing anytime soon. 50 cent is the definition of legendary

[@blowfish1034]

We don't wanna be new people, we wanna be the people we are, just in a better environment!

[@notaspectator]

perhaps through betterment of self and openness and kindness to strangers for no reason is something we can achieve today, bit by bit. Not injecting any religions, yuck.

[@alexmenjivar1800]

50 is relevant to every culture in America. He’s dropping gems on every interview.

[@wabaki4]

"we dont want to be new people, we just wanna be the same people in a better situation"

[@msmiamiheat3053]

Dr. Dre, Eminem and 50 Cent are the Real 3 Headed Monster. Eminem changed 50’s life and he will always show love and loyalty to him. 50 Cent is a Living Legend and my favorite rapper. He did a great job with his transition from rapper/entrepreneur/actor and now Executive Producer. I love watching all of his shows. In spite of the way he is perceived at times, he is very and intelligent, humble and down to earth.

[@diordevon]

One thing about 50 CENT, man know how to speak right💯

[@350zmurray]

So glad 50 made it out. Wishing him 1000 years of more success.

[@epicon6]

Kinda late to congratulate him when it's been like +25 years since he "made it out" already.

[@350zmurray]

@@epicon6 You had a couple of seconds before you posted your comment I believe you chose the wrong one but I also wish you a 1000 years of success

[@ilungalegal3077]

What would he have After 1000 years of success

[@350zmurray]

@@ilungalegal3077 Generational success there's a number of Folks still reaping rewards 4 to 500 years after the fact. I wish this one every Original Man ESPECIALLY those of us from the bottom. I hope 50 continues to make money well after he returns to the Earth.

[@ilungalegal3077]

@@350zmurray bro its was refference to the invicible show😂chill

[@AstaIsAMonster]

*50, Eminem and Dre keep on winning.* 💪🏽

[@WhoCaresAnymoreTho]

Stans

[@tellmesomething2412]

​@@WhoCaresAnymoreTho I'm not the biggest fan of either, but I couldn't deny this, unless I was a complete hater.

[@alyona9977]

Respect and motivation is what I feel when I see people like 50

[@ayysweetstea9339]

Loyalty is soo important in the music industry it's good 50 stays loyal to Eminem and Dre. They should all work together again

[@flickmew99]

We need another Dre, Em, 50 project in this days of age

[@jazzyfour]

50 is the man. Its amazing how much he's accomplished given his background

[@krayzieridah]

50 Cent is one of the realest people in the music industry, you will never get tired of his speeches.

[@nhlokzin]

I could listen to 50 speak ALL DAY. He is just too intelligent

[@therealone4393]

Me to locked in and focused

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@mr206gohawks8]

@@donsandrano1429 yeah, he’s 47 years old, receding hairlines happen as you get older. That joke was lame. Hold this L.

[@kaz4442]

@@donsandrano1429 doing overtime in the comments with that joke get a job bro.

[@JoshuaDay0550]

@@donsandrano1429 yall act like anyone gives a fuck about his hair but you lol

[@thetony8959]

How loyal 50 is to Em bc he helped 50 is how loyal Yayo is to 50 and how Fif helper Yayo

[@cheytacpraetoriancomposite3413]

Grew up with his music, such a savvy rapper. But the thing I respect him for the most is his abbility to learn, observe and get outcome from those things that benefits him and his life in a good way. From a villain to rolemodel in just few years. Such an intelligent man he is.

[@mtezman3465]

I'm not sure if Eminem and Dre will ever fully understand how grateful we are to them for signing 50. And every time I listen to this man speak, I'm not surprised why. Huge fan.

[@antoinemarous7308]

It’s all thanks to Eminem. Dre didn’t really want him until Eminem backed him up

[@mtezman3465]

@@antoinemarous7308 don't go so deep 😄

[@kaz4442]

@@mtezman3465 But he's not lying. Even Dre said it on Big Boy

[@esdrasmanrique6457]

@@kaz4442 who cares

[@macdonaldmolokwane4567]

It's always the case with great artists, a lot of people doubted Eminem because he was white but Dre believed in him.

[@neonpandas]

Despite his background, Curtis has developed himself into a seemingly great business man. Not only from marketing his Vitamin Water but with creating the Power franchise. Each interview I see of him I am baffled. You don't see many other rappers discussing the financial side of the rap genre or their own personal marketing pursuits to build investments. Also the partnership/friendship that 50 and Eminem has is great. They have given each other their flowers. They have each given each other space to bloom in their own rap styles and audience without competition. Curtis has acknowledged that Eminem not only helped him get signed but that Eminem had an upper hand with his race in expanding rap to other communities thus inspiring others who may be interested in the genre (example Jack Harlow). Eminem has changed the face of rap thus broadening the audience reached for this genre. Eminem has also given props to 50 cent. He acknowledged that their Shady label would not have been what it is without 50 joining. Curtis and Eminem both prove that this is not only bigger than black and white but that your upbringing doesn't define your destination. As 50 said in this interview "we want to be the people we are in a better situation".

[@jason230791]

For us 90s babies , he is and forever will be our guy 👑👑

[@foxhound4158]

Hell yea

[@WhoCaresAnymoreTho]

Ur guy

[@G0L0V0L0MKEE]

HE IS O-BABYS HE MEANS-O 0F WHAT HE TALKS IR0NICLY

[@G0L0V0L0MKEE]

Y0U D0NT KN0W HE IS 0F 2OOOZ ¿ WHAT IS Y0UR AGE ?

[@elderlyoogway]

50's TVs shows are amazing🔥🔥🔥

[@pheaseyy]

I love how his mindset isn't competitive with other, but with himself. When talking about Eminem's sales he doesn't say why is this guy doing double me? He says.. Oh? If I do better for myself I can also reach those numbers. That's a beautiful thing. I struggle with it myself as I'm my hardest critic, but he showcases positive affirmation in a real tangible way as someone who has transformed his life.

[@ivpopesoy]

need a new 50 album

[@TharsanJeyachandran]

it wont happen he put out his last LP 9 years ago

[@anthonydeshaun6326]

Nah, I think that he’s going to drop this year, along with LL, Ludacris, and Em.

[@icy7472]

@@TharsanJeyachandran Its been confirmed hes working on a new album. He'll be on snoop and dre's as well allegedly

[@577niccy]

@@icy7472 when did 50 say that?

[@tweeks9896]

@@TharsanJeyachandran he dropping one I think dre co-producing

[@jordangryg5442]

50 I’ve watched and listened and loved and been inspired by you since I was 7 - I’m 29 now with a son of my own and you made me who I am today . Thank you for being you 50

[@mariama2305]

Such a confident and inspiring artist. Love 50 ❤

[@losdinero_]

Dang man 50 getting old🙆🏼‍♂️ gotta give this man his flowers while he here, a real one💪🏼

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@jjcc918]

Let’s give this man his flowers for all the great music and being a stand up guy in a shady industry.

[@TEK94]

Bro I can watch 50 talk all day, he is super cool😎😎 need more friends like 50😤😒

[@therealone4393]

Me to, locked in and focused

[@basketballgod2791]

I remember, 50 Cent saying that empire had a huge budget compared to power and power still ended up way better just imagine if power had the same budget as empire how much bigger power would’ve been

[@matthewmann8969]

Before signing to Eminem And Dr Dre 50 had a large and charged buzz in New York City, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Albany, Westchester, And Buffalo by working with Jam Master Jay, Nas, Bravehearts, Trackmasters, Ll Cool J, And Puff Daddy as well as getting a few shout outs from Jay Z and some talks about by The Murder Inc Clique and in a few pockets in Houston due to doing stuff with Pimp C And Bun B. Then once he got penned in and announced to be signed to Shady/Aftermath/Interscope is when he became known around the entire country of the USA and then once In Da Club dropped he became known around the globe.

[@YoungIceMgk]

50 is a legend! Been a fan since I was 10 and still a fan till this day at 31

[@a.d.l.s9957]

He's always getting one step closer to becoming a living legend 🙌🏿

[@wendzeg]

Hahaa he’s been there

[@raighnman179]

@@wendzeg did he start this?

[@jaycole1900]

*GIVE 50 CENT HIS FLOWERS!!!*

[@donsandrano1429]

Fk that dude

[@jaccsparrow8664]

THE GREATEST RAPPER TO EVER DO IT

[@richjay2244]

Naw

[@antoinemarous7308]

You’re talking about Eminem right?

[@donsandrano1429]

Nahh you buggin! Tupac was

[@IronArtists]

@@donsandrano1429 Eminem

[@apap1586]

Wow time really moves. 50 cent is 47 now. I remember when he was a new guy in the early 2000s. Dr. Dre's/NWA music was early junior high me.

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@prof3ssor178]

DRE,EM,50 SHOULD MAKE A ALBUM TOGETHER CALLED "3 HEADED MONSTER"

[@95truedon]

No matter who's against Em, you can always count on 50 and Dre to give Shady his flowers!

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

50 is one cool and nice dude. Seems like he’d get along with all sorts of people and backgrounds, not just the hip hop culture

[@Mercedes_Benz_Bros.]

50 cent is the reason why I became a hip hop fan in the first place. I wouldn't be a 2Pac, Eminem, Dr Dre, Ice Cube, Camron and T.I fan if it wasn't for 50 Cent. The most realist Gangster Rapper of all times. GOAT!

[@donsandrano1429]

BS! You have seen much in youre life sad

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@housenamba]

Respect 50, man. 45 shows independently, that's power right there.

[@magicbattle7474]

Get Rich or Die Tryin' is a classic.

[@randynsimba426]

Facts

[@p.a.p.5212]

50 cent contemporary genius of hip hop modern.

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@m0kxha8pey]

Actually seeing 50's humility is good to see instead of the guy always dissing people. Straight honesty shit about the industry and music.

[@mrflynn01]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 interview

[@stsab484]

the only one who dared at an award ceremony for a so-called queen without a crown and blue blood to give that diss on live TV. That's A true legend - 50 cent 👌🏽

[@actafadul]

50 soaked up the game from A-Z. Knowledge is Power.

[@kimcrews1721]

He's the real deal. A boss

[@245fitness2]

Tupac and 50Cent are the most famous rappers around the world.

[@donsandrano1429]

Tupac is

[@donsandrano1429]

@Frank P 😂😂😂😂

[@hueyfreeman2156]

Can't wait for 50 to be 50. He starting to look like a Papa. Forever Legend

[@donsandrano1429]

He looks like fat Albert

[@cjbrown420]

To think where 50 was at towards the end of the 2000s to now gotta give it to fifty

[@QUEENBEE200384]

I’ve read 50’s books and watched a lot of his interviews. He’s extremely smart and articulate. I could listen to him talk for a long time, which I can’t say about many people.

[@modernintuitive]

Curtis’ personal and career evolution is quite amazing. I love listening to his perspective. Kind of feels like his career was never meant to be music, so much more

[@Narunata247]

The one real reason why 50 is so successful. Knowledge. The man is surprisingly super smart, book, music, streets, business.

[@themylimbu3908]

Dope Eminem....🙌🇳🇵

[@Itsthatck]

Why didn’t y’all include when he talked about loving Nicki Minaj????

[@burnaboyz5932]

My favorite rapper every time I see a 50 interview it's a must click one thing about him u gone learn something off his interviews living legend man

[@darkskinwhite]

Saying Eminem exposed rap to white america is one thing, but to put it the way he did, "no rolls royces & ferraris" is powerful

[@patrickdupiton8953]

Meaning now the market is bigger .more sale .more commercials

[@TheEndOfMadness]

Such a humble and nice guy. Always was.

[@rexzambwe3487]

Am more of a fan of 50 now than before because the evolution of 50 is nothing short of amazing...any material put out that has 50 I listen and watch...thanks 50...

[@ariwilsun]

So much respect for 50 Cent.

[@stickstherapper]

The OG still making moves and speaking his truth consistently 💯☝🏾

[@JSCM34]

Dayum first time 50 looked 50 😂

[@jearl3054]

You should see him now that he's lost all that weight.

[@shadhinov]

Nothing more inspiring than an eloquent man who came from the struggle

[@anandbilla89]

50 you have always been my inspiration in life -

[@abdalleahmed4613]

I wish this was longer

[@jimmyabriha6198]

Fact

[@donsandrano1429]

Yess he look like fat Albert now

[@duff0120]

rap is hara,m!!!! u haram! no houri for u in jannah

[@binfig8810]

I followed 50 cent's career and was really amazed by his unceasing expressions of loyalty and gratitude towards Eminem!

[@hannibalsmith3805]

I learned a lot from this interview

[@Pepper0077]

Aw! He’s such a nice and super intelligent guy! It’s neat to like an artists’ music, but to hear them speak and see they’re nice people too is gold!

[@LaCheleWallace]

I love hearing about folks' first time experiencing hip-hop. My very first time is a blur. All I remember is hearing Chuck D voice in _Fight the Power._ That song made my blood boil. A year later, I found myself snoopin' around my father LP and cassette collection and it's been on ever since. That was 1990. I miss the days of not knowing about anybody business. Back then, we focused strictly on the music and if the artist wanted to give anything extra, it was a treat. My dad music collection was like a candy store. I also had big cousins who were 5 - 8 years older than me and they loved hip-hop as well. We'd make lil' steps to almost every song we heard. Anyway, yo' debut LP, Curt...WHEW! That LP came out during the tail end of high school and we LOOOOOVED it! I actually need to rediscover that LP because it's been a minute since I've heard it. But yeah man. I like how you appealed to ALL markets. You're obviously from New York, but yo' appealed attracted everyone. Sometimes you kinda sounded Southern and sometimes you kinda sounded Los Angeles. It just really worked and the rest is history. I don't think you get enough credit for yo' debut or 2005's _The Massacre._ Out of respect for you, Imma just skip over Eminem. I'm just not feelin' him, Curt. It was nice seeing you. Glad you're doing well, Curt.

[@jamalvictor2117]

50 is Loyalty to da fullest...There's certain things u gotta comprehend mehn....A mogul a hustler a rapper an actor an executive producer...dis guy would to hell n sell fire water n hells liquor....Respect 🙌 50 🔥 💪

[@piusjerome7127]

No Eminem , no rose Royce and Ferrari for these new rappers!!! Facts😂😂❤️

[@MALUDA10]

50 needs to be an executive at a record label

[@patrickdupiton8953]

No money in it for him

[@tdoe911]

You can tell 50 is a really respectful person

[@eazy-333]

50 is now what 2pac wanted to be. RIP 2pac

[@Zimbabwe.]

Respect to 50 cent for always being true and to EM for introducing him to Dr Dre and Jimmy. *For the record Jimmy is All hiphop - Intercope was responsible for Deathrow records, 2 Pac, Aftermath, Dr Dre and many other labels by his role into taking these micro labels under his label - his so underrated yet he helped many labels and giving them the much needed distribution links with parent companies*

[@bigsmokeweiler8941]

A real life gangsta from the streets of Queens NY who got out and did it so big that his name will love on forever! He has his so many business ventures that he still to this day 20 years later is relevant! Young up and coming artists from the streets who really really about that street life just like 50 was should look at him and use his career as a blueprint!

[@jameslucas8230]

Brilliant brotha. His life experience have made him see things differently . He could lead well if other could follow

[@deshuncole7267]

Listen to end all the comparisons. 50cent is respected for what he has done/can do and jay is feared because of what he has done/can do

[@johno.p.h3126]

50 is always going to be the man to people born in the 1990s. Whatever happens we will follow him

[@thedeepdaerk]

Audio levels all over the place for this video man

[@ashred9665]

50 has a lot of admirable qualities and he seems to be at ease in his life. This particular rap generation is the last real one. So many greats.

[@camronaka5050]

I love this 🔥🔥🔥

[@melsayed8852]

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[@andreden8335]

Eminem will always be the best his work ethic is crazy the way he rap play with words u gotta sit and wonder how the hell he came up with all what he's saying

[@tyresefisher3921]

Eminem is not the best

[@Tawknmysht]

The best what?

[@andreden8335]

@@tyresefisher3921 an i can tell u your best is maybe my worst

[@whatwhat9004]

@@andreden8335 He’s one of the best, but he ain’t the best ever.

[@andreden8335]

@@whatwhat9004 he's the best to ever do it wtf name the artist who is better and tell me a line of the song why its better

[@streetjustices1706]

This man gets mad hate from others trying to do the same and not getting what 50cent has. Hate it or love it 50 will always be the underdog in Hollywood.

[@theboyspodcast4000]

2003 i was 10 when i first heard of 50. Now im 29 and 50 now close to 50…. Dam we getting old 👀

[@shadhinov]

50 really understands culture and broke down the impact of Eminem in ways Joe Budden couldn't even dream of

[@Sounzgudd]

I respect that 50 tells the truth regardless of anything.

[@mrsober8585]

50 is an absolute ICON!

[@donsandrano1429]

Look at his hairline🤣🤣back to back as Drake says

[@1love926]

this is some rare life right here, eminems loyalty to dre and 50 to em is unheard of and should be applauded

[@HeavyChevy3]

Fif is the truth, a true culture legend. Respect to his Come up and future success.

[@donsandrano1429]

Nahhh bro you buggin Tupac is that

[@Isqlozom]

50 interviews is as entertaining as his music